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One thumbprint by one woman — Esperance, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — helped start a movement that has reached from the top of Kilimanjaro to the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, from dusty African villages to glamorous cocktail parties in the United States.

Amazon is altering the way it is providing a technological program to students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“My wife was driving to work and passed a homeless man who was sleeping with his head on the cement. She put a pillow under his head and she sees the man walking around with that pillow. Something so small can have such a big impact and it didn’t change her quality of life. It took her 60 seconds and it meant a lot to him.”

In partnership with a conservation organization, a locally based packaged water brand has planted its 1 millionth tree.

When the word ‘felony’ is on a résumé, obtaining a job is next to impossible.

$10 million injected into early childhood programming.

A student from a local university is using her skills to help others.

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is collecting plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to help treat those diagnosed with the virus.

Grand Rapids Pride Center looks toward future.

According to Healthtrends, a wellness website, Michigan has been tweeting about 4/20 more than the majority of the country.

SpartanNash is reserving shopping time twice a week in its retail stores for older adults, pregnant women and immunocompromised individuals during the COVID-19 outbreak.

A couple with Grand Rapids roots will host a pair of presale pierogi drives and donate 10% of the proceeds to support Ukrainian refugees.

Homeless women face unique experiences and local agencies are trying to meet their needs.

Although a Battle Creek zoo will not open its season as scheduled, it is helping its community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A national moving company ranked Michigan the sixth most moved-from state in 2021.

A local gifting and promotional products company is turning to its fellow community business owners to avoid shortages ahead of the holiday season.

Priority Health announced it created a new option to help those who have lost their employer-based health benefits due to COVID-19.

Social distancing has become the new normal, but not all are following the guidelines.

Alcohol has a variety of uses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A blood drive will be held at a local college to increase the blood supply at local hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.