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

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

Arbor Circle - Counseling services for problems of mental illness, substance use disorders, violence, neglect or abuse.

Cherry Street Health Services - Comprehensive health services for low-income children and families.

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

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

The Rapid - Information about the public transit (bus) system of the greater Grand Rapids area.

Planned Parenthood - Affordable reproductive, sexual health and education services.

Pregnancy Resource Center - A faith-based resource providing medical services for those facing crisis pregnancies, assistance for parents with babies and toddlers and adoption referrals.

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

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

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

YWCA - Domestic violence counseling and shelter services.

Women’s Advocacy Resources

Feminist.Com - An online community fostering awareness, education and activism.

National Committee on Pay Equity - Awareness, education and activism around the issue of the gender wage gap.

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