Allegan County Ministerium Central Food Pantry M-W-F 8am-12pm - 12:30-4pm 323 Water St, Allegan
(269) 673-5472 open to all of Allegan County [Photo id with current residence and DOB]

L.O.V.E INC. Tues 4:30-6:30 ~ Thurs 1-3pm 4621 135th Ave, Hamilton (269)751-2533
[photo identification] open to residents of Allegan City, Fennville and Hamilton (only)

Housing Resource Center - call for an appointment (269) 686-2100 1291 Lincoln Rd, Allegan
open to all of Allegan County residents.

Project Hope M-W-F (Saturday by appointment) 1928 142nd Ave, Dorr (616) 681-4673
[photo ID with current residence, DOB and SS card for all household members]

St. Vincent DePaul/Blessed Sacrament Church Mon & Wed 9:45 -10:15am 220 N Cedar St, Allegan
(269) 673-4455 open to Allegan City area residents

Core City Christian Organization – M-Thurs 9am-12pm 21 West 16th St, Holland (616)355-5188
Open to anyone.

Pullman Community Center – Friday & Saturday 883 55th St, Pullman (269) 236-6967
Open to anyone.

Christian Neighbors WAYLAND AREA – Tuesday 9-12pm 1-3pm 5-7pm 122 Church ST, Wayland (269) 792-2870
Serves residents of Bradley, Dorr, Hopkins, Moline and Wayland.

Christian Neighbors SOUTHEAST –Mon 10-12 & 4-6 Tues10-12 &1-4 Thurs 3-5 and Fri 9:30-11:30 282 12th St, Plainwell
[photo ID with current residence and SS card for all household members and proof of income]
Open to residents of Otsego and Plainwell school districts.

Christian Neighbors WEST –M-Tu-Th-Fr 9:30-12pm 163 St. Peters Dr, Douglas (269) 857-1050
Open to residents of Douglas, Fennville, Glenn, Holland, Pullman and Saugatuck.
[photo ID with current residence and SS card for all household members and proof of income]

Bravo Christian Reformed Church- Wed 12:30-3pm 5587 113th Ave, Fennville (269) 236-5037
Open to residents of Pullman, Bravo, Grand Junction and Fennville. [photo ID with current residence and SS card for all household members and proof of income]

Bravo Chirstian Neighbors/ House of Mercy
5587 113th Ave, Fennville 269-236-5037 Meals on Wed (September - April only)

First Congregational Church (269) 673-3139 [ 323 Cutler St, Allegan]
Thursdays 6-7pm - Open to everyone

Church of God (269)673-4302 [1313 Marshall St, Allegan]
Monday 6-7pm – Open to everyone {transportation may be available 673-4302}

ACRDC 323 Water St, Allegan (269)673-5472
Program allows low-income families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM is free of charge to low-income families.

EXAMPLES OF SERVICES:
Wall Insulation
Attic Insulation and Ventilation
Foundation Insulation
Air Leakage Reduction
Smoke Detectors

Before contacting any non-profit agency for assistance you will need to go to the Department of Human services. Most non profits will require a determination letter form DHS before they can provide any assistance to you.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (269)673-7700 Mon-Fri 7am-5pm
3255 122nd St, Suite 300, Allegan MI 49010

Community Mental Health (269)673-6617 3285 122nd Ave, Allegan MI
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICE PORVIDED- Diagnosis of serious mental illness and homeless or at-risk of homelessness – can provide 1st month rent, security deposit, stop eviction payment, application fees and moving assistance.
Required Documents- Diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness, Homeless verification, &/or Eviction Notice

Housing Resource Center –(Formerly Allegan Crisis Center) (269)686-2100 1291 Lincoln Rd, Allegan
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICES PROVIDED –1st month rent, utilities & stop eviction payments.
Required Documents- Eviction Notice, Proof of Income, Identification & utility bill.


Christian Neighbors South East (269) 685-4166 282 12th St, Plainwell
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICES PROVIDED – Must live within Otsego, Plainwell or Martin school district.
Must be behind in rent or have a utility shut-off notice. –Past rent, 1st month rent, security deposit.
Required Documents- ID, proof of income, eviction notice, order to quit, letter from landlord showing amount owed and decision notices from other agencies.


Project Hope (616)681-4673 1808 143rd Ave, Dorr
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICES PROVIDED - Rent
Required Documents- Id

Community Housing Advocates (269) 792-6834 145 S Main St, Wayland MI 49348
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICES PROVIDED - Rental Assistance (subsidy) through the Housing choice voucher program (Section 8)
Required Documents- Soc.Sec. Card, Birth Certificates for all family members, and proof of income.

St. Vincent DePaul, Otsego – (269)692-2234 736 S. Farmer St, Otsego
ELIGIBILITY & SERVICES PROVIDED - Parish members from any city, residents of Plainwell or Otsego area, and residents of Martin & Allegan if funds are available. 1st month rent, mortgage arrearages
Required Documents- ID, Eviction notice or letter from landlord and DHS decision letter.

