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What is ACCESS? ACCESS is a network of congregations, individuals, and the community at large working together to meet needs in Kent County. Twenty-five years ago ACCESS was established to serve residents of Kent County. The community at… read more
Board & Staff President: Mary Clark-Kaiser, St. Thomas the Apostle… read more
Become an ACCESS Member CONGREGATION STATEMENT OF PARTNER SUPPORT PARTNER with ACCESS and HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER and POVERTY in KENT COUNTY We agree to support ACCESS of West Michigan (...) read more

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- Other ways you can offer help
  
  My last blog focused on how sometimes our good intentions to 'help' can really 'hurt' a person's chances to clear up a debt and get a fresh start. By having someone first apply with agencies… read more
- Stretch That Dollar!
  
  Michigan State University Kent County Extension publishes a newsletter titled "Cents Ability" that gives tips and pointers on how to save and stretch your money. This newsletter includes facts and articles with information that might… read more
- “Help Keep ‘Em Covered” Diaper Drive
  
  The Great Start Parent Coalition of Kent County is holding a Diaper Drive this summer called "Help Keep 'Em Covered". All of the collected diapers will be given to ACCESS Food Pantries to distribute to… read more
- When is helping really hurting?
  
  Sitting across the table from someone who is facing an eviction or utility shut-off, a natural first reaction would be to fix it, especially if there are children at home. As Christians, we all struggle… read more
- Poverty Simulation Offers Perspective on Living in Need
  
  ACCESS recently had a Poverty Simulation at Wedgwood Christian Services. Check out the link and click on the video to the right to watch the footage. WZZM13 and ACCESS Poverty Simulation
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