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House calls on Black businesses and entrepreneurs prescribe remedies for success

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, April 17, 2023

An untitled abstrst acrylic pour artwork created by an anonymous veteran during art therapy at Mel Trotter Ministries.

Using art as therapy to deal with the trauma of homelessness

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, April 11, 2023

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Moms Demand Action pushes forward

Gratia LeeMonday, April 10, 2023

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New rules requiring lead dust testing would “keep kiddos safe”

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, March 13, 2023

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The Diatribe is a grassroots Grand Rapids youth-centered arts nonprofit.

New Burton Heights cultural arts center to be “an example of development without displacement”

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 28, 2023

The United Way ALICE initiative puts focus on the financial struggles faced by people with disabilities, while other efforts work to address those needs. (Canva)

More than half of people with disabilities in West Michigan struggle financially

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, February 25, 2023

Benjamin's Hope founders Krista Mason (right) and Dave Mason pose with animal scientist and autism advocate Temple Grandin.

Autism rights advocate Temple Grandin hails those who think differently

Andrea GoodellFriday, February 24, 2023

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Grand Rapids African American Health Institute will expand and enhance programming aimed at reducing health disparities within the county's BIPOC communities with $1 million in American Recovery Program Act funds.

Grant expands GRAAHI’s power to eliminate health disparities

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, January 30, 2023

From left: Dennis Young, Tom Sikkema and Melinda Young.

Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan

Paul R. KopenkoskeySaturday, January 21, 2023

Tom Sikkema is responsible for promoting Go MUVE’s tagging feature, which enables users to identify levels of accessibility within their community.

Transportation app redefines mobility for people with disabilities who don’t drive

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 19, 2022

Jaden Anderson works at Kenzie's Be Café in Grand Haven. His favorite jobs are passing out coffee and cleaning tables. His favorite drink is hot chocolate with whipped cream.

Kenzie’s BE Café provides work opportunities for people with disabilities

Kelsey SandersMonday, December 19, 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.

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)

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.

MuskegonCity Public Art Initiative bringing ‘monumental works’ to city

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 15, 2022

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Kids Count Grand Rapids profile gives direction to policy and programs

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, August 15, 2022

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

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022

Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors.

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022

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New City Neighbors doing even more justice by youth

Estelle Slootmaker, Development News EditorMonday, May 16, 2022

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Tribal purchase of McKay Tower honors the past and secures the future

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, May 2, 2022

Lori Hastings

Lori's Voice enriches lives of children with disabilities

Lori HastingsMonday, April 25, 2022

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