Building Dignity through Christ
Help us build a better future for our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Dégagé Ministries ensures that our city continues to be a place of possibility for everyone. To meet growing community needs, we are expanding our capacity and advancing our mission by constructing a new three-story building and renovating our current facility.
The expansion and renovation project will allow us to help more people find the path to a more sustainable future.
Please prayerfully consider making a donation to help us.
Offline donations can be called in (616.454.1661) or sent to our offices at 144 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.
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Poverty in Our City is Real
The Numbers:
in Kent County used the homeless system in 2018—3,400 were children.
in chronic homelessness in the last four years.
in the U.S. lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Women have been impacted the hardest.
*According to the Coalition to End Homelessness.
†Source: “Scott Pelley’s interview with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.” 60 Minutes. May 17, 2020.
The new and renovated facility will include:
An expanded dining room to serve 90,000 meals a year (50% increase in capacity, from 120 to 180 seats)
A day wellness center providing 1,000 – 2,000 new wellness visits per year
A workforce development center with expanded programming to serve 900 – 1,000 attendees per year
An expanded Open Door Women’s Center
- Rooms for women and their children providing 3,000 – 3,500 new overnight stays per year
- 65% increase in overnight shelter capacity and third-shift sleeping space (from 40 – 66 beds)
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The dining room is the only community center in Heartside. I am so thankful you are expanding as it’s always so full.”
~ David, Dining Room Patron
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
Matthew 25:35