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Prenatal and Family Health Clinic
“It’s terrible to be 14 or 15 and to be pregnant – to be scared to death. Maybe you (had) parents who were so angry, they would kick you right out of the house.” When Roma Beorsma, 92, began working as a Booth Memorial Hospital nurse in 1946, it was …Read More
The Salvation Army Prenatal and Family Health Clinic Assists Gladis
After working in health services for ten years, Gladis Martinez lost her job and struggled to support her family while expecting her third child. She came to The Salvation Army for medical help. “Never in my life have I ever experienced such a wonderful program,” Gladis explained in a video …Read More
Betty Zylstra Represents The Salvation Army at the UN
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the principal global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women, will be holding its 57th session on the Status of Women this year. The Salvation Army Director of Social Services in Kent County, Betty Zylstra, has been appointed …Read More
Turning Point Dedicated to Treating Patients
The Salvation Army Turning Point Programs are one of the only non-profit, hospital accredited addiction centers in Michigan treating both substance use and co-occurring disorders, and strives to decrease the stigma associated with people suffering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. 1 in every 8 Americans has a significant problem …Read More
From Alcohol Addiction to Recovery Coach
Scott Blok admitted himself to Turning Point, a local resource for alcoholics and addicts, in September of 2010. Within a six week timeframe leading up to his admittance, his wife left him, his house was foreclosed and his second alcohol-related offense put him in Kent County jail. Life’s hardships were …Read More
Consumer’s Energy donates $1 million to The Salvation Army
In keeping with its promise to Michigan, Consumers Energy is making a $1 million contribution to The Salvation Army, enabling us to support the state’s most vulnerable residents with emergency energy bill assistance. The contribution comes during the 30th anniversary of the PeopleCare program, jointly founded and led by The …Read More
Turning Point Empowers Individuals and Society
1 in every 8 Americans has a significant problem with alcohol or drugs, and 1 in 3 families are affected. After having her first drink at age 16, Amy had “a love for alcohol” that lured her to binge drink. “I grew up feeling like I never fit in anywhere,” …Read More
Help Us Meet Our Goal
Thank you to everyone so far who has so generously donated to The Salvation Army this holiday season. Your donations to the red kettles and the overall Red Kettle Campaign have brought us within $184,000 of our campaign goal of $1,700,000. We need your help to fill in the rest …Read More
Angel Tree Celebrates Gift Giving
Gift-giving has been a Christmas tradition for hundreds of years, and although Barbie and Pikachu are not directly symbolic of the Christmas spirit, giving and receiving gifts has been an important part of relationships throughout human history! It’s about being encouraged to think of those you love and the things …Read More
18th Annual Women\’s Auxiliary Charity Golf Outing
In nearly 20 years, The Salvation Army’s Women’s Auxiliary has helped to raise over $450,000 for our less fortunate neighbors in the Kent County area. This year, the “Chip in to Change Lives” Charity Golf Outing will take place Monday, July 16th at the Watermark Country Club, located at 1600 …Read More
