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Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.
Zeeland exhibit designed to bolster community support
The 'Heal the Zeel' exhibit asks residents to wear a button to show their support for the Zeeland community as they work to rebuild in the wake of COVID-19.
Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities
“When COVID-19 hit,” says Linda Brand, President, Herman Miller Cares, the company’s corporate foundation, “we immediately marshaled our resources to focus our giving and our volunteerism on this effort.”
‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen
Sometimes, building a fence is not about keeping people out, it’s about inviting more people in. Many volunteered to build this fence so the Curragh Irish Pub could safely expand outdoor seating in Downtown Holland. It's just one example of the community's spirit of cooperation and collaboration, says Mayor Nathan Bocks.
Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund.
LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.
‘Short-lived hobby’ turns into a Rotary Project to provide PPE to fight pandemic
What began as a little project by Sue Franz to help a friend in need quickly grew into the Rotary Fabric Mask Maker Club. Now, the group needs volunteers and donations to keep up with the demand.
Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens
Using money she had set aside for her canceled senior prom, Autumn Fitchett bought groceries to start a food pantry. Now, the Zeeland teen is partnering with Community Action of Allegan County to deliver meals.
‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program
Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq is putting his tailoring skills to work making face masks for Zeeland-based Ventura Manufacturing. As the Afghani refugee and his family settle in the U.S. with the help of Bethany Christian Services, he is grateful for the opportunity to help.
Foundation grants $105,000 to groups focused on racial equity
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area is giving $105,000 to five organizations and initiatives working to address racial equity and implicit bias.
Zeeland exhibit designed to bolster community support
The 'Heal the Zeel' exhibit asks residents to wear a button to show their support for the Zeeland community as they work to rebuild in the wake of COVID-19.
Herman Miller response to pandemic benefits local, global communities
“When COVID-19 hit,” says Linda Brand, President, Herman Miller Cares, the company’s corporate foundation, “we immediately marshaled our resources to focus our giving and our volunteerism on this effort.”
‘Village of friends’ gets creative to help downtown Holland restaurant reopen
Sometimes, building a fence is not about keeping people out, it’s about inviting more people in. Many volunteered to build this fence so the Curragh Irish Pub could safely expand outdoor seating in Downtown Holland. It's just one example of the community's spirit of cooperation and collaboration, says Mayor Nathan Bocks.
Foundation matching donations to Restoring Hope fund for COVID-19 relief
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has launched an initial $150,000 challenge match to raise money for the Community Relief & Recovery Fund.
LEDA launches weekly conversations on racial inequalities
The Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance has launched a series of weekly Facebook Live events, leading up to the virtual 2020 Summit on Race and Inclusion: Vision & Voices on July 21.
‘Short-lived hobby’ turns into a Rotary Project to provide PPE to fight pandemic
What began as a little project by Sue Franz to help a friend in need quickly grew into the Rotary Fabric Mask Maker Club. Now, the group needs volunteers and donations to keep up with the demand.
Teen’s food pantry expands to include deliveries to senior citizens
Using money she had set aside for her canceled senior prom, Autumn Fitchett bought groceries to start a food pantry. Now, the Zeeland teen is partnering with Community Action of Allegan County to deliver meals.
‘Mask Master’ finds home, new purpose in U.S. with refugee resettlement program
Ebrahim Mohammad Eshaq is putting his tailoring skills to work making face masks for Zeeland-based Ventura Manufacturing. As the Afghani refugee and his family settle in the U.S. with the help of Bethany Christian Services, he is grateful for the opportunity to help.
