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Benevolence Care Guide

Immediate & Emergency Practical Resource Directory

The most effective and speedy way for New Chapel to help people who are in need of practical support is by working with local benevolence partners.  New Chapel does not directly distribute benevolence funds.

Read about how we can help those who are least able to help themselves.



START HERE:

Need help right now?

For immediate danger: Call 911


Suicidal thoughts / mental health crisis:
Call or text 988


Not sure where to start? Call 2-1-1.
Michigan 2-1-1 connects people with help for food, housing, utility bills, mental health, transportation, health care, and more. Call 2-1-1, call 1-800-887-1107, text your ZIP code to 898211, or search online. (Michigan 211)

God will make a way.

In need of a place to stay? Facing homelessness?

Mel Trotter Ministries

Emergency shelter, meals, and support for people experiencing homelessness.
225 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-454-8249
Web: meltrotter.org
(Mel Trotter Ministries)


Dégagé Ministries

Daytime support, meals, hygiene, lockers, mail, ID help, legal help, and other services for people experiencing homelessness.
139 Sheldon Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-454-1661
Web: degageministries.org
(Dégagé Ministries)


Family Promise of West Michigan

Help for families with children facing homelessness. Start by calling 2-1-1.
516 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-475-5220
Web: familypromisewm.org
(Family Promise of West Michigan)


Community Rebuilders

Housing support and homelessness services.
1120 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 220, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-458-5102
Web: communityrebuilders.org
(Community Rebuilders)









Need food today?

Kent County Community Action — Food Assistance

Food distribution and emergency needs support.
121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616-632-7950
Web: kentcountymi.gov/CommunityAction
(Kent County)


The Salvation Army — Kent County

Food pantry and emergency assistance.
1215 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-459-3433
Web: sakentcounty.org
(The Salvation Army USA)


Need ongoing practical support?

“Lean on Me” Outreach Center
11555 Edgerton
Rockford, MI 49341
leanonmeoutreach.org

This is a ministry New Chapel directly supports.









 “Money, Safety, Health, Legal, Transportation”

Need help with rent, utilities, or emergency bills?

Kent County Community Action

Emergency housing assistance, utility assistance, food, transportation, and related emergency needs.
121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Suite 110, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616-632-7950
(Kent County)


Michigan Department of Health & Human Services — Kent County

Apply for food assistance, Medicaid, cash assistance, child care support, and other state benefits.
121 Martin Luther King Jr. St SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Phone: 616-248-1000
Web: michigan.gov/mdhhs
(Michigan.gov)


The Salvation Army Social Services

Housing assessment and emergency assistance referrals.
1120 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-454-5840
(Home | Michigan Legal Help)









In danger at home? Domestic violence or sexual assault?

Safe Haven Ministries

24-hour help, emergency shelter, safety planning, and support.
3501 Lake Eastbrook Blvd SE, Suite 335, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
24-Hour Help: 616-452-6664
Web: safehavenministries.org
(Legal Assistance Center)


YWCA West Central Michigan

Support for people experiencing intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Phone: 616-454-9922
24-Hour Confidential Hotline: 616-454-9922
Web: ywcawcmi.org
(YWCA West Central Michigan)









Mental health or substance-use crisis?

Network180 Crisis Services

Available 24/7.
Behavioral Health Crisis Center: 260 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-336-3909
Or call/text: 988
Web: network180.org
(Network 180)









Need legal help?

Legal Assistance Center

Free legal information and self-help resources.
Kent County Courthouse, 5th Floor
180 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 5100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-6000
Web: legalassistancecenter.org
(Legal Assistance Center)









Need transportation?

The Rapid — Reduced Fares

Reduced fare may be available for eligible riders; base fare listed at $1.75 and reduced fare listed at $0.85.
Web: ridetherapid.org
(ridetherapid.org)


Kent County Way 2 Go!

Transportation for older adults and individuals with disabilities in Kent County.
Suggested contribution: $3 per trip
Web: kentcountymi.gov/Transportation
(Kent County)









Veteran resources:

Kent County Veterans Services

Help with VA disability, benefits, and veteran support.
836 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-5722
(Kent County)









Pregnant? Single mom? Not sure what to do?

Alpha Grand Rapids

Free and confidential pregnancy and parenting support, including pregnancy testing, 1:1 mentoring, parenting classes, support groups, fatherhood support, and material resources like diapers, formula, baby items, and maternity clothes.
1725 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Call: 616-459-9955
Text: 616-737-0201
Web: alphagrandrapids.org
Alpha says its services are geared toward people who are pregnant or raising children under age 5, and that only a valid photo ID is required for services.


HELP Pregnancy Aid

Pregnancy and parenting support, material assistance, counseling, and guidance for mothers and families facing challenges.
Web: helppregnancy.org
Support site: supporthelppregnancy.org
Their site describes ongoing support after the baby arrives, including classes, information, material support, and more.


Grace’s Table

Support and community for pregnant and parenting young moms.
For: Pregnant or parenting moms ages 13–24
Web: gracestable.com
Grace’s Table describes its work as walking teen moms “from isolation to connection,” and says pregnant or parenting mamas ages 13–24 are welcome with their children.


Hope for Single Moms

Support for single moms, especially those trying to pursue school, career, stability, and parenting.
Web: hsmgr.org
Hope for Single Moms specifically addresses women thinking, “Oh no! I’m pregnant!” and connects single moms with pregnancy resources, education, life assistance, and support.


Family LIFE Center of West Michigan

Housing and life support for young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
5945 Fillmore St, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: 616-895-8336
Web: familylifecenterhome.org
Their mission is to support young women experiencing unplanned pregnancies, and their materials describe housing for homeless mothers-to-be.


Bethany Christian Services — Grand Rapids

Pregnancy counseling, adoption support, Safe Families for Children, parent support, and family services.
901 Eastern Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-224-7550
Web: bethany.org
Bethany says they help expectant parents make a plan and provide support for pregnancy counseling, infant adoption, Safe Families for Children, and Parent Cafés.


Kent County WIC

Food and nutrition support for pregnant women, new moms, babies, and young children.
Kent County Health Department
700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-632-7200
Web: kentcountymi.gov/WIC
Kent County lists WIC services through the Health Department / Fuller Clinic.








NOTE:

Please call before going. Hours, eligibility, and available funding can change.
For the most current list of resources, call 2-1-1.
In an emergency, call 911.

 

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