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Refugee sponsorship uplifts church and community
Dave Genzink of the 14th Street Christian Reformed Church reflects on sponsoring a Cuban refugee family to Holland. Since their Jan 31 arrival, the family has secured jobs, paid rent and taxes, saved over 3000 dollars, and inspired community volunteers through ESL tutoring, budgeting help, and transportation support.
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Should city guide events at Civic Center more
Online reader poll asks whether the city should have a greater role in selecting Civic Center events. It notes VenuWorks handles bookings for the city-owned venue and invites readers to vote via the Holland Sentinel News Facebook page.
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Readers urge action on refugees and housing in Holland
Letters praise the CRCNA for welcoming refugees and urge support for affordable housing amid rising rents. A reader cites 30 percent income guidance and laments Holland's density and greenspace loss while calling for faster development decisions. A third letter questions election security and backers of federal voting safeguards.
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Annette Manwell
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