Amanda* was first referred to Volunteers In Service in January of 2023 by a local food pantry. She was a young mom with an 18 month old at home. She used a walker and had … Read More
City Hope GR’s Night To Shine
We hold a special event called Night To Shine, as an adult prom for those impacted by disability. At the event this year a family who came last year shared the difference the event made … Read More
Jabez Ministries
For those of you who don’t know, I’m deaf. Severely deaf in my left ear and profoundly in my right. I’ve nerve deafness, which, to put simply, I can hear some frequencies and not some … Read More
Covenant Furniture Ministry
From an Arbor Circle Agent: “A mother was in need of dressers for her kids clothes. She had them all in garbage bags in their rooms, so everyday when they got ready for school they … Read More
A Library’s Mission Continues
Last month, Theological Book Network had the privilege of partnering with Trinity International University as the university prepared to close its Deerfield, Illinois, campus. For decades, Trinity faithfully educated and equipped countless students for Christian … Read More
Our Walls Came Down! // Roosevelt Park Ministries
Outgrowing your space is a bittersweet experience. We praise God for the ever-growing need for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for our minority, immigrant and refugee neighbors. We are also grateful for the … Read More
Feeding America Mobile Food Truck
I met a woman who lives in the neighborhood at our Feeding America Mobile Food Truck a few months ago. I started talking with her and asked how she was doing, and she was very … Read More
A story from our City Hope Highlights Letter:
Continued Growth… One of the great things about having pictures and writing reflections, is they remind you of where you’ve been, but also where you are. In looking back, it’s amazing to see how God … Read More
Rock the Dock: Building Relationships Through Fun
One of the highlights of this past quarter was our annual Rock the Dock event held in May. What began years ago as a simple celebration has grown into one of our biggest opportunities to … Read More
Campus Ministry @ Grand Rapids
On Sunday nights during the school year, Campus Ministry @ Grand Rapids comes together for a Sunday night worship gathering called “The Well” at Eden Cafe/Bridge Street Ministries in Grand Rapids. This picture was taken … Read More
