Veterans are almost at twice the risk of suicide of the civilian population. “It’s kind of basic and simple but still not told enough,” USMC Sgt. Travis Snyder says. “You are valued. You’re worthy of just as much joy as anyone else in this world. But no one can help us if we don’t open up.”
More than 1,000, people gathered in Holland on June 17-18 for the annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival. A national holiday, Juneteenth commemorates the end of legal slavery in the United States.
Tanglefoot Park, four years in the making, started as an RV park and has now been transformed into an open, universal-access waterfront park that is available for all to enjoy.
Along the Lakeshore, you can enjoy America’s favorite pastime with the Muskegon Clippers. The summer collegiate team has returned for another exciting season of baseball at historic Marsh Field in Muskegon.
For nearly 40 years, the Excellence In Service Awards have honored teachers, staff, and volunteers for superior performance.
The inaugural VanDyke Mortgage Summer Concert Series is the work of the Lakeshore Legacy Project, which aims to mitigate the income inequality divide through free immersive and community-building events.
Allegan County Community Foundation recently awarded $335,000 in grants. Some of the funding will support community-building projects in rural areas.
Starting with student athletes and the people who are closest to them — coaches and parents — Be Better; is starting an education curriculum to help youth and their adults navigate mental wellness.
Seniors at Freedom Village create custom aprons to support Community Action House’s healthy eating and nutrition classes at the organization’s new Food Club in Holland.
Spring is the perfect time to get out and help others. This month's list of volunteer opportunities includes a wide range of work — from helping kids and domestic violence victims to preparing for the Ottawa Conservation District's annual seedling sale and adopting a highway.
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