“Grateful for what I can do today”: Teen athlete shares story
In her Shore Story, Muskegon teen athlete Grace Offman writes about living with a rare disease, saying it taught her to be “grateful for what I can do today.”
Shore Stories
Bubble Krave: Where innovation meets hospitality in Muskegon
Muskegon resident Gina Lorentz-Laubach is sharing a new favorite place in her community, and why she thinks it's making a difference.
Plainwell Volunteer Christmas Project rallies community to support local families
Megan Stefl shares her Shore Story about the giving spirit in her Allegan County hometown of Plainwell and urges community support for the growing needs of local families this holiday season.
Generations unite in song at Holland Chorale’s Adventures in Harmony
In this Shore Story, Vincent Frank reflects on joining Holland Chorale’s intergenerational Adventures in Harmony and invites the community to the Chorale’s next concert, Welcome All People: Sing for Joy! on Dec. 5.
Bridging worlds: My journey to dual citizenship
Holland resident Charles Elwood, a longtime West Michigan volunteer and new president of the West Michigan Asian American Association, shares his journey to gaining dual citizenship with Thailand, his mother’s native country.
Becoming out loud: Reclaiming identity through pride and art
Jeffrey VanDyke shares how disability and queerness shaped their voice – and how creativity helps reclaim identity, community, and self-love.
From local impact to global vision: My LAUP chapter ends, but the mission continues
In this Shore Story, Julian Lugo-Castañeda shares the impact LAUP has had on his life and what he accomplished during his three years with the organization as a youth leader.
SHORE STORY: Small store, small acts, big impact
Donna Bogle sees the light that little acts of kindness bring to people's lives. In her Shore Story, she recounts two such beacons of hope.
The Warm Friend Tavern — 300 years in the making and the man who built it
Former Holland City Manager Terry Hoffmeyer remembers The Warm Friend before it was The Warm Friend.
Shore Story: My journey as Santa Claus and bringing holiday magic to life
Les Tucker shares his experience at an iconic Santa Claus school and his love for bringing Santa's joy to children each Christmas.
