Trudy Ender: A Passion for Serving Others

Trudy Ender: A Passion for Serving Others

Catch up with Trudy Ender, CEO of Women’s Resource Center. After graduating from Central Michigan University, Trudy Ender’s first job was working as a legal secretary for Michigan Protection & Advocacy, where she focused on disability rights. This...
Cleaning House and Donating with Intention

Cleaning House and Donating with Intention

You’ve finally done it. You’ve successfully taken on the task of clearing out unwanted items from your closets, cabinets and basement. From appliances to clothing and everything in between, it feels good to round up what no longer serves you to make room...
How to Successfully Re-enter the Workforce

How to Successfully Re-enter the Workforce

After pursuing a thriving career as a social worker and therapist, Kelley Stewart gave birth to twins—joining the son she and her husband already had. She decided to take some time off to care for her children. Time flew … and 13 years later she was ready to...
Aging in the Workplace

Aging in the Workplace

American workers aged 65-plus are projected to be the fastest growing segment in the workforce through 2024, according to a 2017 study by SeniorLiving.org. With an unemployment rate just under 4% in West Michigan, these “seasoned” workers constitute a...
Sandra Gaddy: You Give of Your Best

Sandra Gaddy: You Give of Your Best

Sandra Gaddy was born and raised on Detroit’s east side. She’s a J.W. Finney High School graduate. Her dad was a pastor and a Chrysler autoworker; her mom started a home daycare when she was 7. Sandra is the second child and first girl among three sons and...