HOLLAND, MI (92 7 WHTC, Nov. 12, 2026) – The value of volunteers to non-profits has been spotlighted by Governor Whitmer.
Earlier this month, the term-limited Democrat, along with the Michigan Community Service Commission, bestowed Deb Raiya of Holland with the Governor’s Service Award. She was among 33 persons statewide who were recognized for going above and beyond in their commitment to service, and for making a positive impact on their communities.
Raiya has pitched in at the Community Action House for more than 14 years, as well as being involved with Kids’ Food Basket, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, and the Women’s Resource Center. She has given nearly 13 thousand hours to the Action House, and her efforts have been greatly appreciated by staffers such as Vice President of Programs Melissa Clay.
A reception for Raiya, who was named one of four Older Adult Volunteers of the Year, and for the other Governor’s Service Award winners, is slated for next Thursday in Flint.
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