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{pollengine}cover{/pollengine} {youtube}-UHv2N-8jVQ{/youtube} The Children's Assessment Center exists to assess, support, and assist child victims of suspected sexual abuse through services and education. Child sexual abuse impacts every aspect of a child's life —...
{pollengine}cover{/pollengine} {youtube}-UHv2N-8jVQ{/youtube} Susan G. Komen West Michigan works to help local women in need as well as to search to find the cures. Up to 75% of the Affiliate's net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community...
{pollengine}cover{/pollengine} {youtube}-UHv2N-8jVQ{/youtube} Baxter Community Center was founded in 1969 as a response to the civil strife, profound racial tension, and significant unmet needs in the core city of Grand Rapids. For the past 44 years, they have...
On January 2, Jeanne Englehart joined Inforum as Executive in Residence, Inforum—West Michigan. Jeanne is one of the most respected business and civic leaders in west Michigan, having served for seven years (2004-2011) as the President and CEO of the Grand Rapids...
It is officially a New Year. To a lot of people, this means making a promise to live a better lifestyle. This could mean joining a gym and eating healthier. Some choose to give up a bad habit or commit to a new hobby. Others make a promise to be kinder to...
We all want peace of mind for ourselves and our loved ones as we continue to age. Barb Rohwer and her husband Milt have found that peace through an innovative program called Avenues by Porter Hills. “What we like about Avenues is the focus the program has...
I am a very impatient person at times. In fact, I often resemble a child at Christmas who cannot wait for Christmas morning, and tear through the wrapping paper to unveil my presents. I’m not sure how I got this way and I know I’m not alone in constantly looking ahead...
Maybe you're one of the lucky ones who purchased a home that already had a finished basement. What a time and money saver! But wait … What's that on the walls? Could it be? Wood paneling? No offense, 1963, but we're well into the new millennium—and wall decor is...
Sara Sherry wasn't content settling for an administrative position. She wanted to climb to the top. But Sara's ambitions deterred potential employers, and several interviews and no job later, Sara had enough. She and a college friend launched Mixed Staffing and...
For career woman and mom Monica Verplank, life wasn't always so serene. The former assistant superintendent of instructional services at Grand Haven Public Schools traveled much for her job and spent long hours of educational leadership training. She loved her...