The mentorship program will provide academic, social, and emotional support to high school juniors and seniors from diverse backgrounds, including Burmese, Bhutanese, and Nepalese communities.

The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission is inviting residents to a public presentation of its preliminary strategic plan.

The free community event allows attendees to experience diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures through a blend of performances, food from local vendors, and interactive activities.

The West Michigan Water Safety Alliance (WMWSA) has launched its first Beach Ambassadors program in Holland, aiming to enhance water safety and reduce drowning incidents.

A nonprofit that helps underrepresented contractors thrive in the construction industry will host an event that helps create meaningful partnerships between buyers and underrepresented construction companies.

The improvements focus on five major areas: modernized training facilities, improved ADA accessibility, an upgraded veterinary clinic, a new Canine Village, and renovated breeding and foster puppy spaces.

Diaper Day provides diapers and wipes to young parents aged 13-24 who are pregnant or parenting.

The community is invited to an open house and ribbon-cutting celebration on May 15 from 7 to 10 a.m., with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m.

The activity taught students about gardening techniques, environmental stewardship, and the importance of fresh, locally-grown produce.

The annual More Than a Meal Luncheon is a chance to learn about the impact Meals on Wheels Western Michigan has on the lives of seniors in Kent and Allegan counties.

The Chipping for Charity golf outing includes an 18-hole, four-person scramble with contests like longest putt, longest drive, and closest to the pin.

In this role, Hawkins will spearhead REC's fundraising efforts, forging partnerships and securing resources to support the organization's mission of empowering West Michigan refugee children, their families, and their schools. 

The six-week summer program runs from June 24 to August 6 and provides enriching career readiness opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 across Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Montcalm, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

The first-ever Hats & Hounds fundraiser on May 14 will mix the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and The Kentucky Derby.

The first-of-its-kind dashboard is available to all Kent County residents and reports on homeownership and rental housing affordability, homelessness, and equity.

The facility will merge three small existing CSNIP clinics in Grand Rapids and Fruitport and offer an expanded range of high-volume, reduced-cost veterinary services for financially challenged pet owners throughout 10 West Michigan counties.

American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids 2023 Chefs of the Year will donate their time and talents to prepare a four-course meal that celebrates the flavors of Grand Rapids.

ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee teamed up with the Hudsonville-based nonprofit Still I Run to participate in the March 2024 United Airlines NYC Half marathon.

The Cascade Community Foundation (CCF), in partnership with Mary Free Bed YMCA, Cascade Township, and additional community sponsors, has launched the Enterprise Workshop Series.

Home Repair Services of Kent County, a nonprofit that supports vulnerable Kent County homeowners, is honoring Allyson Terpsma with its Abe DeVries Volunteer Award.