Caring for Refugees and Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Are you interested in welcoming and caring for the refugees or those experiencing homelessness in our community? Here are some ways to get involved.
Donate Furnishings: Magnify partners with Mel Trotter, Dégagé Ministries, and the Servant Center to provide furnishings for individuals and families moving into apartments. We also help furnish homes for refugee families. Donations are stored in our storage unit until they are needed.
Vehicles: One main goal of the refugee families we co-sponsor is to help them get their driver’s license and to get them a car. Do you have a car you are willing to donate or sell?
Heartside Spa Day: Monthly, we head to downtown Grand Rapids with other area health ministries to serve the homeless. Services include foot & nail cleansing, haircuts and taking blood pressures. The most important thing we do is carefully listen to their stories, care and pray for them. Health care and other volunteers are needed. No experience necessary. Transportation is provided, 11:30am-3:00pm.
Periodic Projects: Throughout the year, we partner with local ministries on a variety of special projects. These may include assembling welcome baskets for individuals and families transitioning from homelessness into permanent housing, as well as other opportunities to meet practical needs in our community.
For more information about any of these opportunities, please contact Carol Gates or 616.443.2623
