Healthy Marriages / Healthy Relationships

In an effort to strengthen the relationships of the parents in our community, we have joined an exciting collaborative effort called Healthy Marriages/Healthy Relationships. This initiative is a partnership of ten faith-based organizations in Grand Rapids and will allow us to offer training and programming targeted to improve marriages in our neighborhood.

Our partnership is one of three test sites across the United States. If successful, this model will be offered to faith-based organizations nationwide. We are excited to be involved in this effort of the body of Christ to encourage healthy relationships and strengthen families.

GVSU's Kirkhof College of Nursing

For two years we have partnered with GVSU (Grand Valley State University) to provide senior level nursing students with an opportunity to practice community health nursing skills in a neighborhood setting. Each group spends a seven week clinical here in our neighborhood, using our facilities.

The experiences for both the student nurses and our neighbors has been very rewarding. Neighbors have felt cared for in a very personal way. The students have learned the importance of respecting dignity, building trust and recognizing the significant barriers to health care faced by a low income community.

EFT Donations

We are now able to process EFT (electronic funds transfer) transactions. With your authorization, we can automatically withdraw your donation from your checking or savings account each month, or quarterly, or whenever you tell us to. We can also charge your donation to your charge card. Call or, better yet, email Sandy in the office for information.