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Single Moms

Hope for Single Moms

Protecting the Future of West Michigan’s Children—One Family at a Time For nearly a decade, Hope for Single Moms has been stabilizing families and breaking generational poverty. Founded in Grand Rapids by Dr. Carla Ludwig, the organization serves ALICE households and...

explore the great outdoors

Think Outside the House! Explore the Great Outdoors

Just when you wonder if it’s ever going to happen, spring springs forth once again, inviting the north-dwelling world outdoors to enjoy its splendor. If you’ve been in a state of torpor for the past few months and are ready to emerge from your cozy winter nest, here...

spring and summer events outfits

Your Best-Dressed Guide for Spring and Summer Events

For many, the spring and summer months bring an abundance of events, whether it’s a destination wedding, family celebration, work-related gala, or other special gathering. Is your wardrobe ready? We connected with Kathryn Snow, the private client stylist and wardrobe...

overcoming hearing aid stigma

Wearing a Hearing Aid: Overcoming the Stigma

What’s the first thing you picture when you think of a person wearing a hearing aid? Does it perhaps feed into an outdated stereotype of what hearing aids look like and who wears them? If so, you wouldn’t be alone. It’s why the stigma surrounding hearing aids still...

vitamin C

Vitamin C: Your Skincare Hero

As you examine your skincare routine, you might have a full arsenal of products doing their individual jobs to keep your skin feeling glowy and healthy. But does that lineup include one of the most well-studied and effective antioxidants in skincare? Enter: Vitamin C!...

women’s emotional labor in relationships

The Weight of Women’s Emotional Labor in Relationships

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying an invisible weight from all the emotional labor in your relationships? You wouldn’t be alone. “Often, even in equitable relationships, women are still socialized to be the ‘default manager’ or the one who carries the ‘mental...

Housing Kent

Eureka C. People: Taking On Kent County’s Housing Crisis

Through her extensive humanitarian and nonprofit work, Eureka C. People has demonstrated her commitment as a passionate and dedicated advocate. Today, as President and CEO of Housing Kent, People is leading the organization’s effort to dissolve homelessness, increase...