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SoBar creates a welcoming and inclusive community for individuals, and families, in and/or seeking recovery from addiction or substance use and to promote the value of recovery as a positive and transformative experience.
My House Ministries provides safe housing and restorative programs for women breaking free from the chains of abuse, addiction and chaos.
Magic with a Message has over 50 years of experience providing church and recovery events.
Give Hope RV exists to provide foster and adoptive families with a place to get away, go camping and rest FREE of charge. They have four locations, all of which are in Michigan: two locations are in Allegan County and the other two are in Mason County. Families can sign up to stay for a 3-night mid-week or a 2-night weekend during the camping season. 
Year-round, CranHill provides a unique Christian camp and retreat experience filled with adventure, excitement, and fun.
The Humanity Share works hand in hand with East African communities to break cycles of poverty and build sustainable, equitable futures.
As its name implies, Mission India is solely focused on ministry in the nation of India.
Beacon of Hope’s mission is to be God’s hand offering Christ-centered, inclusive, accessible, and professional mental health counseling.
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.
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Since 1944, Little Eden Camp has been a place where people can come to enjoy time with family, friends and God in a beautiful Northern Michigan setting. Our staff are here to serve you and provide you with a wonderful Christian environment to develop deeper relationships and life-long memories.
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Building Men For Life provides a safe, clean, and healthy environment, free of the influences of substances to begin the recovery process. As recognized members of the NARR, BMFL offers certified recovery coaching and safe recovery residence filled with peer support, with like minded people.
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Workplace Chaplains focus on emotional health, spiritual health, wholeness, and well-being of employees.
Hardee County Animal Control runs a shelter for pet adoption.
Ragamuffin House's missions is to demonstrate God's love to men needing a fresh start by providing a Christian community-based living environment conducive to building a stable, sober, productive way of life centered on the knowledge of who they are in Christ.
The Mission at Doors of Hope is to build relationships, remove the barriers of generational poverty and crisis living, and encourage independence.
Encompass Kids's purpose is to change the destiny of the kids and youth of South Africa from the current reality of poverty, abuse, addiction and HIV to one of hope with the expectation for spiritual, emotional, physical, social, academic and economic well-being.
For over 20 years, Harvest Stand Ministries has been providing free food, clothing, and resource connection assistance to those in need in the Zeeland community.
Upward Bound Ministries oversees Zero Gravity Ministries and One Way Ministries. Its mission is to give a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the students of Zeeland Schools. We do this by building relationships through before and after school programs, camps, and other events.
Home repairs can ruin the lives of financially challenged and disabled individuals. Solid Rock Ministries provides affordable home repair services to empower individuals, restore dignity and renew hope.
Positive Options provides professional care to the men and women in our community facing an unplanned pregnancy. We offer compassion and resources to those who seek support at our center.
Lapeer County Search and Rescue is comprised of professionally trained volunteers that strive to execute well planned searches to locate lost or missing persons, alive or deceased, both in urban and wilderness environments.
Michigan Search and Rescue is an all volunteer missing persons response team serving Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. Canine Teams are available 24/7 and there is never a charge for our services.
The goal of Paradise Bound is to do 'whatever it takes' to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost and dying in Guatemala. We strive to weave the gospel of Jesus Christ through every Paradise Bound program: physically through building relationships by meeting needs, verbally through spoken word, spiritually through much prayer and discernment and everlastingly through the distribution of our Lord's Living Word!
The StoreHouse is a Nonprofit Warehouse Distribution Hub where NEW, donated goods are procured and redistributed BENEFITING local, vulnerable populations of people.
Lifeline Ministries is providing safe, transitional housing with structured community support and individual check-ins to help participants develop and achieve their goals to overcome homelessness and improve their lives.
Serenity Ranch provides housing to the homeless and those in recovery, focusing on an individual person's strengths and weakness and helps them to become productive members of society.
The mission of Warning Lights is to educate, empower and engage individuals of all ages (especially youth and young adults) against the crime of human trafficking. Warning Lights is a preventative approach by raising awareness about human trafficking. Arming individuals with the knowledge they need to protect themselves and others. Our mission is to help all people recognize the "warning lights" of human trafficking. We are dedicated to our purpose of preventing victims and protecting individuals. We believe that through awareness alone lives are saved from the lures of human trafficking.
Grant Me Hope produces excellent, professionally done one- and two-minute, high-quality, broadcast-worthy videos of foster children who are available for adoption. These videos are aired during the newscasts of our partnering television stations, as public service announcements on TCT TV, and on social media to allow the children to introduce themselves to thousands of potential families.
iCare helps children, adults and families with one-time immediate donations to help diffuse any current crisis. They are dedicated to raising funds to help those in need where no other help exists, and provide such in a speedy response. Each person or organization dedicated to the mission graciously volunteers either their individual resources, expertise and/or their time.
