Addiction
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...Guiding Light to Host a Virtual Ministry Update May 5
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 05-04-2020 under NONPROFITS
While many businesses and organizations have slowed or halted operations, Guiding Light has continued its rescue, recovery and re-engagement programming and is in need of community support. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit will host a virtual...From Self-Destruction to Self-Awareness
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 11-18-2019 under NONPROFITS
The story isn’t an uncommon one. Andy was attending high school in Novi, and was a member of the lacrosse team, participating in bowling, and golf. His family belonged to a country club and life was, arguably, good. It started with a bit...Small steps, big results
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
A new year is often thought of as a new start. For Johnny, this January has been the realization of a long-time goal. This is a special story for me to be able to share with you: the hard work and long road that’s resulted in a new type of...New website provides centralized information, resources for people with addiction
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Brian Keeley of the Grand Rapids Red Project discusses MIREcovery.info, a one-stop website that provides information on services for people with addiction and their loved ones. The new...