Two college presidents — Grand Rapids Community College’s Bill Pink and Muskegon Community College’s Dale Nesbary — have joined the Lakeshore Advantage board. Their appointment demonstrates the organization’s recognition of how important access to affordable higher education is to the region’s economic growth.
Refresh is celebrating two years with another expansion. The drop-in program — a partnership between Community Action House and First United Methodist Church of Holland — offers a hot shower, meal, and zero judgment.
Christina Fecher’s heart for the hungry in her community inspired her to get involved with the annual Dancing with the Local Stars fundraiser.
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health has partnered with a number of area organizations to work toward equity in vaccine distribution.
Non-profit organization, Friends of Grand Rapids Parks plans its work to address JEDI, justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, in light of historical inequities that guided development of parks as public spaces in the past.
Students at one Lakeshore high school will be studying the insects up close, thanks to a federal grant that will put cameras in hives.
Grand Haven-based Do More Good and Nonprofit Hub in Nebraska will join forces to serve more than 40,000 organizations nationwide.
The Holland-Zeeland area teens say the grants will support several local organizations and their efforts to help create a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse community.
The Lakeshore offers several opportunities to celebrate Black History Month while maintaining social distancing.
Holland Helpers connects those who need help with those who can offer it. The Facebook group, which is working toward official nonprofit status, is a stopgap measure for those who are waiting for assistance or who don't qualify.
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