HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Sept. 20, visitors to Nelis' Dutch Village near Holland can attend a free Family Funfest from Grant Me Hope, a charity supporting West Michigan foster families.

"Every year, Dutch Village donates their park to us," Helen Zeerip, founder of Grant Me Hope, said. "We've been putting this on now for 10 years."

Grant Me Hope operates a Hudsonville thrift store and coordinates with agencies to educate, recruit and provide resources for adults interested in adopting or fostering children in need. • Dutch Village Downtown Holland. (Sept. 4, 2023) • Dutch Village Downtown gift shop. (Sept. 4, 2023) • Dutch Village Downtown gift shop. (Sept. 4, 2023)

"We don't have near enough foster families to help take care of these amazing kids," Zeerip said. "That's

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