Grand Rapids Community Assistance
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The agencies and services named in this Wiki is a selection from many others available. The details of state and federal assistance programs are described in The Helping Handbook, available at many public libraries.
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Online Directories
2-1-1 Hotline - This online directory of community services in Kent County and beyond is also available as a 24 hour telephone hotline. Simply call 2-1-1. Some cell phones and networked phones have trouble connecting. Those having connection problems can call 459-6281. Spanish spoken.
Family Resource Guide - An online directory with an emphasis on services for children and families in the Kent County area. Also available in a Spanish version. You can find print copies of this directory at [R 362.9774 F21 at the Grand Rapids Public Library and in many area libraries.
Ambassadors of the Light Local Resource Listing for Grand Rapids - Word Processing document compiled by insiders John and Becky Wirt-Verzi, this is the most detailed listing of services available in downtown Grand Rapids.
Nonprofit Directory - This is a very comprehensive directory compiled by the Grand Valley Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy. It covers Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Ionia, and Muskegon counties.
Clothes
In the Image:
1823 S. Division
(616)456-6150
Free clothing available
Open Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am - 11:30am, and 1pm - 3pm.
Saturday open 9:30am - 11:30am.
St. Andrews Outreach
267 Sheldon S.E. 49503
(616)456-1454
Free clothing and hygiene supplies.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am
You can get socks, underwear, soap, shampoo, and a razor once a month.
Drop-In Centers
144 S. Division 49503
(616)454-1661
Low cost meals.
Monday - Thursday 7am -11:30am and 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Friday 7am - 12:15pm;
Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am and 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Sunday 7:30pm - 9:30pm.
Life Enrichment Center open 9:30am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Includes laundry ($1 a wash, $1 to dry), showers, $2 haircuts, socks & underwear.
Mailing address, voicemail service, & lockers (cost - $1 per week).
Personal records: volunteers work with patrons to obtain state IDs, school records, birth certificates.
54 S. Division 49503
(616)235-7211
Computers, open lab : M - F 9:00am - 9:45am and 3pm - 3:45pm
Art classes, GED prep, resume building, job search, counseling, legal assistance.
Food
Westminster Presbyterian Church:
47 Jefferson S.E. 49503
(616)456-1456
Hard Times Cafe: friends and service together, meets every Wednesday with dinner at 5:00pm.
Food Pantry Tuesdays and Thursday from 10:30am - 2:30pm: 456-6115
144 S Division
(616)454-1661
Food Pantry 1st and 3rd Thursdays.
Serves low-cost meals. Sunday dinner is free.
Serving: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 11:30am, and 7:30pm - 9pm.
Saturday 9am - 11:30am, and 7:30pm - 9pm.
Sunday 7:30pm - 9pm.
God's Kitchen
303 S. Division 49503
(616)454-4110
Open Monday - Sunday, 2:30pm - 4pm, for free lunch.
Free lunch NOT available 1st Friday of every month.
255 S. Division 49503 (616)451-0236
Free lunch. Daily Chapel is at noon, with lunch after. Dinner is at 7pm.
Hot Dogs in the Park
Veteran's Park
Every Tuesday from noon - 12:30pm.
In rain, snow, or shine.
Pancake Breakfast
Immanuel Lutheran Church
2 Michigan 49503
(616)454-3655
Last Saturday of every month, 8am - 9:30am.
Shelter
255 S. Division
(616)451-0236
Emergency shelter for men only; must be in by 8:30 p.m. Also, long-term dorm housing for guys.
There is a residential dormitory for those wanting help in recovery.
Chapel at 7pm; lunch at noon; dinner at 8pm.
225 Commerce S.W.
(616)454-8249
Emergency shelter for both men and women. Opens at 5:45pm for dinner, 7pm for bed.
Must attend devotional. Also long-term housing with treatment program.
Salvation Army's Homeless Assistance Program (HAP)
1215 E. Fulton
(616)454-5840
Coordinates homeless programs.
