Help is Available

Our community offers many resources available to help women transition to economic independence. Here are connections to a few of them.

Local/Kent County Resources

United Way - website of Heart of West Michigan’s 211 with access to their Kent County resource database.

Kent Regional 4C Association - Kent County child care resources.

ACCESS Food Pantry Network - Find food pantries in the Kent County area.

Safe Haven Ministries -  a faith-based resource addressing domestic violence issues.

YWCA - providing domestic violence counseling and shelter services.

Child & Family Resource Council – Family Resource Guide - a comprehensive guide of services for children and families.

The Rapid (Bus System) - information about the public transit system of Greater Grand Rapids.

Reentry Resource Center - an interactive resource website for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration and for organizations working with individuals with criminal convictions on their record.

Women’s Advocacy

Wider Opportunities for Women - WOW is a national organization  providing information and resources devoted to economic independence for families, women, and girls.

National Committee on Pay Equity -  A site devoted to the gender wage gap.

Feminist.Com -  Feminist.com is a thriving online community fostering awareness, education and activism.