Collects and distributes food and other support through a coordinated network of church and secular efforts.
Bethany is a not-for-profit, pro-life, Christian adoption and family services agency. Bethany is widely known as an adoption agency, but their Christian care also extends to women with unplanned pregnancies, embryo adoption, foster care services, counseling services, those struggling with infertility, and many other services. www.bethany.org
To reflect the love of Christ to all who come through our doors by building relationships and offering programs that foster dignity and respect. www.degageministries.org
A non-profit organization that feeds hundreds of homeless, homebound and working poor.
A nonprofit Christian organization which ministers to the needs of the homeless and disadvantaged through spiritual, educational, and vocational services in the Grand Rapids area. www.guidinglightmission.org
The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Kent County is to strengthen families and neighborhoods through partnerships, house building, and affordable home ownership. www.habitatkent.org
Heifer International
Bringing an end to world hunger through self-reliance and sustainability. www.heifer.org
Meeting needs, changing lives. www.intheimage.org
Provides outreach ministry to the poor and homeless population of Grand Rapids. Services include support groups, education classes, worship, emergency food and clothing. www.meltrotter.org
Brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This unique project of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in simple, hands-on missions outreach while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ, God's greatest gift. www.samaritanspurse.org
Serves families and pre-/post-admission patients requiring a "home-away-from-home" that is close to the hospital. www.devoschildrens.org
An innovative urban outreach center dedicated to addressing critical human needs in the ever-changing Westown neighborhood. Services include, but are not limited to: Programs for men, women, children and families to cultivate personal relationships with God, self-disciplines and teamwork; immediate crisis intervention and referrals; Community Center for local residents and homeless persons; partnerships with other organizations to compassionately and efficiently care for neighbors. www.theotherway.org
A non-profit Christian organization which serves the community by reflecting Christ's love in: Identifying hurting people in the greater Grand Rapids area; Connecting people's long-term needs to a network of caring churches; Equipping local church members to fulfill the biblical mandate to love and serve these neighbors who are in need. www.visgr.org
A distinctively Christian, professionally excellent, community of caring that is dedicated to helping young people live productive and fulfilling lives. For more than 45 years, they've extended God's love to children, adults, and families through professional services that promote healing and wholeness. www.wedgwood.org