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Feature Story Henry and Lindsay Cherry co-founded I AM Academy, which empowers Black students and is behind the 2021 Juneteenth festival in Holland. Rapid Growth

Juneteenth returns with fun and a renewed purpose

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 7, 2021
Feature Story A stand member looks out across the neighborhood from the Porch of The Lemonade Stand of Muskegon. Rapid Growth

Muskegon’s Lemonade Stand offers an oasis for those struggling with mental illness

Pat ApPaulWednesday, May 12, 2021
Feature Story Muskegon YMCA volunteers distribute bags of food to those in need. Rapid Growth

How Muskegon YMCA is tackling food insecurity in its neighborhood

Anna GustafsonWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Herman Miller employees take part in the Grand Rapids Climate Strike in 2019. Rapid Growth

Herman Miller’s ‘Day of Purpose’ provides paid time off on Election Day

By Bruce BuursmaFriday, October 30, 2020
Feature Story Elizabeth Kidd is the Vice President of Community Impact at the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area. Rapid Growth

Foundation invests in community through stabilization fund grants

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 29, 2020
Feature Story The WOC Give leadership team (L to R): Simone Weithers, Rebekah Bakker, Arena Ellis, Yah-Hanna Jenkins Leys, Robyn Afrik, Lina Pierson with Lucia Rios in the front. Not pictured are Christine Mwangi, Yah-Sheba Jenkins, and Kim Koeman. Rapid Growth

Women of Color Give ‘thrilled’ to launch first grant distribution

By Shandra MartinezThursday, September 24, 2020
Feature Story Holly Cole is the foundation's vice president of grants and program. Rapid Growth

Foundation grants additional $625,000 for COVID-19 relief

By Shandra MartinezThursday, September 17, 2020
Feature Story Rebekah Bakker was named the 2020 Young Professional of the Year by the Holland/Zeeland Young Professionals. Rapid Growth

Young Professional of the Year praises group for opportunities

By Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 15, 2020
Feature Story Zeeland residents Jordan and Jill Emmick have signed on for Zeeland's first Good Neighbor Pledge. Rapid Growth

Zeeland challenges residents to be great neighbors

By Shandra MartinezThursday, September 10, 2020
Feature Story Charles Beasley, a product development engineer at DISHER, is given latitude to work on passion projects such as his mini mobile home he is designed for homeless people. Rapid Growth

Stewardship part of DISHER's mission to make a positive difference

BY ANDREA GOODELLTuesday, September 1, 2020
Feature Story Nelson Figueroa Rapid Growth

U-M is next stop for Promise Scholar with a passion for the environment

By Nelson FigueroaTuesday, August 25, 2020
Feature Story The 2020 Promise Scholar class includes 10 hard-working local students who now can realize their dream of a college education. Rapid Growth

How 2020 class of Promise Scholarship recipients are pursuing their dreams

By Shandra MartinezMonday, August 24, 2020
Feature Story The 2019 Ability Award recipient Lori Hastings, who is seated in a wheelchair, is pictured with the other award nominees. Rapid Growth

Disability Network looking for individuals who champion inclusion

By Shandra MartinezMonday, August 10, 2020
Feature Story The Morales family rode on the Lakeshore Habitat parade float down Columbia Avenue to their new home at 132 E. 37th St., where an outdoor dedication was held. Rapid Growth

Parade celebrates nonprofit-church partnership in building Habitat home

BY ANDREA GOODELLFriday, July 24, 2020
Feature Story LEDA Executive Director Gloria Lara introduces Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Summit. Rapid Growth

LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education

BY ANDREA GOODELLThursday, July 23, 2020
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