ACCESS OF WEST MICHIGAN

ACCESS OF WEST MICHIGAN Access of west michigan Cultivating solutions to poverty through Education and collaboration We support people in crisis by providing long-term solutions to poverty and connecting with key partners in our community. Donate now Learn more Donate to our end of year campaign now. Help us fortify care for our community. Give today. Help us Reach Our Goal Our Community Programs Poverty Education Creating awareness of the systemic challenges of poverty, while motivating people to become involved and overcome misconceptions. read more Congregation Connections Connecting the faith-based community to issues of justice and stewardship within their benevolence outreach. read more Good Food Systems Equipping community partners, investing in our local food economy, and growing health to create a just food system for all. read more 2024- 2025 Annual report Our recent Annual Report is a celebration of what we’ve been able to accomplish together as a community. At Access of West Michigan, our vision is simple yet powerful: a community rooted in equitable systems where every neighbor has the opportunity to thrive. This year’s report shares stories of impact through our core programs- Poverty Education, Good Food Systems, and Congregation Connections. Together, we’ve reached over 900 people through workshops that change the way our community understands poverty, invested $60,000 into our local food economy, and supported 731 families and individuals through congregational partnerships. With your help, more than $335,000 was distributed to meet urgent needs of neighbors across West Michigan. We also take time to celebrate the joy of gathering- from the Walk for Good Food, where individuals and congregations stepped out in solidarity for a just food system, to our Spring Fundraising Event, where stories, shared meals, and hope came together in one room. These moments remind us that change is not only possible but already happening when we come together. Behind the numbers, this report is really about relationships, generosity, and vision. It’s about neighbors supporting neighbors, partners working side by side, and a community saying yes to justice and equity. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Explore the full report below to read more stories, see the impact of your support, and discover ways to stay connected with this work. Read More… “ Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. – Langston Hughes 2024-2025 Annual Report PDFDownload US Tax ReturnDownload Tax Return Access of West Michigan 990 Request More Information