access of west michigan
"Not relaxing or easy," students try living a month of poverty
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 11-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
College students are used to the idea of living on a budget, but acting out the life of a low-income West Michigan family adds a new dimension to their perception of poverty. “I believe any experiential learning is superior to lecture-based...
Local professor engages social work students in understanding poverty
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 11-04-2016 under NONPROFITS
Every fall, Greg Scott dons a sheriff costume and gives his students the opportunity to experience poverty firsthand. He hasn’t missed one in 16 years. Scott is a professor of social work at Kuyper College and also serves as the Social Work...
Graphic designer brings new life to nonprofit
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, art-loving Erika Bland is striving for a lasting impact in her new role as Communications Coordinator at Access of West Michigan. “Access strives to be a beacon for the community,” Bland said, “and...
The Access County Wide Food Drive starts Sunday!
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 10-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
1 in 6 local families is struggling with hunger. The need is as great as ever and the help of the community is essential to solving this problem. The Access County Wide Food Drive starts Sunday and is a great community event uniting over 50 pantries...
Access Hunger Walk to Raise $120,000
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 04-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
With just over 2 weeks left to go until the 37th Annual 5k Hunger Walk, agencies across West Michigan are making a push to raise $120,000 and have 1,000 people in attendance. Participating in the Hunger Walk means that you will be joining agencies,...
Missional organization to give glimpse of poverty's challenges at local colleges
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NEWS
Rent, food, clothing, heat - these are essential costs for living in West Michigan. But what if a family's income isn't enough to cover these costs? Access of West Michigan's upcoming poverty simulation workshops will seek to initiate...
Access & Sea to Sea Cycling Fundraiser
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 06-28-2013 under NONPROFITS
This summer, a group of cyclists is pedaling 3,900 miles from LA to NYC over the course of 9 weeks with Sea to Sea, a cross-country cycling tour that raises awareness and funds in support of those living in poverty around the world. Access of West...
Be a hero. Fight hunger.
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 03-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Every community needs a hero. Someone with courage that will rise to the challenge. Someone with energy and excitement. Someone with dedication and a heart ready to serve. Will you be a hero? A band of one thousand heroes will come together this May...
Could you survive a month in poverty?
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 02-20-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Poverty Simulation workshop is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family trying to survive from week to week. The object of the experience is to sensitize participants to the...
8,000 meals provided in the 2012 holiday season
by (Access of West ...)
Submitted 01-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
It happened again this year; on a day when I least expected it in mid-December. It was just a voice on the other end, but I couldn’t help tearing up when she told her story. Getting out of an abusive marriage, couch surfing at friend’s...