August 31, 2010 – 1:50 pm
The Micah Center is gathering of Christians from all denominations who wish to seek justice, love, mercy, and walk humbly with God. You are encouraged to join the local movement to pray and advocate for change in our community. The “Just Lecture” series meetings are free and open to the public and take place the first Tuesday of every month from 7-8pm at Hope Reformed Church: 2010 Kalamazoo SE, Grand Rapids, 49507.
The first meeting of the year will be Tuesday, September 7 at 7pm. Dr. Nick Wolterstorff will be discussing “The Moral Significance of Poverty.”
August 27, 2010 – 5:43 pm
By: Emma Rosauer, Access Hunger Response Director It is always interesting to attempt to explain my job to a new acquaintance. Many in West Michigan are unaware that there is a need for a Pantry Network in Kent County, let alone nearly 20,000 individuals monthly who use the pantries within the Network. Last fall, when [...]
August 27, 2010 – 5:12 pm
Title: Poverty Simulation Location: Davenport University Date: October 28, 2010 Time: 4:00-6:30pm To register, please click here. For more information about this simulation, please contact Nicole at nicole@accessofwestmichigan.org
August 25, 2010 – 7:31 pm
Title: Poverty Simulation Location: Providence CRC–7730 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Time: 5:00-7:30pm Date: Sunday, August 29, 2010 To register, please click here. If you would like more information, please contact Nicole, Poverty Education Director, at nicole@accessofwestmichigan.org
August 25, 2010 – 7:29 pm
You are invited to attend a Poverty Simulation on Sunday, August 29 at Providence CRC from 5-7:30pm! Participants role play the lives of various family profiles living in the state of poverty. This workshop is guaranteed to provide an understanding and give insight into life in poverty that many people in Kent County face. Volunteers share their real life stories of living in poverty and working with low-income families, while facilitators give resources and additional information for opportunities to respond.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Nicole DeVries at nicole@accessofwestmichigan.org
August 18, 2010 – 7:49 pm
The Hungry in America Project by the FEED Foundation is a campaign that focuses on domestic hunger. Click here to watch a powerful trailer for a documentary that is scheduled to be released in November 2010.
August 12, 2010 – 5:18 pm
Title: Christians in the Holy Land Location: Hope Reformed Church: 2010 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 49507 Description: Rev. Marlin and Sally Vis will be the speakers for the “Just Lecture” series at the Micah Center. They will be speaking about Christians in the Holy Land. All lectures begin at 7pm and are free and open to [...]
August 12, 2010 – 5:15 pm
Title: Healthcare for All: The Christian Thing to Do Location: Hope Reformed Church: 2010 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 49507 Description: Dr. John Cavacece and Dr. David Van Dyke will be the speakers for the “Just Lecture” series at the Micah Center. They will be speaking about Healthcare for All: The Christian Thing to Do. All lectures [...]
August 12, 2010 – 5:11 pm
Title: Wage Theft in America Location: Hope Reformed Church: 2010 Kalamazoo Ave SE, 49507 Description: Kim Bobo will be the speaker for the “Just Lecture” series at the Micah Center. She will be speaking about Wage Theft in America. All lectures begin at 7pm and are free and open to the public. Please contact Vern [...]
August 12, 2010 – 5:05 pm
Title: The Moral Significance of Poverty Location: Hope Reformed Church Description: Dr. Nick Wolterstorff will be the speaker for the “Just Lecture” series at the Micah Center. He will be speaking about the Moral Significance of Poverty. All lectures begin at 7pm and are free and open to the public. Please contact Vern Hoffman at [...]