The Grand Haven-based Momentum Center's Barbara Lee VanHorssen has been chosen as a "Community Influencer." She and 50 other influencers from across the state will help officials better understand social determinants of health from a grass roots level.
The Loutit District Library's Brooks Media Center received $30,000 from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, part of $232,000 in Community Impact Grants.
West Ottawa High School senior Isabel Shepard is in New York City this week, competing for the title of National Boys and Girls Youth of the Year. She talks about what the year-long leadership program has meant to her.
A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.
On tap this month are the Idlewild exhibition, the Pumpkin Train, a gallery stroll, papermaking, a Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, and — of course — trick-or-treating. They’re all on the West Michigan calendar for October.
Lakeshore Habitat is partnering with veterans and veteran-owned businesses to build a home for a Navy veteran mom and her daughter.
For one weekend a year, Van Raalte Farm turns into a living history museum with 150 reenactors. The 14th annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster will be Sept. 16 and 17.
The Teachers Live Here grant program, now it its second round of helping teachers put down payments on in-district homes, is funded entirely by an anonymous donor.
TEDxMacatawa topics for the Sept. 27 event will include fun in the workplace, education reform, Shakespeare behind bars, plant production, folk music, and AI-driven health advancements.
The success and prosperity of West Michigan's Lakeshore communities are a testament to Lakeshore Advantage’s visionary leadership and collaborative efforts.
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