Leadership program aims to strengthen a neighborhood by investing in ‘underrepresented’ residents
3Sixty’s place-based leadership program is one of seven projects receiving funding through the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
Contest spotlights the beauty of Allegan County
The photo contest sponsored by Allegan County Community Foundation generated prizes for the photographers and their favorite local nonprofits.
‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan worked closely with Disability Network West Michigan to develop an accessible trail system that gives visitors like Jeffrey VanDyke access to the health benefits of being in nature.
Detroit Champions for HOPE empowers parents as their children’s first teachers
Through a focus on advocacy, community leadership, and parent engagement, Detroit Champions for HOPE works to better the lives of Detroit’s children by empowering parents and caregivers to be their child’s first champions.
Gracious Grounds to build apartment complex for residents with disabilities
Gracious Grounds is using $15 million in MDSHA funding to build a 77-unit state-of-the-art apartment complex in Grand Haven designed for adults with intellectual disabilities.
Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project
Downtown Allegan's newly upgraded sidewalks and streetscape took half the projected time. The city celebrated the $9 million accomplishment — and its downtown businesses — during a Small Business Saturday ribbon cutting event.
$380K state grant will bolster Evergreen Commons programs
Evergreen Commons has been awarded a $380,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund for initiatives that enhance the quality of life for Evergreen members, Day Center participants, and the community.
Holland teen grows through community service
Karinna Martinez, a junior at Holland High School, is busy volunteering for the LAUP Adelante program, the Holland Youth Advisory Council, and Women of Color Give.
A career in public service: A Q&A with retiring Ottawa County treasurer Amanda Price
After decades of public service at the local, state and county level, Ottawa County Treasurer Amanda Price is retiring at the end of the month. She talks to The Lakeshore about her passion for public service and what’s next.
Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan’s many unpaid caregivers, but help is available
Approximately 1.7 million Michiganders are unpaid caregivers, and they often desperately need a break from that work. Resources, like a new voucher program to pay for respite care, can help.