Allegan County Commission on Aging
3255 122nd Ave Suite 102
Alelgan MI 49010
269.673.3333
877.673.5333
269.673.0569 (fax)

www.allegancountycoa.org

HEAD START

ACRDC 323 Water St, Allegan MI (269) 673-5472

What Is Head Start?
Head Start is a comprehensive, free preschool program for income-eligible children age 3-4 living in Allegan County, Michigan. Head Start provides children with curriculum based activities that help them grow socially, physically and academically. Head Start staff members recognize that as parents, you are the first and most important teachers of your children. With your input and support, your child will leave Head Start more prepared for kindergarten, excited about learning, and socially ready to succeed!

Head Start Eligibility
• Children must be age 3 or 4 by December 1.
• Families must meet income eligibility guidelines
(Please be prepared to share your annual income information during the registration/application phase).
• Children must have a physical exam to participate.
• Children with disabilities are accepted.
• Must be residents of Allegan County.
• Children are accepted into the program based on individual and family needs.
Head Start Center Locations
• Wayland – Baker Elementary. Wayland, MI.
• Sandhill – Hopkins School District. Hopkins, MI.
• Plainwell – 623 10th St. Plainwell, MI.
• Allegan – Pine Trails Elementary. Allegan, MI.
• Fennville – Fennville Elementary. Fennville, MI.
• Home Base pre-school – services in your home throughout the county.
Head Start Schedule
• Mid-September through the end of May Annually.
• Morning classes: 8 am to 11:30 am.
• Midday classes: 10 am to 1:30 pm.
• Afternoon classes: 12:30 pm to 4 pm.
• Home Base: Appointments determined with family.
Head Start Transportation
• Head Start may offer transportation
• Children over 50 pounds and over the age of four do not have to ride in a car seat. All others must ride in a car seat provided by Head Start.
• Families may self-transport
Contacting ACRDC Head Start
Call us at (269)673-5472

LOVE Inc [Allegan City, Fennville or Hamilton residents only] 4621 135th Ave, Hamilton
(269)751-2533

DHS (269) 673-7700

Pathways 269 673-1896 http://www.lakeshore4c.org

Lakeshore Pregnancy Center Mon 12noon -7:30pm Layettes, diapers, Counseling, pregnancy testing and pregnancy classes. 114 Chestnut, Allegan 269-686-7111

Allegan Area Education Services Agency - 310 Thomas ST, Allegan 1-888-824-0032
Parenting classes; school rediness program beginning at age 4 (call about criteria to qualify) Infant-Parent counseling.

Allegan County Alternative High School 269-673-5433 (Sue Chapel)

GED clases available - Must be at lest 17 years of age - No childcare available.
Monday 3:00-8:00
Tuesday 8:00-11:00
Wednesday 8:00-11:00
Thursday 3:00-88:00

Love INC 4621 135th Ave, Hamilton (269) 751-2533

Free showers availabe at the Love INC office, M-W-Th-F 9:30am-12:30pm. If possible call in advance to reserve the shower. Towels and personal needs items are available for use if needed.

Martin Resource Center - (269) 672-5605
household appliance & furniture (call for an appointment/information - need referral)

Douglas Christian Neighbors (residents of Saugatuck, Douglas, Bravo, Pullman, Fennville, and Grand Junction) (269) 857-1050
Small household goods

Goodwill 269-673-4406 low cost household items, some furniture

Lakeshore Habitat Restore 2522 Van Ommen Dr, Holland (616) 399-7006
Discount home appliances and building materials (appliances, cabinets/countertops, carpet, doors, electrical parts, flooring, hardware, light fixtures, lumber, drywall, millwork, trim, paint, stain, plumbing, roofing, sinks, bathtubs, toilets, tools, wallpaper and windows are all available)

Love INC of NW Allegan County (serving residents of Allegan City, Hamilton and Fennville) 269-751-2533
Household goods, furniture, appliances

Matthew 25 Ministries 269-628-0340 serves all of Allegan County
Household goods and furniture.

Project Hope NE Allegan County 616-681-4673 (all of Allegan County)
Household items and furniture

Center for Women in Transition 269-673-2999 (For victims of domestic violence) house hold items

Allegan County Transportation (269) 673-4429
Call between the hours of 9am and 1pm to see if they serve your area. Must call 24 hours in advance to schedule your ride.

ACRDC (269) 673-5472
Transportation and escort services for seniors

Department of Human Services (269) 673-7700
Transportation

Goodwill (269) 673-4406 Workers-On-Wheels program

Christian Neighbors (269) 685-4166

Project Hope (616) 681-4673

Department of Human Services (269) 673-7700

Seeds of Grace (269)288-0253

MiRx card - Michigan's Prescription Drug Discount Card 1-866-755-6479
down load a copy of the application at www.michigan.gov/mdch

familyWIZE prescription drug discount card www.familywize.com

Department of Human Services - (269)673-7700 3255 122nd Ave, STE 300, Allegan MI 49010

Housing Resource Center – (269) 686-2100
Required documents – Utility bill, proof of income and Identification.