25 Sheldon Blvd. S.E.
(616)459-4681 or (616)451-2744
Emergency and long-term support to domestic violence survivors and their dependent children.
Homeless Shelters in the US and Canada
Jobs
First United Methodist Church:
227 E. Fulton 49503
(616)451-2879 ext.125
Sign up on Tuesdays only at 7:30am. Bring photo ID. Work 2 hours on Tuesday or Wednesday for $10.
Goodwill Industries Workforce Development Services
750 First Street N.W. 49504
(616)451-8800
Job training and day labor.
Michigan Works! (State of Michigan)
121 Franklin S.E. 49507
(616)336-4040
Employment and training services; Unemployment compensation.
Women's Resource Center (WRC)
678 Front Ave. NW Suite 180, 49504
(616)458-5443
Fees based on ability to pay. Assessment, testing, counseling, training programs, and resume assistance for women.
Legal
180 Ottawa NW, Suite 5100, GR, MI 49503
(616)632-6000
walk-ins Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Patrons may phone our office Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. At (616) 632-6000.
Free legal aid, information, and referrals. Assistance on do-it-yourself legal issues.
89 Ionia NW, Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)774-0672
Toll free: (800)442-2777
Civil law.
No criminal cases, no divorce.
Free services for low income (125% poverty guidelines) and seniors.
Medical
550 Cherry St. S.E. 49503
(616)235-7272 (medical) & (616)235-7289 (dental)
Medical and dental for those with limited ability to pay.
Ferguson Dental Clinic
101 Sheldon S.E.
Suite 1
(616)776-2340
Patient visits start at $15 for low income.
700 Fuller N.E.
(616)336-3030
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm.
FREE child immunization, TB testing, pregnancy testing and nutritional counseling.
Sexually transmitted disease testing (ages 13 and up)
St. Mary's Mercy Medical Center (multiple locations and services)
200 Jefferson S.E.
(616)752-6090
Emergency Room: (616)752-6000
Heartside Clinic: 359 S. Division 49503 (616)643-3800
McAuley Health Center: 245 Cherry S.E. (616)913-8200
Clinica Santa Maria: 730 Grandville S.W. (616)913-8400
Browning Claytor Health Center: 1246 Madison S.E. (616)913-8300
Servant's Center
(616)456-8512
Mental Health
Network 180 (formerly Cornerstone)
833 Lake Dr. S.E.
(616)336-3909
24 hour Help Line: provides a listening ear 336-3535
Kent County’s public mental health system. We contract with more than 25 local human service agencies that specialize in providing care to children and families, teens, adults, and seniors who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse problems, or living with a developmental disability.
54 S. Division
(616)235-7211
Counseling available - open to all but with a Heartside Neighborhood focus.
P.O. Box 3682
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 456-8512
email: servantscenter@sbcglobal.net
Helping the mentally ill homeless get off and stay off the streets.
Substance Abuse
Network 180 (formerly Cornerstone)
833 Lake Dr. S.E.
(616)336-3909
24 hour Help Line: provides a listening ear 336-3535
Kent County’s public mental health system. We contract with more than 25 local human service agencies that specialize in providing care to children and families, teens, adults, and seniors who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse problems
Salvation Army - Turning Point
72 Sheldon Avenue SE
(616)742-0351
Medical detox. Call ahead - need ID.
Transportation
144 S Division
(616)454-1661
Bike Program - buy your own for $10 - $15
Fish For My People
207 E. Fulton St.
(616)774-2045
Call one day in advance, 9am - 3pm. Does not run all days.
For doctor's and other necessary appointments for the handicapped.
1050 Fuller N.E. 49503
(616)456-8661
Contact: Tony Slaughter (616) 456-8661 Extension : 3706 tslaughter@ggr.redcross.org
Kathy Kooistra (616) 456-8661 Extension :: 3704 kkooistra@ggr.redcross.org
American Red Cross drivers take senior citizens, low-income and disabled individuals to medical, mental health and social service appointments.
Call Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3pm.
Some emergency funds for transportation may be available.
