Are you looking for a way to help agencies serving women and children in the Holland/Zeeland community? Would you like to learn more about what the needs in our community are? Would you like to meet like-minded, service-oriented women you might not otherwise have a chance to network with? If you’re a woman 18 or […]

In the wake of the worst flooding in Pakistan’s history, Church World Service is responding over a wide geographic area, part of a decades-long commitment CWS has made to the country. The cornerstone of the response is to provide direct assistance to nearly 100,000 individuals, which includes food and non-food items, shelter kits and health […]

Help increase awareness of the global water crisis and help provide safe water for thirsty people by joining hundreds of others on Saturday, September 25, at 9 a.m. in Kollen Park. You can form a team of 5 to 8 individuals, and you can volunteer for a supporting role on the day of the event. […]

We’re continuing our effort to support folks who look to Community Action House and Community Kitchen through the summer. Specifically, we’re looking for cash to buy the following items (bulk buying goes further!) but also welcome your gifts of #10 cans of fruit for the Community Kitchen Canned meats, especially turkey, chicken, and ham Baby […]

The In the Community page has been updated with information about an ongoing need for drivers for Good Samaritan Ministry clients. If you’re 18 or over and can help with a ride or two a week, check it out.

Tomorrow, July 28, you can satisfy your taste buds and support Lakeshore Habitat at the same time. From 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Consumers Energy and Buffalo Wild Wings of Holland, 2899 West Shore Dr., Holland, are working together for Lakeshore Habitat. Diners present the Habitat flier (available online or at the Restore); Buffalo Wild Wings donates […]

Thursday August 19, 2010 Project Homeless Connect is a one day event where individuals who are homeless or in housing crisis can come and receive assistance from local service providers. As part of Project Homeless Connect, the Ottawa Area Housing Coalition is conducting a Point in Time count of persons experiencing homelessness. Along with many other communities […]

You’re all invited to a Summer Evening at Moran Park to support & celebrate a positive community Sunday, July 25,  from 6-9p.m. * hotdogs & chips provided * bring a salad & beverage & lawn chairs! * bring frisbees, games, balls * kids can bring sidewalk chalk & bubbles The Holland Police Department has asked […]

Park Christian Reformed Church and Good Samaritan Ministries join together to host award-winning, co-author, Dr. Brian Fikkert as he presents to the community from his book, When Helping Hurts – How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself on August 25, 2010. The book combines sound theology, solid research, foundational […]

Thursday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at the Park Theatre, 248 South River, Holland, MI. This community showing of the film, Papers the Movie: Stories of Undocumented Youth, is to provide information about challenges faced by immigrant youth — brought to the U.S. as children — as they turn 18 without legal status. This is […]