ACRDC (269) 673-5472 323 Water St, Allegan MI 49010
Required documents – Proof of Income, DHS determination letter, shut-off notice/current bill, or letter of non-deliver from fuel/propane stating client is COD

Christian Neighbors Southeast – 282 12th St, Plainwell (269)685-4166
Residence requirements - Must live within Otsego, Plainwell or Martin school districts.
Required documents –ID, proof of income, shut-off notice and DHS determination letter.

Project Hope NE – 1808 143rd Ave, Dorr (616) 681-4673
Required documents – ID and proof of address

Martin Area Resource Center 1445 S 10th St, Martin (269) 672-5605
Required documents – DHS determination notice, proof of income, ID and utility shut off notice.

Douglas Christian Neighbors – St. Peters Dr, Douglas (269) 857-1050
Required documents – ID, DHS determination notice, Housing Resource determination notice and income verification.

St. Vincent DePaul, Otsego – Parish members from any city, residents of Plainwell & Otsego area.(Martin & Allegan area residents if funds are available)
736 S. Farmer St, Otsego (269) 692-2234
Required documents – DHS determination letter, ID, utility shut-off notice.

Goodwill Industries M40 North, Allegan (269)673-4406

Love Inc (Hamilton, Allegan City or Fennville residents only) (269) 751-2533

Project Hope (616) 681-4673

Martin Resource Center (269) 672-5605

Mathwe 25 Ministries (269) 628-0340

Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard (269)673-4980

Klothes for Kids (South Shore Youth Impact) Mon & Thurs 9:30-12:30) Behind 609 W. 20th St, Holland 616-355-4018

Michigan Works Service Center for Allegan County, 2891 116th Ave (M-222), Allegan, 269-686-5079,
• 1-888-520-0445. Located next to the Allegan County Area Technical and Education Center.
• Internet availability for job search and posting resumes.
• Computers availability to create your resume.
• Workshops:
o Resume and Cover Letter Writing
o Basic Computer Skills
o Interviewing skills
o Job Searching
o Money Smarts
o Career Exploration.
• Offering training for at risk and low income youth ages 14-21, as well as funds through the Workforce Investment act for unemployed or underemployed workers. Speak with a case manager for program details.

ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH – 3285 122nd Ave, Allegan 269-673-6617 (sliding fee scale)
Outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, services for individuals with developmental disability, services for individuals with SED, prevention services, job development/coaching and community based services.

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES – (616) 396-0623 (most insurance accepted, ability to pay scale. FREE support groups)
Abuse intervention, bilingual, outpatient mental health, support groups, anger management, case management, stress management, women & children services, specialized trauma treatment for children 3-18 who have been adopted.

CATHOLIC CHARITES OF WEST MICHIGAN - (616) 796-9595 (private insurance, Medicaid, sliding fee scale) Outpatient mental health, teen AA/NA (support groups), outpatient chemical dependency for adolescents.

CATHOLIC FAMILY SERVICES – (269) 381-9800 (some insurance accepted; sliding fee scale for those without insurance; free for 90 days) Individual; family; marriage; children; youth and family counseling.

FENNVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH – (616) 453-2426 (fees unknown)
Counseling for divorce issues, death issues, suicide issues, family relationship problems, parenting, school difficulties, peer difficulties, child abuse, drugs, physical and medication issues, mental health counseling referrals.

OTTAGAN ADDICTIONS RECOVERY (OAR) (616) 686-9810 (Most insurances ((Not Blue Cross/Blue Shield)) Medicaid, Medicare and sliding fee scale)
Outpatient substance abuse treatment and intervention.

PATHWAYS OF MICHIGAN – (616)396-2301 (Sliding fee scale, most insurance accepted ((Not BC/BS, MA or HMO’s))
Abuse intervention, bilingual, family support services, outpatient mental health, support groups, outpatient chemical dependency, stress management, women & children programs.

SEEDS OF GRACE – (269) 288-0253 (Donations)
Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness by volunteer medical staff. RX, assistance, X-rays, labs, therapy for their medical patients only.

WINGS OF HOPE HOSPICE – (269) 686-8659 (FREE no charge for services)
Grief support

WMU CLINIC FOR COUNSELING AND PSYCOLOGICAL SERVICES – (616) 771-4171 (Sliding fee scale ranging from $15 to $35 out of pocket)
Individual counseling for persons experiencing personal, educational, or vocational concerns in the primary service offered by the staff throughout the year. Other services such as marital/family therapy, group counseling and psychological assessment are also offered.

SEEDS OF GRACE – 269-355-1049 FREE medical clinic for uninsured adults below the 200% poverty level. Open Thursday s 12:00-5:00pm

ALLEGAN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT – 269-673-5411

CITY ON A HILL FREE MEDICAL CLINIC – 616-748-6009 Services are provided to adults in Allegan and Ottawa counties who do not have medical insurance and meet income guidelines. Services include diagnosis of minor illness, access to community resources and referrals to other health care providers for continued care.

INTERCARE COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK – Pullman (269)236-5027 Holland (800) 653-9428
Serves people with or without insurance. For those without insurance, there is a sliding fee program.
Licensed dentists and Family Practice physicians providing care on site.