While officially named Sullivan Field, Fans of Valley Field is a grassroots effort to restore and revitalize a precious gem of a field, located on the west side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Those of us who grew up playing on and around then Valley Field, or those who simply admire this historical neighborhood jewel, want to restore, revive and give this place a new sense of purpose through a coordinated effort between private and public partnerships.
DHHS' mission is to provide equal communication access, education, and advocacy to the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing in pursuit of all life's opportunities.
Bring Me Home works with law enforcement to help build a relationship with the special needs population of
St. Johns County to improve the safety precautions taken to ensure everyone makes it home safely.
Casa de Esperanza Ministries is a faith-based Christian organization that seeks to bring HOPE to those in need by promoting self-sufficiency and spiritual growth through supportive housing, training, and skill development, and to provide medical, dental, and construction services. Casa de Esperanza means House of Hope in Spanish. They seek to answer Jesus' call to look after orphans in their distress, to feed the hungry, to give shelter to the stranger and to care for the sick.
Byron Township is located south and west of the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their Fire Department covers an area of approximately 31 square miles and is staffed with both full-time and paid-on-call personnel who proudly serve our growing community with Fire, Rescue and EMS response, as well as providing additional services such as Smoke Detector Installations, Child Safety Seat Installations, and 911 Address Signs.
Riding for Ryan is a local non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the safety of young bike riders through visibility and awareness. Five days before his 7th birthday, Ryan died from injuries sustained in a bicycle-truck accident. He was riding his bike with his dad and had the right of way to cross an intersection when a driver did not see him crossing the street. In an effort to turn this tragedy into something positive, Riding for Ryan was formed to equip kids with safety flags for their bikes, free of charge.
Projects for Purpose works together to bridge gaps and develop talent here in West Michigan.
Kibir consultants ignites the Ethiopian Church presently in the marketplace for Kingdom impact through superior training and consulting services built on biblically-based business standards.
The Berkshire Waldorf High School provides an education for adolescents that seeks truth, develops imagination, nurtures growth, fosters responsibility, and honors inner freedom in an atmosphere of academic excellence, artistic fulfillment, openness, and mutual respect.
Renew's mission is to enhance the well-being of individuals in our community through the physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits of therapeutic horsemanship. At Renew, each rider has the opportunity to go beyond their disability, inability, fear, or reality. They encourage and support dreams by offering therapeutic horsemanship activities to fulfill our mission, striving to help riders develop their maximum potential in a caring and fun environment that empowers the rider in ways different from traditional therapy.
12-year-old Rylan thrives and struggles with Autism and Tourette Syndrome. He and his Mama Bird, Gwen, are publishing their first book, set to hit shelves in September, 2019. This one-of-a-kind picture book, "If I Squeeze Your Head I'm Sorry" will uplift, educate, create dialogue, entertain, and allow readers to enter the brain of a child who sees, feels, and understands the world from a remarkably and refreshingly unique perspective. Their work reminds us how important it is to listen to each other in an effort to truly understand and to assume immense value in one another.
Benjamin's Hope is a "live, work, play, worship" intentional community in which people of all abilities are transformed by the love of Christ.
"Our vision is to see local churches all over the world engaged in compassionate sanctity of human life ministry as they fulfill the Great Commission. One of our goals is to train God's people for pro-life ministry in their churches and communities. Toward that end, we create materials and ministry opportunities with local churches in mind."
Exalta Health reflects the spirit of Christ by providing compassionate, accessible healthcare. We serve all ages and provide urgent and primary medical care, vision, urgent and primary dental care, integrated behavioral health and spiritual care services. Our small core of caring and competent staff is surrounded with many enthusiastic, mission driven volunteers ranging from doctors and dentists to maintenance staff, all working together to create a wonderful environment for caring for our patients.
New Hope Church believes that the Bible (the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments) is God's infallible written Word. It stands as the sole basis of their beliefs. They believe that it was uniquely, verbally, and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit and that it was written without error (inerrant) in the original manuscripts. It is the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks (2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21).
God has blessed Keys for Kids Ministries with new ideas, new technology, and new areas of ministry. That doesn't mean we're dumbing down the gospel or replacing it with entertainment. We're staying true to the gospel but providing it where kids and families live today — in all areas of media.
The Mission of A Father's Walk is, "Impacting the lives of children by encouraging and equipping single fathers to be intentional leaders in their own lives and in the lives of their children."
