In the Community, July 2, 2020
A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events
From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony:
"Diversity, Unity, and Justice Are at the Heart of ACEH"
ACEH was founded in Holland in 1999 and is committed to justice, equal opportunity, cross-cultural understanding, and appreciation for diversity. Members work together to make West Michigan a place where all people are welcomed and respected. "In the Community" is also on the ACEH website www.harmonyalliance.org Check us out under Groups on Facebook, at ACEH – Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony.
Thank you! and a warm welcome to these new and renewing members who recently supported ACEH with annual dues or with donations (or both). We appreciate you! Marilyn Torberg; Mark, Sandy, and Everett Brice; Catie and Josh Hauch; Cori, Jamie, Fred, and Frances Pierce; Diana Canales; Robert and Barbara Selig; Nicole Mosterd; Robin Williams-Voigt; Bill and Maura Reynolds; Stephen and Salmy Underwood; Hope Church; Community Action House.
(Information on how to join ACEH is at the end of this email.)
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Wed, July 8, 4:45 pm: Diversity and inclusion demonstration to show support for the LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance currently under study by the Holland City Council. Wear a mask, keep six-foot distance, wear rainbow gear or BLM t-shirts, carry signs. Meet at Holland City Hall, 270 S. River.
Sat, July 11, 10 am to noon: Youth March for Justice. Youth (K-12) are invited to learn about anti-racism, history, and civic engagement at this educational March for Justice and activity time. Youth are encouraged to take part in a short essay contest "What Equaity Means to Me." Winners from elementary, middle school, and high school will receive a small gift and be asked to read their essay at the march. Email essays by July 6 to youthmarchforjustice.holland@gmail.com and include your name and age category. Schedule: 10 am to 11 am: educational stations and activities; 11 am to noon: March around Centennial Park and sign demonstration along River Ave. Check Facebook Events for updates. Hosted by Betsy Fein Jackson, Lindsay Cherry, Andrea Mehall. At Centennial Park, downtown Holland.
Tues, July 21, 9 am to 4 pm: Virtual Summit on Race and Inclusion: "Vision and Voices." Registration is open for the 15th Summit hosted by the Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance. Cost is $65, which includes two keynote speakers and two breakout sessions (sessions on several different topics are offered in the morning and the afternoon). https://ethnicdiversity.org/programs/summit/ __________________________________________________________________________________
Links to Anti-Racism Resources
Free documentaries/shows about black history:
"Could I Be Racist?" Thoughts from Kim Douglas, one of the founders of ACEH:
"The black guy in my pictures":
Things That White People Say that Highlight Their White Privilege:
Equal Justice Initiative YouTube: Slavery to Mass Incarceration. The Myth of Racial Difference Created to Sustain American Slavery Persists:
The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Take a virtual tour of collections and resources in this outstanding museum, located in Big Rapids, MI at Ferris State University. www.ferris.edu/jimcrow
Dear Readers of "In the Community": This is only a very small portion of what's available online, in libraries, bookstores, magazines, podcasts, YouTube, films, discussions, groups, conferences, and more. We invite you to send us your suggestions for additions to the list.
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County and Local Pandemic Links and Resources
https://www.careottawacounty.com/ An "all-purpose" link to resources from government and nonprofit organizations in Ottawa Co. Find info, ways to donate goods or money, volunteer opportunities, more. Or call 2-1-1. In English and in español.
Food distribution: www.OttawaFood.org For a drive-up appointment with Community Action House, call (616) 392-2368, ext. 100.
Mental Health Resources and Support: Organizations providing behavioral health services during the COVID-19 pandemic throughout Ottawa Co. Visit miottawa.org/cmh :
Screening and testing: Holland Hospital (616) 394-2080; Spectrum Health (616) 391-2380; North Ottawa Community Health System (616) 935-7810. Holland Hospital will close its drive-thru testing clinic after its last test on Friday, July 3. The screening hotline (above) will remain open.
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Downtown Holland websites to make it easier for customers to shop or order take-out.
State Health Data, Charts, Governor's Info
NEW June 26: Governor extends eviction ban to July 15; offers aid to tenants and landlords:
National
Jobs
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland: https://bgch.org/ Registrar/youth support. Click on About and scroll down to We're Hiring.
City of Holland: https://mi-holland.civicplushrms.com/careers/Jobs.aspx Farmers Market Master assistant, Wed & Sat. Custodian/maintenance for Holland Police Dept, part-time. Windmill Island guide. Election inspector. Police officer. Reserve police officer, part-time. Police cadet. On-call firefighter. Parks general maintenance, seasonal. General recreation aide.
Grand Valley State University: www.gvsu.edu Assistant registrar. Content marketing specialist.
Holland Hospital: www.hollandhospital.org Manager, physician's office practice, LHP; full and part-time positions available. Receptionist-security, part-time, varied hours. Emergency department RN, part-time (48 hrs/2 wks, 3 pm to 3:30 am). Occupational therapist, in-house rehab, part-time (1 weekend/mo, 8 am-4:30 pm, 16 hrs/2wks).
Hope College: www.hope.edu Custodians (2 part-time positions, 15 hrs/wk).
Ottawa County: http://www.miottawa.org/careers Probation officer--substance abuse assessment. Nurse practitioner, part-time (20 hrs/wk). Community health nurse: COVID-19 investigator (temporary).
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Dear "In the Community" readers: Many of you support us with your dues and donations, which finance our programs, partnerships, advocacy on current issues, publications, two scholarships, and community social events, and we appreciate you very much. If you are not currently a member, we hope you will consider becoming one and/or making a financial donation to ACEH, which is a 501c3 organization. Thank you.
--The ACEH Board: C.J. Kingdom-Grier, Viola Jackson, Annette Manwell, Al Minert, H Bin Lim, Kim Lillibridge, Natalie Martinez, Lori Joseph Shaw.
It's easy to become an ACEH member! Here's how:
--Or you can write a check to ACEH, c/o Treasurer Al Minert and mail it to Box 3007, Holland, MI 49422-3007;
--Or you can join at any ACEH program or social event.
Dues are $20 per year for an individual ($35, two years); $30 per year for a couple or family ($50, two years); $40 for a nonprofit; $75 for a business. In lieu of (or in addition to) paying dues, you may join as a service member, volunteering for the group.
