Self Help Alternative Living Opportunities Of Michigan Inc

Shalom provides several opportunities for our participants, staff and volunteers to experience community through activity.

Many participants worked in our farm, thrift store and woolery where they worked in teams skirting and washing wool, operated looms and carding machines, made dryer balls, cat toys, banners and other products in a supportive and safe atmosphere. Farm participants worked with sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens and alpaca while experiencing gardening and other year- round projects(gathering eggs and caring for livestock). The 6000 square foot woolery building allowed opportunities for woodworking, painting and growth toward meeting our future goal of 50 weekly woolery participants. Shaloms coffee connection allows for further skill development and community relationships for participants. Through our thrift store and art shows, participants enjoy sorting, processing and selling donated and self-created goods. These activities are made possible through our many full and part-time staff/coaches and more than 50 regular volunteers. Several of our participants continue to develop their skills of woodworking, painting and furniture making.