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The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

The Lakeshore's Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell is moving on to new adventures. Before that happens, we asked her to reflect on her five years covering the people and organizations working to solve problems along the Lakeshore.

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Holland demonstration calls for unity in face of divisive change

Hundreds gathered in Holland for a Unity March, organized by I AM Academy, calling for justice, solidarity, and meaningful community change.

Love in Action (LIA) is expanding its services to meet growing food insecurity in Northwest Ottawa County, with help from a $125,000 grant from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF).
Love in Action expands services with GHACF grant

A $125K GHACF grant helps Love in Action build a larger warehouse to meet rising food needs in Northwest Ottawa County.

Gail Eichorst is a volunteer driver with Disability Network West Michigan.
Volunteers find purpose, fulfillment at Disability Network West Michigan

Volunteers at Disability Network West Michigan find satisfaction through meaningful roles, supporting events, community programs, and accessibility initiatives.  

Hamilton Community Schools nurse Jen Yoder has been named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year.
Nurse honored for bridging health care gaps in schools

Jen Yoder, named Michigan’s School Nurse of the Year, helps bridge health care gaps for students through Holland Hospital’s school nurse program.  

Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public.
How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

Community Action House celebrates six years of its Refresh program with First United Methodist Church of Holland and expands access through Herrick District Library.

CultureWorks classes cultivate creativity by emphasizing the creative process rather than just the final product, encouraging experimentation and problem-solving.
CultureWorks inspires students through Visiting Artist Series

CultureWorks' Visiting Artist Series connects students with industry professionals, offering hands-on insight into creative careers through panels and workshops.

The Miskelleys have turned their journey of grief and transformation into a service to counteract the disconnect often found in traditional mental health care.
Family that turned grief into lifesaving mental health support is expanding services

At its annual gala, nonprofit Be Better; will celebrate four years of saving student‑athletes’ lives with innovative, personalized mental health care solutions.

Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.
Allegan County survey seeks public input for future

Residents are encouraged to participate in the 2025 Allegan County Survey to shape funding, policies, and community programs for years ahead.

Children First Lakeshore and Good Hands Plainwell received $1,500 for their backpack nutrition programs.
Increasing food security — one backpack at a time and with the help of a new ACCF grant program

Two backpack nutrition programs are the first organizations to receive the Allegan County Community Foundation's Food Security Program grants. Two more grant cycles are planned for this year.

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