Discover Dégagé!
Learn more about homelessness and the life transformations happening at Dégagé Ministries. The program begins at noon, but lunch will be available at 11:30am
Our guests won’t face homelessness alone.
How We Help
Meals
Nutritious meals are served in a vibrant community center.
Shelter
A safe place to sleep for women in crisis.
Hygiene
Hygiene services to shower and get a haircut.
ID Assistance
ID program to get state IDs required for jobs and housing.
Case Management
Staff work one-on-one to assist in overcoming barriers.
Workforce Development
Opportunities to learn workforce skills and gain experience.
Voucher Program
Dégagé charges a small fee for some of its services to instill dignity and respect. A $2 voucher can purchase meal extras, buy items at our Thrift store, secure vital documents and more.
Our Impact In 2025
meals served
number of volunteers
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percentage of Heartside Landings (Complex Care) residents still housed
women directly assisted by Dégagé to attain housing
total women whose housing resolved by year end
vital records obtained
unique number of women seeking shelter
number of people who attended awareness & educational events
Serving Grand Rapids
Dégagé Ministries provides Emergency, Empowerment, and Engagement services to people experiencing homelessness or poverty in Grand Rapids.
Emergency Services
MEETING BASIC NEEDS.
Emergency services include meals, shelter, showers, haircuts, and a Rest Center where those recovering from surgery or illness can rest.
Empowerment Services
BUILDING A NEW LIFE.
Empowerment services include ID and Case Management (access to resources such as health care and housing). The Workforce Development program provides employment opportunities both externally and internally, including the Open Door Bakery and Thrift on Div store, Dégagé‘s social enterprise businesses. Dégagé also provides transitional housing through its Close to Home and Heartside Landings Complex Care programs.
Engagement Services
UTILIZING YOUR GIFTS AND PASSIONS.
Engagement services include opportunities for community members to partner in addressing homelessness and poverty by volunteering, participating in education or advocacy, or to become an ambassador.
