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Beacon of Hope is different from other mercy ministries in that Beacon is not get and go… Beacon is come and grow.

Those who enroll at Beacon are called “Participants” because they participate in:

  • building relationships with Beacon volunteers
  • learning and doing through the Learn & Earn program
  • connecting with other community resources
  • creating a household spending plan

Our Beacon of Hope Family Care Ministry was highlighted in an Article by Bob Osburn from the Wilberforce Academy. Click here!

Services

  • One-to-one sessions with Advisors: Participants meet one-to-one with a Volunteer Advisor. Beacon has Advisors for both women and men.
  • Weekly Group Bible studies
  • Learn & Earn Program: Participants earn “credits” by completing a variety of activities to purchase NEW items in the store, such as household supplies, personal care products, diapers, wipes, and other baby supplies. Offerings include Tuesday evening classes at Beacon and Wednesday evening classes at church. Call the office for the current list of classes.
  • Food Pantry: We offer emergency food assistance by appointment only up to twelve times per calendar year.

    Emergency Food Hours (by appointment, only)
    • Tuesdays - 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
    • Thursdays - 10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    • Fridays - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.




  • Legal Assistance: The first Tuesday of each month a lawyer from Legal Services of South Central Michigan has appointments at Beacon of Hope. Call Beacon office to make an appointment.