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From Fear to Gratitude, Michael Shares His Recovery Journey
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 09-21-2021 under NONPROFITS
Like some young adults, Michael went to college after graduating from high school more because his parents pushed him. Without any real interest, his grades plummeted, and he dropped out. But for the now 46-year-old, that was just the start of...
You Can't Get sober Without God: Missions Intersect for Rev. Tim Wilson
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 09-21-2021 under NONPROFITS
When Tim Wilson enrolled in Hope College, he began as a double major in political science and history with his eyes set on law school. But a bleeding ulcer in his junior year nearly ended his life – and prompted a reevaluation of college and...
Guiding Light Helps Tim Build a Sober Life After Losing it All
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 08-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
The very first time Tim tasted alcohol – at the age of 14 – he remembers that “I absolutely loved it. It was like a euphoric sense of freedom. Once I took that drink, it’s like all my anxiety went away, and a...
Dégagé Ministries aims to transform lives through care, community center
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 02-22-2017 under NONPROFITS
Written by Molly Hilbert “Transforming lives” is not just a catchphrase or a clever slogan; it is simply what we strive to do here at Dégagé. We have 400-500 men and women walk through our doors each and every day to use our...
New data reveals number of homeless up; unsheltered down
by (shardaisy)
Submitted 06-25-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
New research for 2015 has revealed that the overall number of homeless people is up 15% in Kent County. In contrast, the number of homeless people without shelter is down 21%. Jesica Vail, program manager for the Coalition, believes the...
Guiding Light director: Proposed panhandling ordinance a mistake
by (Sara Ransom)
Submitted 08-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
“To continue to marginalize panhandlers without addressing the systemic issues is a mistake,” says Stuart Ray, about the proposed panhandling restrictions. Ray is the executive director at Guiding Light Mission and has been working at...