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April 24, 2019
Mildred Johnson’s Great Grandfather was a freed slave in Brownsville, Tennessee. The first thing he did to start his…
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April 24, 2019
A Beacon of Light In Her Community
From the moment Jocelyn Hines left her home in Muskegon County to pursue her dreams…
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April 24, 2019
Donielle Routt - 2019 Volunteer of the Year!
Currently, Muskegon County ranks 68 out of 83 of Michigan counties in…
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April 24, 2019
Open Hearts, Open Arms, Open Home
The Legacy of Caring Award recognizes a lifetime of incredible philanthropy,…
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April 24, 2019
Congrats to Nichols!
The Spirit of the Lakeshore Award is given to the organization that embodies the “spirit” of who…
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April 24, 2019
To build a community it takes a solid foundation, good people, and a strong investment. The Community Builder Awards go…
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March 25, 2019
It's no secret that Girl Scouts strive to make their communities better places. From Daisies (Kindergarteners) to…
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January 9, 2019
VITA is a federally-sponsored, community-based program that serves lower-income Americans at tax time. All told, there…