Love In the Name of Christ – Newaygo County

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Love In the Name of Christ - Newaygo County

Economic Opportunity: Poverty
11 W 96th St, Grant, MI 49327
Phone (231) 652 - 4099
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Our mission

To mobilize local churches to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ.
Opportunities

Transformational Ministry Mentor

Provide support and encouragement to students as they do down the pathway to financial and life stability.
  • Weekly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Evenings

Help Center Phone Volunteer

Answer Help Center phone line, assist neighbor in need with completion of an intake form over the phone, be comfortable asking questions and praying for others out loud.
  • Weekly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

Furniture Room

Assist customers in the furniture room and mattress areas. Answer questions and prepare delivery paperwork at Love INC Resale Store.
  • Weekly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Office work, Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Community Service Opportunities

Love INC of Newaygo County does offer community service opportunities to high school students needing community services credit hours, and also to community members who have court ordered community service requirements. All community service performed through Love INC must be approved in advance by the Love INC staff.
  • Occasional
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Shopper Assistant

Help individuals shop, offer friendship and prayer, and make them feel welcome in our Food Pantry.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • None
  • Weekdays

Receiving Department

Assist people with unloading of donations, sorting donations and placing them in the proper bins/areas at Love INC Resale Store.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10)
  • Physical, Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Truck Driver & Driver Assistants

Driving the Love INC Truck and/or assisting with loading and unloading of large furniture items and appliances. Truck is equipped with a life gate. All items are picked up from or delivered to a garage or outside. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required for drivers. No CDL required.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Physical, Outdoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings

Cashier

Operate the cash register, bag items, greet and assist customers at Love INC Resale Store.
  • Weekly
  • Teens, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Items we need

Gift-In-Kind (Items) Donations

Resale Store Donations:

Donations of gently used clothing, shoes, household items, books, furniture, and electric appliances are appreciated and accepted at the Love INC Resale Store M-Sa, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. We offer pick up assistance for larger items such as furniture and appliances. For questions concerning accepted donations or to schedule a donation pick up, please contact us at 231-652-4099.

Food Pantry Donations: 

The Love INC Community Food Pantry serves over 400 families each month. Donations may be dropped off at the pantry-receiving door M-F, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Items needed include:

Personal care items:

Toilet paper, soap, shampoo, sanitary products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant.

General food items:

Canned fruits, flour, sugar, cereal, baking mixes, tuna.

Fresh produce:

Fresh fruits, berries, and vegetables are so appreciated. Plant an extra row in your garden and share with our community members in need.
  • In-Kind Donations
How you help

Volunteer opportunities are available in our Resale Store, Food Pantry, Help Center, through Gap Ministries, Rooms of Refuge, and our Transformational Ministry. In addition, we also have several short-term projects and partner church ministries in need of willing hands and hearts. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people in the community, and to form long-term relationships.
About us

The Love INC relational ministry model contains four main ministry modes; The Help Center, The Resale Store, GAP Ministries and Transformational Ministry. Each mode goes deeper in fulfilling Love INC’s mission to transform lives and communities In the Name of Christ.