Guiding Light Board of Directors
A path to a better place: Harvey Koning values Guiding Light's approach to recovery
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 07-28-2021 under NONPROFITS
Faith has always been an integral part of Harvey Koning’s life, but when he left his hometown of Grand Rapids to attend Harvard Law School his Christianity “got real” for him. “Being away from home and meeting so many people...
From darkness to light: Kyle Hinton encourages men to "do the footwork"
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 06-30-2021 under NONPROFITS
Guiding Light’s newest board member has only had the chance to briefly walk through the doors of 255 Division Ave. SE because of COVID-19. But Kyle Hinton has walked in the shoes of the men who seek recovery and reconnection through the...
Elizabeth Bovard Strong: Bringing philanthropy full circle
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-24-2021 under NONPROFITS
Elizabeth Bovard Strong has long been an advocate for others in need – particularly for individuals facing homelessness and addiction. Originally from Pennsylvania, she lived in several states before settling in Michigan, travels that...
Outgoing Board Member Will Always Have a Heart for Heartside
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-16-2021 under NONPROFITS
It took an internship in Philadelphia to help John Dice see – really see – the men and women experiencing homelessness in West Michigan. The Grand Rapids native had to walk a fair number of blocks to his internship in the City of...
Guiding Light Welcomes Kyle Hinton to Board of Directors
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 01-04-2021 under NONPROFITS
Kyle Hinton, a licensed marriage and family therapist addressing trauma, substance abuse, behavioral health and mental health, has joined Guiding Light’s board of directors. Hinton brings 30 years of experience working in mental health...