Addiction
People rely on me here: Guiding Light Recovery gives Gabe hope for the future
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-01-2021 under NONPROFITS
The son of Polish immigrants, Gabe is a first-generation American who moved to Chicago from Poland with his family when he was a little over 1-year-old. Now at age 28, Gabe has plans to visit his father, who moved back to Poland, for a summer trip...
My own worst enemy: Getting to sober this Father's Day
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 06-08-2021 under NONPROFITS
“Dad, it’s the alcohol or me.” With those six words, David’s teenage daughter gave him an ultimatum – and helped her father put an immediate hard stop on more than three decades of drinking, drug abuse, trauma and...
The Next Right Thing: Board Member John Harrington and His Commitment
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 03-25-2021 under NONPROFITS
John Harrington still vividly recalls his 60th night at Jellema House – because that’s the night his prayers were answered. Alcohol had the Grand Rapids native firmly in its grip. He ruined relationships with his children, family,...
Guiding Light Secures New Iron House as Demand for Addiction Recovery Program Grows
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 03-01-2021 under NONPROFITS
In response to increased demand for its addiction recovery services, Guiding Light has secured a new Iron House in the City of Kentwood – its sixth sober-living apartment building. The four-unit apartment building will increase the...
As Pandemic Enters Second Year, Guiding Light Sees Increased Demand for Addiction Recovery Program
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-08-2021 under NONPROFITS
As the global COVID-19 pandemic prepares to enter its second year, Guiding Light is seeing increased demand for its addiction Recovery program. Known on the street as “no-joke recovery,” Guiding Light’s peer-run program provides an...
Guiding Light to Spotlight Addiction Recovery During Feb. 18 Virtual Ministry Update
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-03-2021 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light will host a virtual Ministry Update on Thursday, Feb. 18 focused on how the nonprofit is preparing to meet increased demand for its rescue, recovery and re-engagement programming. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will ...
Guiding Light Receives $20,000 Grant from SpartanNash Foundation
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 12-28-2020 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light today announced it received a $20,000 grant from the SpartanNash Foundation that will help support the nonprofit’s Back to Work program. This is the third consecutive year Guiding Light has received a $20,000 grant...
Putting the Pieces Back Together: Derek Achieves a Year of Sobriety
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 12-15-2020 under NONPROFITS
Derek is 27-years-old and a recent client of Guiding Light’s Recovery program. He works full-time and lives at our sober-living apartments called Iron house. This past year-and-a-half, Derek has been in recovery after years of severe...
Guiding Light to Host a Virtual Ministry Update Aug. 19
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 08-11-2020 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light will host a virtual Ministry Update on Wednesday, Aug. 19 to share how it has continued its rescue, recovery and re-engagement programming and restarted intake. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will begin the...
Guiding Light Restarts Recovery Program Intake Process with Enhanced Safety Protocols
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-08-2020 under NONPROFITS
While some organizations halted operations during the onset of COVID-19 in West Michigan, Guiding Light has adapted in order to continue its rescue, recovery and re-engagement programming in light of rising needs. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit...