Tag Archives: poverty

Understanding Poverty Workshop

By Shelly Helmus, on January 26, 2010 | Also tagged , | Comments (0)
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

By Shelly Helmus, on January 6, 2010 | Also tagged , , , | Comments (1)
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

Another Successful Food Drive

By Shelly Helmus, on November 6, 2009 | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)
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

Michigan Needs Your Help

By Shelly Helmus, on October 7, 2009 | Also tagged , | Comments (0)
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

Social Justice Information

By Shelly Helmus, on September 23, 2009 | Also tagged , , | Comments (0)
Interested in social justice?  A lot of great information is available in the recent newsletter from the Christian Reformed Church Office of Social Justice.  To view this information about upcoming webinars or events, check out… read more

Kids Can Make a Difference

By Shelly Helmus, on September 1, 2009 | Also tagged , , | Comments (0)
Kids Can Make a Difference is a program that "inspires kids to end hunger and poverty in their communities, their country, and their world." Check out the Summer 2009 Newsletter, which is packed with… read more

Run for a Good Cause

By Shelly Helmus, on August 17, 2009 | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Gazelle Sports Bridge Run is partnering with ACCESS to help eliminate hunger and poverty in Kent County.  Sign up for a 10 mile run, 10 mile walk, or a 5K run.  On your… read more

Poverty Simulation Offers Perspective on Living in Need

By Betsy Thompson, on June 16, 2009 | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)
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

Poverty Simulation June 10th at GRCC

By Betsy Thompson, on May 18, 2009 | Also tagged , , | Comments (1)
Join us June 10th at 6:30pm for our next Poverty Simulation! The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying… read more