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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
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
Michigan Needs Your Help
We have all heard that the unemployment rate in Michigan is unbelievably high at 15.2%. Did you also know that the poverty rate in Kent County is 15%? Please read this editorial from The Grand… read more
Emerging United
Representatives from many nonprofits in Kent County attended a Community Forum titled "Emerging United" that was hosted by the MSU Extension and The Grand Rapids Community Foundation on Thursday, July 16, 2009. The program included… read more
ACCESS Mentoring Workshop
Jesus challenged us with the mission to Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. But can we take this further to seek out someone who may not love themselves enough to love their neighbor? Many in our… read more