GHACF brings on new board members
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) has added two new board members, Cindy Moe and Peter Haines.
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3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration
The recent merger of Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties is expected to streamline fundraising requests for its 80 community partners while reducing the nonprofit’s expenses.
June things to do: Celtic fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Parade of Homes, food, music, movies, art
There’s something for everyone coming up: summer reading challenges, a sand sculpture contest, chalk art, a heritage festival, the Lakeshore HBA Parade of Homes, Pride events, and a quilt exhibit.
Tri-cities Historical Museum celebrating 100 years of special connection with Coast Guard
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is celebrating the special and longstanding connection Grand Haven has had with the U.S. Coast Guard with its exhibit Picnics and Parades: 100 Years of Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival opening Saturday, May 18, and running through the summer.
Veterans group honors Muskegon business owner for ‘excellence in community’
Sue Sanborn-Poulin, the owner of Sanborn’s Jewelers in Muskegon, was recently honored by WINC: For All Women Veterans for her support of military events and services.
Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
Michigan West Coast Chamber to host annual volunteer blitz
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Community Impact Day on Wednesday, May 15, from 1-4 p.m. throughout West Michigan.
League of Women Voters plans 3 informational events before May 7 election
With Ottawa County’s special election less than a month away, the League of Women Voters of the Holland Area has several events aimed at explaining what’s on the ballot.
Time, talent, treasure — Allegan County Community Foundation celebrates Allegan County Gives
Allegan County Gives offers everyone a way to help their community with their time, talent, or treasure. A volunteer fair is a new feature of the Allegan County Community Foundation event.
Shore Story: Grand Haven man champions Company F, Purple Hearts awarded posthumously
Chris Petras relates how he came to document the actions of 20 men of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, 32nd “Red Arrow” Division WWI that earned them Purple Hearts. Petras was honored as the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's 2023 Historian of the Year for his efforts.
3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration
The recent merger of Heart of West Michigan United Way and United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties is expected to streamline fundraising requests for its 80 community partners while reducing the nonprofit’s expenses.
June things to do: Celtic fest, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, Parade of Homes, food, music, movies, art
There’s something for everyone coming up: summer reading challenges, a sand sculpture contest, chalk art, a heritage festival, the Lakeshore HBA Parade of Homes, Pride events, and a quilt exhibit.
Tri-cities Historical Museum celebrating 100 years of special connection with Coast Guard
The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is celebrating the special and longstanding connection Grand Haven has had with the U.S. Coast Guard with its exhibit Picnics and Parades: 100 Years of Grand Haven’s Coast Guard Festival opening Saturday, May 18, and running through the summer.
Veterans group honors Muskegon business owner for ‘excellence in community’
Sue Sanborn-Poulin, the owner of Sanborn’s Jewelers in Muskegon, was recently honored by WINC: For All Women Veterans for her support of military events and services.
Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers
Love Your Neighbor is celebrating the deep investment of key volunteers during National Volunteer Month.
Michigan West Coast Chamber to host annual volunteer blitz
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Community Impact Day on Wednesday, May 15, from 1-4 p.m. throughout West Michigan.
League of Women Voters plans 3 informational events before May 7 election
With Ottawa County’s special election less than a month away, the League of Women Voters of the Holland Area has several events aimed at explaining what’s on the ballot.
Time, talent, treasure — Allegan County Community Foundation celebrates Allegan County Gives
Allegan County Gives offers everyone a way to help their community with their time, talent, or treasure. A volunteer fair is a new feature of the Allegan County Community Foundation event.
Shore Story: Grand Haven man champions Company F, Purple Hearts awarded posthumously
Chris Petras relates how he came to document the actions of 20 men of the 126th Infantry/Regiment, 32nd “Red Arrow” Division WWI that earned them Purple Hearts. Petras was honored as the Tri-Cities Historical Museum's 2023 Historian of the Year for his efforts.
