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Note from ED-Jun2023

One of the major challenges of 2023 is homelessness. We’d love to share  how Love in Action is combatting this problem in our community. Our goal is to provide each person with a place of compassionate care in the same way Jesus cares for each of us.

40th Anniversary

We invite you to watch Dee’s story, who experienced first-hand the economic challenges in 1983 and decided to respond in a way that would help launch what is now Love in Action.

Volunteer Appreciation -Community Care Volunteers

"FAITH, LOVE, and HOPE... These are what make Community Care Volunteers AMAZING!!

Volunteer Appreciation -Donation Center Volunteers

"Donation Center volunteers share their talents while learning new ways to serve and always help each other grow closer together to meet the needs of our community!

Volunteer Appreciation -Upscale Resale Volunteers

Over the past few months … we installed new flooring and renovated both of our resale stores. Whether a volunteer's part was great or small, physical or spiritual (as in praying), they gave 100%. During these long exhausting days, we were blessed with good food at lunch, and great conversations about our silly youthful days, and together as a team worked hard…enduring until the very end.

Volunteer Appreciation -Clinic

Wow! That is the response of our staff regarding the many people who selflessly give their time and talent to serve on our team. Our volunteers go above and beyond with patients, taking the time to listen and provide hope.

Volunteer Appreciation -Housing

To each of our caring, willing, courageous, generous, and faithful volunteers, we say, "Gracias!" Housing volunteers provide such services as tax preparation, repairs, organization, money management, life-skill classes, prayers, fun activities, healthcare, transportation, resource connections, friendship connections, cooking instruction, exercise, community support and so much more!

Volunteer Appreciation -Community Engagement

Relational powerhouses who champion the community that is Love in Action, and who give generously of your gifts and abilities to invite and welcome others to be a part of our community.

Note from ED-Feb2023

Each year Love in Action donors make a difference in a variety of ways. Some give clothing, furniture or other household goods. Others provide food keeping the pantries well-stocked with needed food resources. Many give financially, using the Love in Action website or sending a check to 326 N Ferry St. Combatting the challenges of poverty in our area requires all varieties of giving.  

Co-op update

This is the year! For all of Love in Action’s history we’ve worked with a single, practical model for how to help people. It looks a bit like this…

Thank you for your gift. Lives are changed, not merely because resources make a difference, but also because compassion does.

Donation Impact

  • ♥ $25 one month of Backpack Blessings
  • ♥ $50 One night of shelter including meals and support
  • ♥ $231 cost per patient visit at the Health/Dental Clinic
  • ♥ $200 one week’s worth of groceries
  • ♥ $270 average cost of utility assistance
  • ♥ $10300 average cost of rental support

Love in Action is a non-profit ministry organized as a 501c3 in the State of Michigan.