EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 25 MIN
Barbara Lee VanHorssen - Momentum Center
from Muskegon Rising · host Muskegon Rotary Club
On this episode of Muskegon Rising, Ken James of Muskegon Community College speaks with Barbara Lee VanHorssen, “experimenter” and executive director of the Momentum Center, about creating inclusive communities through mental health support, cultural immersion, and grassroots conversations. Barbara shares how initiatives like Across the Bridge build relationships between Muskegon and the Tri-Cities, breaking down stereotypes and fostering deeper understanding. From social recreation for people with mental illness, addictions, and disabilities to international immersion experiences and civil rights road trips, the Momentum Center is dedicated to addressing social determinants of health while promoting empathy and authentic human connection.
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On this episode of Muskegon Rising, Ken James of Muskegon Community College speaks with Barbara Lee VanHorssen, “experimenter” and executive director of the Momentum Center, about creating inclusive communities through mental health support, cultural immersion, and grassroots conversations. Barbara shares how initiatives like Across the Bridge build relationships between Muskegon and the Tri-Cities, breaking down stereotypes and fostering deeper understanding. From social recreation for peopl...
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