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Tag Archives: ACCESS of West Michigan
Join the Micah Center
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.”
Hunger in Kent County
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 [...]
Poverty Simulation
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
Poverty Simulation
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
16 Million Hungry Kids
August 24, 2010 – 5:17 pm
“Acknowledging that the hunger faced by millions of American students during the summertime is “a catastrophe,” the top nutrition official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to experiment with a totally new approach to feeding poor kids during the months they have no access to subsidized meals at school cafeterias. The idea: issue a [...]
The Hungry in America Project
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.
Hunger Has a New Face
August 18, 2010 – 5:33 pm
During these difficult economic times, the face of hunger is changing. Please watch this video clip to hear more about this topic on the Today Show.
She Helps Gardens Bloom
August 16, 2010 – 2:14 pm
“Mary Haith Savage from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has been beautifying Pittsburgh for over 40 years. But don’t call her ‘the flower lady’… She turns vacant lots into colorful oases, and a dozen plots of land have blossomed here among vacant lots and big, sturdy houses with boarded-up windows.” To read this inspiring article in its entirety, [...]
Christians in the Holy Land
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 [...]