Volunteerism

A future homeowner at Lakeshore Habitat's Haven Townhomes is hugged and given flowers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, 2023.

Habitat, GDK, future homeowners celebrate first housing development for adults with disabilities

Those with disabilities are at even more of a disadvantage in the housing market than most. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity celebrated its first development for single adults with disabilities Wednesday with a ribbon cutting that included GDK Construction and four of the soon-to-be homeowners.

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Volunteers who download the app can sign up for flexible shifts, driving their own vehicles to recover food from donors and transporting it to local food access partners.
Lakeshore Food Rescue launches use of nationally recognized Food Rescue Hero app

Restaurants, grocery stores, farm markets, government agencies, and more can donate food easily online through the Food Rescue Hero app.   

HYP leaders: Travis Steinhoff, Johannes Boot and Gavin Steenwyk.
Lakeshore young professionals’ grant aims to ‘kickstart tangible change’

Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals (HYP) donates funds to support the work of five local nonprofits tackling community challenges.

Staff and board members of the Park Theatre participated in a hands-only CPR class earlier this year as part of the Heart Safe Holland initiative.
Where arts and community intersect, Park Theatre joins Heart Safe Holland initiative

Community means taking care of each other. For the staff at Holland's Park Theatre, that meant taking a CPR class as part of the Heart Safe Holland initiative.

The Momentum Center opened a new facility at 345 W. 14th St. in Holland this year.
Momentum Center expands summer teen program

The Momentum Center strives for a stigma-free community with community conversations and by operating The Momentum Center for Social Engagement that addresses mental illness, addictions, and disabilities. That includes programs for teens.

Linden Peterson, director of events for the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, points out an area in Muskegon County during the STAR! training.
How Muskegon STAR! training builds community pride

Muskegon STAR! is a class designed to educate people about Muskegon, build pride in the community, and create brand ambassadors for the city.

Dulce Salazar (right) organized donations for care packages and her peers to deliver them to the Michigan State University campus recently.
Holland teen organizes care packages for MSU students with help from Boys and Girls Club, peers

A 16-year-old West Ottawa International Baccalaureate junior and Boys and Girls Club member, Dulce Salazar believes in the power of small acts. She can't bring back people killed and injured in a mass shooting on the MSU campus earlier this year, but she can let students there know that people care.

Chamber members volunteer at the Zeeland Historical Society during Community Impact Day. (West Coast Chamber)
West Coast Chamber hosts 4th annual Community Impact Day

This week, the West Coast Chamber is holding its 2023 Leadership Week. In this Q&A, CEO Jodi Owczarski explains the effort to create a profound impact on the Holland and Zeeland communities. 

Boyd Feltman when Peachwave opened in downtown Holland in 2013. (Peachwave)
Q&A: Boyd Feltman shares secrets of Peachwave’s sweet success

Peachwave Yogurt & Gelato is celebrating its 10th year of serving frozen yogurt, gelato, and nondairy treats in downtown Holland. Owner Boyd Feltman talks about the sweet success of his business model. 

Dairy Amcor's Shirley Monte reads a book about farming to elementary school students. (WMW)
How West Michigan agribusiness professionals inspire the next generation

In an effort to educate the next generation about the agribusiness industry, agribusiness professionals volunteered their time to visit 26 classrooms and engage with 550 elementary school students. 

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