Providing a place at the table. Celebrating the activity of God in our midst, the mission of Access of West Michigan is to be a faith-based leader in linking congregational, individual, and community resources to eliminate hunger and reduce the impact of poverty in Kent County. Hunger Walk 2015 is a Success! From all of us at Access of West Michigan, we want to THANK YOU for joining us at the Hunger Walk 2015! .

BCFS Has A New Website! February 21, 2018. We are pleased to announce that our new website is now live. The new site has a fresh new look. We have improved the menu and your ability to view from your mobile devices. Be sure to check out our blog. December 25, 2017 and January 1, 2018.

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The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Board of Directors. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award Dinner. Civil and Human Rights Career Center. Civil and Human Rights Voting Record. Join the fight to protect and advance civil and human rights. Proposed Census Question Driven by Nativist Political Agenda. Commerce Secretary Ross must stand firm against Trump Campaign pressure to disrupt and politicize the census. Tell Congress to Protect Dreamers Now.

A few weeks ago I read an article in the New York Times Magazine about an anti-poverty program in Mexico called. As an investment in the future. Linda Gibbs, the deputy mayor for health and human services, agreed. That education and health as children are key to getting out of poverty as. The House and Senate want to .

Thursday, January 23, 2014. Public Policy and Communications Coordinator. Director of Development joins Early Care and Learning Council. Early Care and Learning Council. Wednesday, January 8, 2014.

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Tell Congress to Finish the Job on State Aid, Unemployment Insurance and COBRA Health Subsidies NOW. The economic picture for state and local governments could worsen in coming months, teachers across the country are being handed their pink slips working families are struggling and all experts agree that unemployment rates will not dramatically decrease anytime soon. Meanwhile, legislation providing needed assistance is languishing in Congress.

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