Gracie Brave exists to link arms with children and adults who suffer with clinical depression and other emotional challenges. The Gracie Brave Foundation is working to achieve this through our book, GRACIE BRAVE, merchandise, counseling, workshops and advocacy.
The Global Bible Initiative believes that God has called us to play important roles in fulfilling the Great Commission: developing technological tools to help the Bible translation process become cheaper, faster and better and working on specific translations ourselves that God has called us to do.
The Garden's mission is to fulfill the community's need for information, education and inspiration concerning the art and science of gardening and the preservation of our local environment.
The ODC Network is a registered 501 (c)(3)non-profit education and conservation organization that was founded in the year 2000. Its purpose is to connect people with nature through outdoor education for the benefit of wildlife and the conservation of the natural world.
HIRED, INC., (Humanitarian Interaction for Relief and Sustainable Development) is a non-profit charitable organization that brings assistance to communities who are suffering in desperate situations. They help them through special project design, housing, interaction and education. Their current USA project is to "END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS, Community by Community!"
The WHO Global Status Report On Road Safety recently pointed out that road traffic accidents caused more than 1.25 million deaths and more than 20-50 million injuries each year; Road traffic deaths among cyclists are 50,000. Ride of Silence raises awareness for this issue and remembers the victims of accidents.
Roughly 7 years ago, Jaime was called to create a youth group for a church in the core city of Holland. In a few short months, it became apparent that these kids needed more than a Wednesday night program, they needed a group to call their family. Since then, we've moved the ministry into a home on 15th St. in Holland and continue to grow!
YFC reaches young people everywhere, working together with the local church and other like-minded partners to raise up lifelong followers of Jesus who lead by their godliness in lifestyle, devotion to prayer and the Word of God, passion for sharing the love of Christ and commitment to social involvement.
Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf exists to reach, teach, and nurture the Deaf of Jamaica. Our mission is to enable full language access and affirmation in an inclusive community whereby knowledge is empowered to know the Lord, appreciate diversity and understand the functions of the world. It's U.S. office is right here in Zeeland, Michigan.
ASM records and distributes Scripture to oral learners who can't, don't, or won't read. For a minimal cost of $35 per audio Bible, you can give an entire family the gift of hearing the Bible in their heart language!
The college campus in the U.S. may be the most strategic mission field in the world. Reliant Missionaries Joe and Kelsey Testa work on campus at Michigan State University with students from all over Michigan and the United States, along with 130 other nations. Michigan State, like many universities, houses the future leaders of our country and world. We seek to recapture the universities for Christ on whom there were all originally founded.
The United Methodist Community House is a non-profit agency based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Their mission is to increase the ability of children, youth, adults, and families to succeed in a diverse community. Since 1902, they have been meeting the needs of and offering opportunities to children, youth, adults, seniors, and families in our neighborhood, to help them increase their opportunities to succeed. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, they are committed to serving a diverse population and are continually adapting our programming to best service those who need us most — our community.
Steepletown, located on the West Side of Grand Rapids, is transforming lives within the urban core communities of Grand Rapids and the surrounding region through education, workforce development, and community empowerment. This creates hope that is rooted in opportunity, which ultimately leads to a sense of well-being and economic security.
Extended Grace is a nonprofit, grassroots social lab that builds community while solving problems. They believe that as human beings we can all do a better job extending grace to each other and to ourselves. They provide opportunities to do so by forming collaborative relationships and offering programs and events to nurture, educate and inspire individuals so that together we can address issues of social justice and human rights.
LAMPE Ministries provides a Christian ministry to the developing world through a partnership with Living World Bible College. Most recently, they have been focused on work in Nigeria, where Pastor Tony Allan has traveled for each of the past several years.
Wings of Hope Hospice helps patients enjoy their last days, weeks or months in the embrace of loved ones and comfort of home. They help dying patients and their loved ones through the dying process. They increase the patient's choice, control, comfort and dignity and provide the training and assistance his or her loved ones will need to provide care.
The City on a Hill story begins with a small group of women praying about human needs during a hurting economy. Funding was tight for ministries at a time when community needs were increasing.
