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COVID-19’s financial impacts extend beyond food and housing: Kent County grants are helping

Many income-challenged Kent County residents are covering the expenses of hygiene essentials with help from the Kent County Nonprofit Organization Grant Fund.

COVID-19 Grant Fund shares $9.5 mil. in federal dollars with county nonprofits

The Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund is distributing $9.5 million in federal CARES Act dollars to local nonprofit and human service organizations, including Arts in Motion.

Mike Ramirez is who is serving as the Restart Grant Board Chair for the Lakeshore Advantage grant administration process.
Transparency and inclusiveness drive Restart Grant award process

Lakeshore Advantage received almost 900 applications for Michigan Small Business Restart Grants. The committee allocating $3.5 million to businesses and nonprofits in Ottawa and Allegan counties is sharing the award process to ensure transparency. 

LEDA Executive Director Gloria Lara introduces Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist at the Summit.
LEDA’s 1st virtual conference brings together leaders for day of inclusion education

In an age when racial inequity has been thrust to the forefront, the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance’s annual summit on race and inclusion drew nearly 800 people. Among the virtual event's attendees were representatives from cities, public schools, police departments, public health departments, corporations, nonprofits, and universities.

Veteran bike mechanic has Common Bond with cyclists

Bob Hammond has launched his dream business, Common Bond Mobile Bike Shop, which serves bicyclists anywhere throughout the Greater Grand Rapids area.

The 612-acre Upper Macatawa Natural Area is located in Zeeland Township.
Survey lets Ottawa County residents help guide future of park system

Ottawa County residents have until May 15 to take a survey that will be used to create a 5-year plan for the parks system. 

#ShareTheStimulus campaign offers ways to ‘invest in our community’

Ottawa County nonprofit and government leaders are encouraging people who don't need their COVID-19 relief checks to use the extra money to help those who are struggling.

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