GRAND RAPIDS — All across the country over the last year pet adoptions have sky rocketed. Michigan is no different as the Humane Society of West Michigan still sees this high demand continue. The pandemic forced everyone to pivot their business plans last march and the Humane Society did just that by drastically increasing their foster home…
The Bible is not a gift catalog. Legos and Carharrt are nowhere to be found in the New Testament. Even as long as they have been around, there’s no mention of Radio Flyer wagons or scooters anywhere in the Old Testament. But there is irrefutable testimony that Gifts for All God’s Children is once again…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Over 1,000 people gave up their Saturday to take care of the Grand River during an annual event that collects tens of thousands of pounds of litter. The 16th annual Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup was put on by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC). The group estimates 20,000 pounds of…
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There are many jobs that need to be done on the AACORN Farm. Some are rewarding, like feeding the affectionate and playful goats. Others are also rewarding, but in a very different way, like digging up the muck from a chicken pen. Nasty, stinky stuff, the result of a pen that’s under the leafy canopy of…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Ypsilanti Senior Center has found a number of innovative new ways to keep its users nourished, active, and connected to the world. “When we first closed down, we thought that after two weeks, this would all be over. But as we started seeing that this was going to last…
On an ordinary day, you might have found Developing K.I.D.S (Kingdoms In Different Stages) programming running in local community buildings or schools. Youth from ages 5-18 would gather after school for a variety of supportive activities—homework help, social-emotional lessons, science and art activities, help completing essays for college applications, peer discussions, and healthy meals. Participants…
“I just had my kitten and my Heeler spayed yesterday and I’m so happy with everything. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They answered any questions I had and made me feel confident in my animals at home care. My dog’s collar broke the morning of her drop off and they even helped me…
“Rescue Reading,” a new program at the Humane Society of Huron Valley (HSHV), gives children the opportunity to practice their reading skills in front of a nonjudgmental audience: homeless animals. In turn, the animals receive extra attention and a calming experience with local little people. “It’s so heartwarming and a real win-win,” says Karen Patterson,…
Renegade was rescued after being severely beaten and mistreated. After having surgery to amputate a few toes and his ears, Renegade is loving life in his new home! Here is a pic of Renegade about 5 months since he was adopted from the shelter. So happy someone decided to foster him and turned out to…