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Muskegon veteran uses national title to address women veterans’ homelessness
Muskegon resident Zaneta Adams, named Ms. Veteran America 2026, aims to connect women veterans with housing resources and a supportive community nationwide.
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Muskegon veteran uses national title to address women veterans’ homelessness
Muskegon resident Zaneta Adams, named Ms. Veteran America 2026, aims to connect women veterans with housing resources and a supportive community nationwide.
H2 Dance Company challenges audiences with thought-provoking fall performances
Hope College’s H2 Dance Company explores gender expectations through athletic performances, contemporary choreography, and theatrics that challenge conventional thinking.
Spring Lake Township builds community engagement: ‘We walk the walk’
In this Shore Story, Beth Anne Piehl shares how Spring Lake Township connects residents through learning, listening, and volunteer service.
Amanda Long brings teaching, nonprofit experience to community foundation role
Former educator and nonprofit leader Amanda Long joins Grand Haven Area Community Foundation to support nonprofits, build partnerships, and guide local grant programs.
Summer jobs help young people with disabilities develop employment skills
Paid summer jobs give students with disabilities chances to explore tasks, practice skills, and gain independence.
Accessible Halloween event brings trick-or-treaters and senior residents together indoors
Disability Network Northern Michigan partners with Grand Traverse Pavilions to help people of all ages enjoy an accessible Halloween celebration.
How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
Fair Food Network, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and Detroit Food Policy Council increase families’ healthy choices while supporting local growers and retailers.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
People with disabilities deserve dignity, belonging, and ordinary lives, too
In this Shore Story, Muskegon resident Jeffrey VanDyke explores grief, disability, and fighting for our humanity: “We don’t just exist. We belong.”
Spring Lake Sparkle brings holiday cheer and help to families
Spring Lake Sparkle aims to raise $10,000 with The Salvation Army to help local families buy food and holiday gifts.
Holland Area Historical Society connects generations through stories of the past
In this Shore Story, Holland resident Bette Johnson shares how free programs explore shipwrecks, theater, wartime life and more as the Holland Area Historical Society celebrates 60 years of sharing history.
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