by Kelsea Rounds | Nov 8, 2017 | Profile
“It’s pretty much a family affair,” said Margaret (Peg) Finkelstein, Director of the Peg & Mort Finkelstein Historical Archives at Temple Emanuel in Grand Rapids. At least, that’s where Peg’s fascination with history began. In March...
by Kelsea Rounds | Nov 1, 2017 | Profile
“I learned very early that no matter what was going on in my life, music was the constant that could help me through,” said Stephanie Leonardos, President and CEO of Amerikam. “I would incorporate it into everything.” On November 16, 2017,...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 18, 2017 | Profile
“Unconditional love is what drew me to this ministry,” said Marge Palmerlee, Executive Director of Dégagé Ministries, an organization that offers help—and hope—to homeless and disadvantaged individuals in Grand Rapids’ Heartside Neighborhood. Marge...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 4, 2017 | Profile
Breast cancer affects everyone—both men and women. That’s why the American Cancer Society (ACS) recruits men to fight breast cancer through their Real Men Wear Pink campaign. The distinguished group of West Michigan community leaders is determined to raise...
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 26, 2017 | Profile
“I need to be alive for my kids.” Jori Phillips, a mother to three girls and one boy, was 35 when she felt a lump in her breast. She was breastfeeding her baby when one breast felt empty, and the other constantly felt full of milk. She went in for a...
