The New Life in Christ Program is a four month, residential, Christian based, addiction recovery program for men. It is a program licensed by the state of Michigan within Guiding Light Mission. Bible study, anger management, relationship building and banking courses are just a few of the educational opportunities for men dealing with addictions.
Guiding Light Mission believes in being good stewards of donor dollars, therefore, if there is an opportunity to partner with another agency for services, we will do that. For example, Booth Family Services receives two office spaces, free of charge to assist the community with housing opportunities.
255 S. Division Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616.451.0236
Learn more about Emergency Services here.
The Mission is funded entirely by private donations and relies extensively on volunteers.
Church Family Mentor Program
Mentorship is a vital component of our recovery program. With your help we can ensure greater success for our clients on their journey of rehabilitation and re-entry. The Church Family Mentor Program is important in that it allows the man that they 'adopt' to grow back into society. To learn more about the guidelines and reponsibilities of this mentorship, please click here.
255 S. Division Ave. - Grand Rapids, MI 49503 - 616.451.0236 For program information, e-mail: newlifeinchrist@lifeonthestreet.org
Jessica Manfrin, Development Director jessica@lifeonthestreet.org 616.451.0236 x13
In the heart of Grand Rapids, a few blocks from burgeoning urban developments and a growing community of business professionals, exists one of the poorest neighborhoods in Grand Rapids. The Heartside Neighborhood is both racially and culturally diverse, and its neighbors represent the greatest cross section of homeless and destitute citizens of Kent County.
Men, young and old. Women, children, and families. Veterans. Individuals suffering from mental illness. Individuals with a physical disablility. People living with addiction. These are the faces of Heartside and the members of our community in greatest need of support, resources, and prayers.
In addition to Guiding Light Mission, Heartside is also served by these organizations, partners in our mission:
Guiding Light Mission exists to create a healing experience that allows individuals to discover a new life in Christ. We expect re-engagement in community. We provide food and shelter to all and resources to men that support their social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual needs.
Bill Shaffer, Program Director bill@lifeonthestreet.org
Dennis Cochran, Workforce Development Director Major Donors and Business Manager denny@lifeonthestreet.org James Johnson, Church Engagement Manager Major Donors and Business Manager james@lifeonthestreet.org
To make a donation to our emergency shelter, please click here.
Thank you to Douglas J Aveda Institute for providing student hairdressers to cut the hair of community members at Guiding Light Mission once monthly.
We are looking for energetic students for a variety of opportunities. Read More
Donate your gently used or new items. We need items like dishes and other household items for men who have graduated the programs. Read More
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