Memorial parade canceled, ceremony still on
To protect aging veterans and others who usually attend the Holland Memorial Day parade, the event has been canceled. However, a socially distanced ceremony is still planned.
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Entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next
Charles Elwood, who left the security of a corporate job to start his own business and use his knowledge to help the next generation, is aiming to make a “huge impact.” He kicked off that vision by forming — with others — a group that distributed more than 60,000 pieces of PPE early in the pandemic.
How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood
Volunteers and staff fill thousands of bags with food each Friday for the Muskegon YMCA’s food distribution program. Each bag holds a week’s worth of breakfasts and lunches for one person 18 or younger — meeting a pressing need in the community.
County employee awarded for helping first time voter
Kelly Chapman doesn't see what she did as noteworthy, but helping a senior client struggling with anxiety to vote for the first time has garnered praise from Ottawa County.
Working together to solve health concerns
Nonprofits, health care providers, and governments have forged relationships that helped them better address the COVID-19 pandemic. The triennial Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment shows 2020 was the year of COVID and mental health.
Refresh celebrates two years with expansion
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.
Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health has partnered with a number of area organizations to work toward equity in vaccine distribution.
Do More Good joins forces with Nonprofit Hub
Grand Haven-based Do More Good and Nonprofit Hub in Nebraska will join forces to serve more than 40,000 organizations nationwide.
CFHZ youth advisory committee gives $60,000 in grants to support racial equity
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.
A simple act of kindness: Allendale fifth graders spreading kindness, encouragement
Fifth grade students from Allendale Christian School are writing community leaders, encouraging them in their jobs and encouraging them to Choose Kind.
Entrepreneur uses his ‘why’ to find what he needs to do next
Charles Elwood, who left the security of a corporate job to start his own business and use his knowledge to help the next generation, is aiming to make a “huge impact.” He kicked off that vision by forming — with others — a group that distributed more than 60,000 pieces of PPE early in the pandemic.
How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood
Volunteers and staff fill thousands of bags with food each Friday for the Muskegon YMCA’s food distribution program. Each bag holds a week’s worth of breakfasts and lunches for one person 18 or younger — meeting a pressing need in the community.
County employee awarded for helping first time voter
Kelly Chapman doesn't see what she did as noteworthy, but helping a senior client struggling with anxiety to vote for the first time has garnered praise from Ottawa County.
Working together to solve health concerns
Nonprofits, health care providers, and governments have forged relationships that helped them better address the COVID-19 pandemic. The triennial Ottawa County Community Health Needs Assessment shows 2020 was the year of COVID and mental health.
Refresh celebrates two years with expansion
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.
Creating vaccine equity in Ottawa County
The Ottawa County Department of Public Health has partnered with a number of area organizations to work toward equity in vaccine distribution.
Do More Good joins forces with Nonprofit Hub
Grand Haven-based Do More Good and Nonprofit Hub in Nebraska will join forces to serve more than 40,000 organizations nationwide.
CFHZ youth advisory committee gives $60,000 in grants to support racial equity
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.
A simple act of kindness: Allendale fifth graders spreading kindness, encouragement
Fifth grade students from Allendale Christian School are writing community leaders, encouraging them in their jobs and encouraging them to Choose Kind.
