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Ottawa County is located on Lake Michigan’s spectacular freshwater coastline where nature is cherished and protected. More than the lakeshore, you’ll find the people of Ottawa County friendly yet driven, working hard to succeed in charming downtown small businesses, at manufacturing hubs with global impact and on acres passed down from generations. We embrace creativity and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We resolve that our public services must be high-quality and cost-effective. We are innovative and never wait for someone to solve our problems for us. We are friendly neighbors chipping in, lending a hand and making sure you know Ottawa County is where you belong. While providing key administrative, law enforcement, court, health and other services to its residents, Ottawa County is shattering the stereotypical perceptions of government workplaces. If you are looking to serve the public in an organization that is innovative, customer-centered, ethical, financially responsible, transparent and welcoming, Ottawa County is where you belong. Geographically, beautiful Ottawa County is located in the southwestern section of Michigan's lower peninsula. Its western boundary is formed by stunning Lake Michigan (Pictured in our LinkedIn banner) and eastern border sits just minutes from the bustling heart of Grand Rapids. Plus, Ottawa County is just a couple hours from a weekend getaway to Detroit or Chicago. Ottawa County experiences four true seasons, with bright spring blossoms, summer fun in the hot sun, breathtaking fall foliage and snow-white winters. Along with Lake Michigan beaches, there are 307 miles of rivers and streams, two state parks, and over 35 county parks and open space lands for residents and visitors to enjoy. Ottawa County is truly a spectacular place.

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and the leading authority on sexual violence. We are a dynamic organization focused on victim services, public education, public policy, and consulting services. Our team develops and operates best-in-class services for survivors, informs and educates the nation about sexual violence, and improves the public policy and criminal justice response to these crimes. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which has helped more than 2.7 million survivors of sexual violence since 1994. The hotline is available by phone (800.656.HOPE) and online chat (online.rainn.org) in English and Spanish (rainn.org/es). The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Founded in 1974, The Women’s Center is a unique service provider dedicated to significantly improving the well-being of individuals and families in the Washington DC region. We offer counseling, education, and support services to help clients transition through times of personal challenge so they can go on to live healthy, stable lives. Our two locations – Vienna, VA and Washington, DC – offer compassionate, comprehensive services to ensure that clients from all walks of life can receive a high level of care, regardless of their ability to pay. Each year, The Women’s Center works with thousands of men, women, teens, and children through our wide range of services. The Center provides a sliding fee scale to maintain accessibility to those in need, no matter their financial situation. No matter how wide our range of services become, our core is focused the person in need of counseling and support.