Tag Archives: ACCESS

Healing Communities

Healing Communities in Michigan is a network of diverse religious congregations, known as Stations of Hope that have covenanted together to make their communitites safer by loving the hurting and the exiled--healing the division and… read more

Understanding Poverty Workshop

Human behavior and decision making is often dictated by the environment we find ourselves in. When a person approaches us for help, it is often difficult to understand why they handled their financial situation the… read more

Attend Our Next Poverty Simulation

ACCESS cordially invites you to attend our upcoming Poverty Simulation Workshop: Monday, March 8 at Grand Rapids Community College, 6:30pm If you have never attended a Poverty Simulation, now is the time to experience this compelling workshop!… read more

Thanks to our Holiday Basket Providers!

Because of our generous providers, over 7,500 households have now been matched! Donations are still welcome. Donate to ACCESS to help cover needs all year long or bring food donations to your local food pantry… read more

Holiday Giving Network Options for Providers…

No time to shop for a holiday basket? You can donate online! Go to "Network for Good" and designate your donation for "Holiday Giving Network." Your $50 donation will be applied toward a gift… read more

Scan Away Hunger

From Dec 6 through Dec 26, ACCESS of West Michigan is teaming up with Spartan Stores to "Scan Away Hunger." At your local Spartan Store check-out you will have the opportunity to add $1.99 to… read more

Come to One Trick Pony on Monday, Nov. 23!

ACCESS has been chosen as the recipient for the WYCE Hat Trick Concert Series this fall! Join us for dinner and music at One Trick Pony on Monday, November 23 at 7:30pm to help support… read more

Another Successful Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated food and personal care items to the RiverTown Crossings Mall Food Drive on Friday, November 6. We collected over 7 tons of food! The food drive to celebrate… read more

Holiday Providers are Needed More Than Ever!

Can you help provide all the trimmings for a nice holdiay dinner for applicants who are signing up at Kent County pantries? You can offer to provide one or more Thanksgiving or Christmas baskets for… read more

ACCESS and RiverTown Crossings Mall Food Drive

ACCESS and RiverTown Crossings Mall are coming together to hold a food drive to help celebrate the mall's 10th anniversary! From October 26 to November 5, you can pick up an Anniversary Tote from the… read more