Westcore Neighbors

Westcore Neighbors ✨ Building a strong & vibrant Westcore neighborhood in Holland, MI 🏡 Events • Block Connections • Nuestra Casa 💕 Life is Better Together!

Welcome to Westcore Neighbors where life is better together! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our neighborhood boundaries are in the city of Holland from River to Ottawa, 14th to 24th. We’re a group of volunteers, partners, citizens, and neighbors working tirelessly to make our neighborhood the best it can be. We’re dedicated to bringing people together to create a lasting sense of togetherness that will inspire future generations to make our neighborhood the best it can be!

Hi friends!Just reminder that our Core Collective kickoff meeting is TONIGHT - Sunday, June 7th, from 5 to 7pm at Nuestr...
06/07/2026

Hi friends!Just reminder that our Core Collective kickoff meeting is TONIGHT - Sunday, June 7th, from 5 to 7pm at Nuestra Casa (253 W 15th St).

We will come together as a group, settle on the days and times we will meet going forward, and begin our work with a few activities to get to know one another. We’ll also review the neighborhood survey questions for any revision recommendations from the group and look over the map of the neighborhood.

If you have been thinking about joining but have not yet, this is your last opportunity to jump in—we’d love to have you!

See you soon,
Evie and the Westcore Neighbors team

✓ Mark your calendars for these upcoming gatherings! Details at westcoreneighbors.org/events
06/03/2026

✓ Mark your calendars for these upcoming gatherings! Details at westcoreneighbors.org/events

Last week, 24 neighbors gathered at Upsidedown Coffee for our Core Collective informational meeting, and the energy in t...
06/01/2026

Last week, 24 neighbors gathered at Upsidedown Coffee for our Core Collective informational meeting, and the energy in the room told us this is just the beginning! Now our Core Collective is officially kicking off, and there is still time to join us.

On Sunday, June 7th, from 5-7pm at Nuestra Casa (253 W 15th St), we are coming together for the first time as a group. We will set our meeting schedule, get a first look at the neighborhood survey and canvassing map, and start getting to know one another.

The Core Collective is a five-month listening effort, June through October, where neighbors go door to door across Westcore to hear what matters most to the people who live here. If you came to our informational meeting, this is your next step. If you missed it, this is your last call to jump in! We'd love to have you participate.

RSVP at westcoreneighbors.org/core-collective or email us at [email protected] and we’ll save you a seat.

We cannot wait to begin this journey with you!

There is something new growing behind Nuestra Casa! 🌿 It started with a question from Hope Church's Creation Care Minist...
05/31/2026

There is something new growing behind Nuestra Casa! 🌿 It started with a question from Hope Church's Creation Care Ministry: they wanted to plant a pollinator garden but had run out of space on their own property. They asked around, and the backyard of Nuestra Casa turned out to be the perfect spot.

Thanks to the hard work of David Alexander and crew, the yard was measured and marked, the rows were dug, and a watering system was pieced together from donated gutters, rain barrels, and a downspout made from a PVC post rescued from a dumpster. Sunflower seeds arrived from all over, including some red ones mailed in from a friend in Colorado.

The seeds went in the ground in mid-May. And on May 28th, the first little leaves pushed up through the soil and we're excited to watch it bloom!

Tomorrow evening, join us for a casual informational gathering to learn about the Core Collective, a new five-month init...
05/21/2026

Tomorrow evening, join us for a casual informational gathering to learn about the Core Collective, a new five-month initiative designed to help us connect with residents and local businesses across all 62 blocks of Westcore.

Whether you've been involved before or are simply looking for a meaningful way to get more connected in the Westcore/Washington Square neighborhood, we'd love to meet you!

Upsidedown Coffee Community Room
Friday, May 22 | 7–8pm

Learn more and RSVP: westcoreneighbors.org/core-collective

05/20/2026

Join us Friday! ✨ Learn more and RSVP at westcoreneighbors.org/core-collective

Fri, May 22 at 7pm
Core Collective Info Meeting
Upsidedown Coffee Community Room
447 Washington Ave

westcoreneighbors.org/core-collective

For neighbors and residents in
Westcore/Washington Square
who are interested in making
Westcore an even more amazing
place to live and work!

Big news — the new Westcore Neighbors website is live! 🎉We’re excited to share a new online home for our neighborhood co...
05/11/2026

Big news — the new Westcore Neighbors website is live! 🎉

We’re excited to share a new online home for our neighborhood community at westcoreneighbors.org

You can now:
• Learn more about Westcore Neighbors
• Explore upcoming events and programs
• Sign up for our newsletter
• Reserve a rental at Nuestra Casa
• Learn about the Toolshare
• Find ways to volunteer, partner, and get connected

Whether you’ve lived here for years or are just getting to know the neighborhood, we hope this site helps make it easier to connect, participate, and stay informed about what’s happening in Westcore.

Take a look around and let us know what you think!

Who's ready for summer?! Make sure you're subscribed to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop about events, resourc...
05/10/2026

Who's ready for summer?! Make sure you're subscribed to our monthly newsletter to stay in the loop about events, resources, and more! westcoreneighbors.org/join

Toolshare in the News! Our own David Alexander, Director of Westcore’s Toolshare, was featured in this month’s Neighborh...
05/09/2026

Toolshare in the News! Our own David Alexander, Director of Westcore’s Toolshare, was featured in this month’s Neighborhood Connection newsletter, published by The City of Holland. Make sure to check it out! https://www.cityofholland.com/1309/Neighborhood-Connection-Newsletter

The Toolshare is a shared collection of tools that neighbors can borrow for home projects, repairs, and yard work. It helps save money, reduce waste, making it easier and more affordable to get things done while connecting with others in the neighborhood.

Become a Toolshare member ($5/yr for residents, $25/yr for non-residents) by paying in person with cash or check, or online. Learn more at westcoreneighbors.org/toolshare.

Over the years, so many of you have helped make Westcore feel like home by hosting block parties, checking in on neighbo...
05/08/2026

Over the years, so many of you have helped make Westcore feel like home by hosting block parties, checking in on neighbors, and serving as block connectors. We’re so grateful for the ways you’ve shown up! This spring, we’re building on that momentum with something new.

Introducing the Core Collective, a 5-month, hands-on initiative (June–October) bringing community-minded neighbors together to listen, learn, and take action across all 62 blocks of Westcore.

Here’s what to expect:

✨ Two gatherings each month, June-Oct
✨ Meeting and talking with neighbors
✨ Shared meals and conversation as a group
✨ Learning from local community leaders about the work of community engagement
✨ Contributing to new neighbor-led action in Westcore

Each month, we’ll focus on a different section of Westcore, ensuring every block is seen, heard, and connected. By October, we’ll compile what we’ve learned into a community listening report and celebrate with a final gathering, while building on relationships that have begun along the way.

If you care about this neighborhood, want to build meaningful connections, and are ready to be part of shaping what’s next in Westcore, this is for you! Visit westcoreneighbors.org/core-collective to learn more and sign up to join.

☕️ WANT TO HEAR MORE?
Join us on May 22 from 7-8pm at Upsidedown Coffee for a brief informational meeting to hear all about it, with coffee and treats!

Questions? Email [email protected].

Address

253 W 15th Street
Holland, MI
49423

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+16162094384

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