Grand Haven Musical Fountain celebrates 60th anniversary
This year marks the fountain’s 60th anniversary. The milestone will include a new set of water features debuting on Aug. 27. Stories reflecting each of its six decades will unfold.
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United Ways, Disability Network partner for Disability Equity Challenge
To help people better understand the challenges faced by those with disabilities, the United Ways in Michigan have launched the 21-Day Disability Equity Challenge.
Insights from LEDA’s 2022 Summit on Race and Inclusion
Eric K. Foster, managing director of Rende Progress Capital, and Lance Werner, executive director of the Kent District Library, were among the speakers at the 17th annual Summit on Race and Inclusion.
Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities
Persons First Language is replacing ableist language that devalues people with disabilities by erroneously implying they are abnormal.
Poll worker training key to smooth voting experience for people with disabilities
Election inspectors are equipped with tools during training — known as disability etiquette — that they can use to assist voters with disabilities.
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge works to alleviate migrant farmworker injustices
Migrant Legal Aid’s Fair Food Pledge is a partnership with food retailers and produce growers that has set standards for treating farmworkers fairly and ethically.
Leadership training program launched for nonprofit executives
The nonprofit LEAD 24/7 is a 12-month immersive management program designed for executives of nonprofits to develop their leadership skillsets and abilities.
Grant will fund research that could expand Momentum Center model across U.S.
The $66,625 Grand Haven Area Community Foundation grant will fund research aimed at determining if the Momentum Center’s community-based model can be replicated in other municipalities across the nation. The center’s program focuses on fostering a sense of community to help disenfranchised people experience healthy relationships.
Lakeshore municipalities planning ways to make broadband accessible, affordable to all
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for reliable, affordable internet. Many Lakeshore communities are looking at ways they can provide the broadband infrastructure that’s essential to education and business.
Lakeshore housing initiatives focus on ‘missing middle’
Though wages increasing 5.2% in the past five years, the average home sale price shot up 64.5%, leaving homeownership out of reach for most moderate wage-earners — particularly those who earn $15-$20 per hour. Several Lakeshore nonprofits and trade associations are spearheading initiatives to help this “missing middle” navigate the path to buying a home.