Eleanor's Pantry feeds as many as 1,000 children and adults each month, many of whom could be described as the working poor. Families can receive a "four day emergency supply" of food once per month. Van Buren county is one of the poorest of 83 Michigan counties. The pantry receive generous support from community churches, businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. Visit their website at 
Helping Heroes Kids' specific purpose is to benefit families who have lost parents or who have member that have been seriously wounded in either combat or service to this country, including firemen and police. With your help, HHK can send a child to camp or help provide funding for a student to attend college. Visit their website at 
As the west side of Grand Rapids is growing, some families and people who have lived here a long time are being "pushed out" by rising rent costs. Purpose Properties exists to provide safe, warm, dry and dignifying housing to families in West Grand Rapids through creative housing solutions. Visit their website at 
This month's winner of HLPS' Giving Back program is Families Victorious, a group that is truly doing God's work by devoting itself to helping folks with gambling, alcohol and/or drug addiction in our local area. Visit their website at 
We broke with our policy of choosing western Michigan charities this month and chose Laurel Hill Association of Massachusetts. LHA, founded in 1853, is the oldest existing village improvement society in the United States. Activities include maintaining Association properties, planting trees and flowers, and cooperating with town authorities and other organizations for community welfare. Our newsletter guy is on the board! Visit their website at 
The Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway (ODCMG) is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit education and conservation organization that was founded in the year 2000. Its purpose is to connect people with nature through outdoor education for the benefit of wildlife and the conservation of the natural world. Visit their website at 
ANSWER is a non-religious, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping the people of Nepal address problems of poverty through education, primarily by providing educational sponsorships for low-caste and impoverished students.. Visit their website at 
Beginning in 2005, it has been the vision of The DOCK to reach the kids and families of the community with the Gospel. Now in its 10th season, they are open three days per week after school as a drop-in center, middle and high school students come in to play games, do crafts, spend time with friends, and eat a snack. They share hope from the Bible with their students and their loving volunteers lend a listening and caring ear to each student who walks through the doors. On Thursdays they have an opportunity for our high school students to learn how to be leaders through activities, large and small group times, tutoring, and service projects. God has grown this ministry in amazing ways over the past 10 years and they are excited to see where he continues to lead. Visit their website at 
From forest to shoreline, Beechpoint offers 100 acres of splendid beauty and endless hours of recreation. Exceptional programming, caring staff, choice activities, and hearty meals frame your experience for the week or the weekend!. Visit their website at 
Hand2Hand began in October 2008 after a need was discovered in a local elementary school that children risked going hungry on the weekends because of financial strain. The founder of Hand2Hand, Cheri Honderd, attended Fair Haven Church and worked with the Principal of that particular school. A plan was implemented that would provide food to these children in a way that was confidential. Visit their website at 
Lakeshore Lifeworks Ministries is a missionary outreach program which links the Body of Christ to aging out foster youth and street kids in West Michigan. Our aim is to fulfill the Great Commission; to go and make disciples of the fatherless, through housing, biblical training, employment, and life skills. We create volunteer opportunities for individuals and church small groups to minister, as we partner with Michigan D.H.S. to reach fatherless youth with Christ's love. Visit their website at 
For a program participant, being able to support themselves and their family is critical. Yet, for someone who has a criminal past, finding an employer willing to give them a second chance is very difficult. According to a recent study, 65% of employers surveyed stated they would not "knowingly hire a person with a criminal record, regardless of the offense."
The mission of Grand Rapids Revival is simple: "Love God, Love People." We thought we would quote the father of one of the young people in this group, who nominated it for this award:
The mission of Community Homeworks is to empower low-income neighbors to maintain safe, sustainable, and dignified homes. They know that low-income families face many challenges and believe that one of the first steps to moving forward is working to create a more stable and sustainable home environment. Often that starts with addressing critical repairs that a homeowner is not able to afford. But at Community Homeworks they are committed to connecting homeowners to resources and opportunities to make more lasting change.
While the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan cannot make medicine taste better or take away painful treatments, it can help lessen the burden and ensure more than 450 families a year have the stability and resources they need to keep their child healthy and happy. The RMHWM raises 100% of its operating budget annually. The power to keep families together is in your hands. Donating is simple at 
Coming in 2015, Lionheart Academy disciples boys into godly manhood. Their students will learn to see the world from a uniquely Christian perspective through the time-tested model of classical education. This takes place in a school specifically designed to meet the needs of boys at each stage of development.
If you or someone you know is in need of professional counseling, help at Tri-Cities Ministries Counseling (TCM) is just a phone call away. TCM was founded 37 years ago by local churches, and currently has a panel of 25 professional,Christian therapists. However, it is important for the community to know that TCM meets people where they are at. A person does not need to be a Christian to get counseling at TCM. Also, a person does not need to have insurance to get counseling at TCM.
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Their mission is: Seeking to put God's love into action, Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
A previous winner of our Giving Back drawing is the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding (
A previous winner of our Giving Back drawing is the Social Charity Club of Grand Rapids (
A previous winner of our Giving Back drawing is the Holland Rescue Mission (
A previous winner of our Giving Back drawing is the Center for Women in Transition (
A previous winner of our Giving Back drawing is the Ottagan Addictions Recovery (OAR) (