Access Of West Michigan

Congregation connection program. Congregation connection links social services and faith groups, working to strengthen communities throughout kent county by supporting ministry and outreach teams. We collaborate with over 200 congregations across 17 denominations, offering training and casework services.

The access poverty education initiative provides learning opportunities on poverty related issues, including our poverty education workshops which inform participants about the intricate realities of life in poverty and are designed to provide insight into the barriers faced by low-income individuals through role-playing the lives of various family types experiencing poverty.

Training programs - sponsorship of budget classes, hunger education seminars, volunteer training and network meetings.