Families

“The Other Mozart” brings the forgotten story of musical prodigy Nannerl Mozart — sister of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — to the Knickerbocker Theatre stage in Holland on Friday, March 22.

March things to do: Girlfriends’ weekends, polar plunge, St. Patrick’s Day, crafts, films, history

March brings plenty of celebrations, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day to Easter. Also on the calendar are crafts, films, history, exhibits, and much more.  

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Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking.
4 parks to explore in Allegan County

As the Allegan County Parks Department invites residents to take part in updating its five-year recreation plan, here’s a look at four Allegan County parks that offer an array of outdoor recreation activities.

This photo is of me when I received the very first gift that I remember so well as a foster child! This gift represents love! And your gifts will represent love as well, thank you to all of you who have hearts full of love to give!
Shore Story: Foster kids need your support

As a former foster kid, Jennifer Becksvoort asks you for one minute to put yourselves in the shoes of foster parents. One day they have no kids, and the next they have kids who needed so much both physically and mentally. This month she is collecting clothing and other essentials for foster kids in West Michigan.

Utility launches donation program to help customers struggling with their bills

One in six people nationwide struggle to pay their utility bills. The Holland BPW has launched a donation program to support customers encountering economic hardship. 

GHACF awards largest amount of Community Impact grants ever

The recent 11 Community Impact Grants total $928,538, including one of its largest grants to date to the Tri-Cities Family YMCA.

Holiday Giving Campaign gives struggling families a helping hand

Community Action of Allegan County is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of senior citizens, children, and families in crisis. The holidays are no exemption. 

Enjoy a beautiful evening strolling a luminary-lined path and the beautifully decorated nature center at Hemlock Park in West Olive. The free event, which also features, cider, cocoa, and cookies, is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8.
December things to do: Parades and presents, movies and music, shopping and Santa

West Michigan is in full holiday mode this December, with a singing Christmas tree, a festival of trees, a planetarium show, a fancy gala, holiday parades, glimpses of Christmases past, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Two GRIT wheelchair users pose at a local park.
All-terrain wheelchair loan program opens outdoors to more users

The GRIT wheelchair can go across all terrains standard wheelchairs can’t, and a West Michigan family who knows the constraints of conventional wheelchair use has created a program to allow the public borrow two of them.

Katie and Jeff Steele are building a living complex for kids who age out of the foster care system.
Couple building Muskegon residence to support youth who age out of foster care

A decade after starting the nonprofit Kids Belong to support families who have foster children, Katie and Jeff Steele are raising money for First Place, a Muskegon residential development where youth who age out of foster care can live independently.

Program that supports single moms starting in Holland and Zeeland

Movement West Michigan is one of three organizations to receive funds from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area to support struggling parents as a path to reduce the number of children experiencing unstable homes.

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