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Sarah Lewakowski is the executive director of Mosaic Counseling.

Emergency grant funding keeps mental health services going

An emergency grant has been crucial to Mosiac Counseling providing counseling services remotely via teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant is part of $80,000 given to 14 Ottawa County area organizations to provide essential services. 

Emliah Odinsdottir
Being homeless during the COVID-19 crisis

My plan to move in with a friend seemed to be coming together. Then came Gov. Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. It made finding a place for me and my dogs to stay until the move nearly impossible.

Retailers are hiring more cashiers and other workers to keep up with demand during the pandemic.
Essential businesses offer pay, protection to meet COVID-19 demand

In many cases, employers are offering temporary pay bonuses through April and investing in safety precautions to protect employees from exposure to the coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Rules for park visitors are always spelled out on display boards. But the coronavirus crisis necessitated the creation of additional regulations.
COVID-19 etiquette for park visits

Visitors to Ottawa County parks are being asked to observe some additional protocols during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Department recommends visits to parks that regularly experience lower attendance, such as Connor Bayou.
How to practice safe distancing while enjoying Ottawa County Parks

The Ottawa County parks system is open to visitors wanting to maintain their physical stamina and emotional well-being during the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some ways to enjoy the county's 28 parks while maintaining safe social distancing.

Q&A: How Michigan Works is helping job seekers during COVID-19 crisis

Brittany Lenertz, the talent solutions director with West Michigan Works!, answers questions about how to find employment as Gov. Whitmer's Stay Home, Stay Safe order has resulted in the temporary closure of many businesses.

Love In Action staff sort food donations.
Emergency grants help nonprofits get more food, services to those in need

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, nearly $120,000 in emergency grants were given to Ottawa County nonprofits in the last week to provide more food and services to those in need. 

Lakeshore nonprofits make it safe and easy to help from home

If you can pack a box, you can help. Community Action House’s #StayHomeFightHunger campaign is asking people to help those in need by donating a box of food. 

‘Big thinker’ Patrick Moran works to cultivate ‘beautiful community’ for all

Patrick Moran, who’s been in a leadership role at United Way since 2006, has played a critical role in helping promote new avenues of collaboration between government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa and Allegan counties, as well as insisting on data-driven studies and solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

Women of Color GIVE embraces inclusive philanthropy model

A trio launches Women of Color GIVE, a philanthropy collective to change the charitable giving landscape by adding more diverse voices to the formal philanthropy narrative.

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