Hope Begins with a Vision

Hope Begins with a Vision

The fourth annual West Michigan Woman Brilliance Awards took place September 9, 2020, at Egypt Valley Country Club. The free live-streamed event celebrated trailblazers, innovators, mentors and more. Today, we highlight the top honorees, including the 2020 Woman of...
Find Your Volunteering Superpower

Find Your Volunteering Superpower

It’s true: COVID-19 has paused many aspects of our normal lives. Thankfully, volunteering and making a difference doesn’t have to be among them. Usually, Heart of West Michigan United Way organizes a Day of Caring in the month of September. This year,...
Preventing Suicide: Let’s Talk About It

Preventing Suicide: Let’s Talk About It

In recent research, Pine Rest found the COVID-19 pandemic could increase suicide rates by 15% to 32%. However, there are many steps we could take to mitigate these dire impacts. One of the simplest: Learn what to watch for and start a conversation. Bringing up the...