Dolly Parton building readers and dreamers in rural Allegan County
The iconic country musician’s Imagination Library provides Allegan County children with free age-appropriate books mailed every month until they turn 5.
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What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations’ rules?
The Fair Housing Act ensures people with disabilities have the right to modify their residences even if they live in condos and other neighborhoods with homeowner association rules.
‘Promoting equal opportunity and access’: 7 honored with Social Justice Awards
Disability Inclusion Co-Editor Lucia Rios reflects on being honored along with six others for exemplifying the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and equal access for all residents.
WOC GIVE co-founder honored with MLK Service Award
For the second year, I AM Academy hosted the Martin Luther King Celebration at the DeVos Fieldhouse on the Hope College campus.
LAUP named Neighborhood Champion by Bank of America
As a Neighborhood Champion, Latin Americans United for Progress will receive $50,000 in funding plus access to nonprofit leadership training. The announcement was part of Bank of America Grand Rapids’ “Day of Giving.”
HSO founder, CEO to retire this summer after 33 years
Kay Walvoord has been a part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra for 33 years and has made many strides for the small orchestra, but at 81, it is time to retire, she says. After Walvoord's departure, the orchestra will also be faced with replacing its Music Director and Conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.
A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans
Launched 10 years ago in Muskegon, WINC has grown to offer support through various services and advocacy efforts with affiliates across the country.
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.
January things to do: Winter celebrations, fundraisers, MLK Day, concerts, theater, and music
The new year brings fun and entertaining events to West Michigan. There are concerts, museum exhibits, theater, crafts, fundraisers, music, a chili cook off, and a wine-tasting event.
Allegan County Transportation purchases first fleet of cleaner propane buses
The seven buses, which cost $1.1 million, are funded with a combination of state and federal funds. The new vehicles will emit fewer greenhouse gases, less nitrogen oxides, less carbon monoxide and fewer particulate emissions compared with other fuels.
What happens when disability rights run up against homeowner associations’ rules?
The Fair Housing Act ensures people with disabilities have the right to modify their residences even if they live in condos and other neighborhoods with homeowner association rules.
‘Promoting equal opportunity and access’: 7 honored with Social Justice Awards
Disability Inclusion Co-Editor Lucia Rios reflects on being honored along with six others for exemplifying the virtues of social justice by promoting equal opportunity and equal access for all residents.
WOC GIVE co-founder honored with MLK Service Award
For the second year, I AM Academy hosted the Martin Luther King Celebration at the DeVos Fieldhouse on the Hope College campus.
LAUP named Neighborhood Champion by Bank of America
As a Neighborhood Champion, Latin Americans United for Progress will receive $50,000 in funding plus access to nonprofit leadership training. The announcement was part of Bank of America Grand Rapids’ “Day of Giving.”
HSO founder, CEO to retire this summer after 33 years
Kay Walvoord has been a part of the Holland Symphony Orchestra for 33 years and has made many strides for the small orchestra, but at 81, it is time to retire, she says. After Walvoord's departure, the orchestra will also be faced with replacing its Music Director and Conductor Johannes Müller Stosch.
A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans
Launched 10 years ago in Muskegon, WINC has grown to offer support through various services and advocacy efforts with affiliates across the country.
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.
January things to do: Winter celebrations, fundraisers, MLK Day, concerts, theater, and music
The new year brings fun and entertaining events to West Michigan. There are concerts, museum exhibits, theater, crafts, fundraisers, music, a chili cook off, and a wine-tasting event.
Allegan County Transportation purchases first fleet of cleaner propane buses
The seven buses, which cost $1.1 million, are funded with a combination of state and federal funds. The new vehicles will emit fewer greenhouse gases, less nitrogen oxides, less carbon monoxide and fewer particulate emissions compared with other fuels.
