By structuring their new project with donations and opportunity zone investments, Dana Doll, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Treetops Collective — who focuses on connecting New American women with their new community—is excited to partner with investors and donors in restoring a 100 year old building on the South Division Corridor. With the help of Michelle Hoexum, CEO of Propeller, they will be building out new spaces, enabling them to partner with other leaders who are working with New American families.

Anyone can be a geek, and at more than 4,000 members strong, the West Michigan Geeks meetup group proves that many are. This group has been growing steadily since 2014, helping geeks of all stripes meet and share interests. As well, a resurgence in tabletop gaming has brought new players off line and on the board, making new friends out of fellow players.

As part of their ongoing mission to serve as many kids as possible, Head Start received a grant allowing them to open two more locations for the 2019-2020 school year.

Publisher Tommy Allen joins The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin to interview Fouad Catrib of Marie Catrib’s about his recently launched food startup Marie Catrib's Provisions. 

The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance has been supporting and funding local initiatives that build culture and connection between West Michigan neighbors since 2011. Programs like the Godfrey-Lee band camp, Pinery Park Little League, and regional tornado preparedness efforts have all been assisted by this city-run nonprofit. The fund has been growing every year, and the plan is to give it all away.

Balancing creative expression and the need for capital, Gaia Cafe and the Division Avenue Arts Collective have partnered up to rebirth their community-loved institutions in Creston.