Volunteerism :Featured Stories

Operation United is an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to recognize the sacrifices and service of veterans and active military families, with a focus on seniors and those with disabilities in Kent County.

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3-county United Way merger strengthens regional collaboration

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, May 31, 2024

Small Martha

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Nonprofit spotlights the impact of volunteers

Rapid Growth StaffTuesday, April 23, 2024

Muskegon-based WINC: For All Women Veterans will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year.

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A safe space and sisterhood for female veterans

Shanika P. CarterFriday, January 19, 2024

Last year, Lowell United Methodist Church ended up exceeding its goal and providing 2,000 gift bags to four groups of essential workers.

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Community Support Month in February: Where big ideas start small

Bill LeeWednesday, February 1, 2023

Kay Walvoord is the CEO of the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Courtesy photo)

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Holland Symphony President Kay Walvoord strikes a high note

Kym ReinstadlerFriday, December 30, 2022

At this Next 40 event, Host Jon Cauchi moderated the panel with board members Elliot Keyes and Marcus Fairfield and staff members Patrick Parkes and Mary Sibley.

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Growing the next generation of disability advocates

Shandra MartinezFriday, September 30, 2022

The Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance’s “Nonprofit Community Assessment” launched in 2019 to help measure the overall health of the local nonprofit community. The 2022 report was released at an event at Midtown Center in Holland earlier this month.

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Nonprofit survey reveals burnout, DEI struggles and triumphs

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 26, 2022

A grant was used by Heights of Hope to purchase affordable housing. (CFHZ)

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From affordable housing to restorative justice, foundation awards $125K in grants

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 13, 2022

The MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative, which began in 2018, is a project of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and is responsible for the commissioning and development of 10 monumental works of public art in the Muskegon area.

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MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 15, 2022

Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus.

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Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022

Ian Miskelley dives into the pool during competition.

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Be Better; educating coaches, parents, student athletes on mental wellness

Andrea GoodellTuesday, April 26, 2022

Emily Polet-Monterosso became active when she learned she was a match to donate her kidney. Now she's climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to show what people with only one kidney can do.

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Holland native and kidney donor to climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Andrea GoodellMonday, January 24, 2022

Mitch and Johally Carlson pose with their children outside their new home. The family has a home of their own this holiday season with the help of Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity.

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Home for the holidays: Habitat builder comes home to Habitat house

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland.

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More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021

Patrick Cisler, executive director of Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance in Holland, joined forces with Zeeland-based Leading By Design to establish LEAD 24/7 for nonprofits.

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Leadership training program launched for nonprofit executives

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 11, 2021

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