Submitted 06-20-2019 under OPINION
Cassie was with me during my pregnancy, labor and delivery. Her support, encouragement, patience and kindness helped me have the most incredible labor and delivery I could imagine. I reflect back on my son’s entry into this world often. When I do, I smile.
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Submitted 06-20-2019 under NONPROFITS
“I was raised to believe my handicap wasn’t a limitation. I have spina bifida, but it’s never held me back.”
Submitted 06-19-2019 under NONPROFITS
Local Kent County group working to empower parents and caregivers to engage youth on tough topics
Submitted 06-17-2019 under NONPROFITS
Metro Health - University of Michigan Health’s new VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion believes health equity is a matter of life-and-death for marginalized communities.
Submitted 06-17-2019 under OPINION
Part two of last week’s question (for Christian responses, see last week’s column), What does it mean to be part of a religious community?
Submitted 06-14-2019 under NONPROFITS
It's officially MICHIGAN STRAWBERRY season + we have around 30 vendors with fresh, locally-grown produce, farm products (eggs, meat, dairy), Michigan-made food, flowers + garden transplants and handmade goods. Shop outside on this beautiful day and get some of the first strawberries of the season!
Submitted 06-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
What started as a backyard basketball Bible club is now a nonprofit that regularly serves 200 kids through adventure trips, mentoring and summer camp.
Submitted 06-11-2019 under NONPROFITS
Annual free outdoor concert series returns for its 11th year
Submitted 06-10-2019 under LOCAL LIFE
Student Activities Office, a beloved fixture of Calvin College and the West Michigan music scene, requires funding to remain intact. Calvin College administrators and students are seeking ways to keep the program going.
Submitted 06-10-2019 under OPINION
This week’s question: What does it mean to be part of a religious community? We present the Christian responses in the column this week. Next week, we present Unitarian, Hindu, and Jewish responses.
