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Janice K. Allen

Grand Rapids

Emmy award-winning journalist • Waking up West MI from 6-10 am on @Fox17 • Positive news spreader #payitforward • Love caramel lattes, Pure MI & #momlife 💕

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  • 1 week ago | fox17online.com | Janice K. Allen

    BARRY COUNTY, Mich — As food costs increase, more families need help putting food on the table in West Michigan. Jon Nash saw the need and stepped up to find a way to nourish his community with the Underground Food Pantry. The pantry, which originated in the basement of New Beginnings Church of God in Hastings, will soon relocate to a larger building next door.

  • 1 week ago | fox17online.com | Janice K. Allen

    KENT COUNTY, Mich — Raising a child while managing various life responsibilities can be quite the balancing act, especially for those who are doing the job of both parents. For single moms, this challenge can feel overwhelming and isolating. The nonprofit Hope for Single Moms is stepping up to fill in the gap and provide a path forward. Carla Ludwig, a mother of six, understands motherhood is life-changing. She brings a wealth of parenting experience to her work as the nonprofit's founder.

  • 2 weeks ago | fox17online.com | Janice K. Allen

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — This summer, a Grand Rapids dispatcher is on a mission to make CPR training accessible for underserved communities, equipping young people with the skills to respond in emergencies. Darmieka France, a longtime life EMS dispatcher, emphasizes the urgency of knowing CPR during critical situations. "When you have that emergency and you see people who are down, not breathing, not awake, it's important to jump right in at that moment," she said.

  • 1 month ago | fox17online.com | Janice K. Allen

    MUSKEGON, Mich — The transition from teenager to adult can be challenging, particularly for those without family support. The nonprofit Step Up Muskegon is stepping in to help young women find “a path forward.”Celine Chandler, 26, is one of the organization's success stories. At 18, she found herself out on her own. She credits Step Up Muskegon for saving her from a life on the streets.

  • 1 month ago | fox17online.com | Janice K. Allen

    GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — As thousands of runners prepare for the Amway Riverbank Run next month, one Kent County woman remembers the fateful race day in 2011 when her husband didn't make it to the finish line. In 2011, Kristi Kinzler became a widow after her husband, Jason, ran in the world’s largest 25K. Jason had been attempting to beat his previous time from the year before and break into the "two-hour club" that Saturday morning. “It was very sudden, very unexpected," Kristi said.

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'STEP UP': Muskegon nonprofit empowers young women transitioning to adulthood https://t.co/v7967uKJyo