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Farah Merhi deeply understands the power of a warm, welcoming and comfortable home. Having been born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Africa to Lebanese parents who previously fled war-torn Lebanon in search of a better life, she knows what it's like...
Downtown Holland to host first-ever spring fling event from April 1 – 5, 2024 filled with shopping, giveaways and more. Spring break staycationers rejoice! Though you may not be traveling to warmer weather during spring break this year, that doesn't mean there's not...
Nonprofit serves the community with full-service training, respite, support and other resources. Did you know? Dementia isn't a specific disease but a general term for the persistent loss of brain function, including impairment of memory, abstract thinking and...
With teen mental health in decline, Wedgwood Christian Services shares seven building blocks that kids can develop to help them build resilience. In a recent presentation at the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, Jonathan Haidt, bestselling author and professor of ethical...
President & CEO, Wedgwood Christian Services Best Supporting Man Throughout his career, Dan Gowdy has demonstrated his intent to promote diversity, advocate for equality and elevate strong talent and good character in the workplace. He firmly believes in...
Founder & Principal Consultant, DataWise Consulting Best Supporting Man Dr. Neil Carlson has been addicted to technical teamwork since building vast Lego layouts with his childhood neighbor. His 2004 Ph.D. in political science from Duke University is just the most...
President, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Best Supporting Man Dr. Matt Biersack feels obligated to use his position, privilege and voice to support those who don’t have the same opportunities he’s had—be it in pay, promotion or any other aspect of their career. As a...
President, Women At Risk International Champion of Service Rebecca McDonald doesn’t consider herself to be special—just someone determined to give voice to the silenced. She’s spent four decades reaching out to the wounded and lifting them up to a place worth and...
Executive Director, Baxter Community Center Champion of Service Service to others has always been a part of Sonja Forte’s life. It’s something she believes everyone should do, as we’ll all need to be served at some point, in some way. As Executive Director of Baxter...
Founder & Owner, Food Hugs, Amore Trattoria Italiana Champion of Service Jenna Arcidiacono’s love language is serving others through food. Her first job was slinging chili dogs and root beer floats at Cook’s Drive-In. Slowly, she realized cooking was more than a...