Love INC of Muskegon
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2735 E. Apple Avenue
Suite A

MuskegonMI 49442
 231 773 3448
 (231)773-4007
 www.loveincofmuskegon.com

Business Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 - 4:30 and Friday 8:30 - 12:00

Requirements
Muskegon County Residents

 Adopt a Family
Families that are adopted for Christmas by area businesses and friends


 Appliance Program
This 6 hour class taught on healthy eatting and nutrition is for people that do not have a stove and refrigerator. At the end of the class they will get a certificate for a used referbished appliance from a local business.

Restrictions
one per family - must have children in the home

Fees
$30.00


 Baby Formula Love INC
Cans of baby formula

Restrictions
only 2 emergency cans given then they have to be scheduled for the baby pantry

Fees
none


 Baby Pantry - Harbor of Grace
Full service baby pantry with food, diapers, wipes, clothes, toys, furniture, lotions, bath stuff

Restrictions
children 0 - 3 years old

Fees
none


 Baby Pantry - Evanston Ave Baptist
Full Baby Pantry

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Baby Pantry - Love INC
Baby items OTHER THAN FORMULA

Restrictions
Per Love INC policy

Fees
none


 Baby Pantry NO SHOW
They had an appointment and missed it without calling the office to let us know. They can be held back from the pantry because there was no phone call.


 Bike Minisry
Sometimes we have bikes that we are able to give to someone that doesn't have transportationa and needs to get to work or doctors appointment


 Bike Ministry DENIED
Denied for reason(s) noted.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Bike Ministry NO SHOW
Did not pick up bike.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Blankets / Miscellaneous
Blankets or other warm items (miscellaneous)

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Box of Blessing
This box of food is for the people meeting requirements in classes.

Restrictions
Must be in classes.

Fees
none


 Bus Pass
Set of 2 Round Trip Bus Cards (5 points for class attendance) - limit 2 sets

Restrictions
Class attendance required

Fees
None


 Christmas Adoption
Families that were adopted by agencies for Christmas

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Christmas Baskets
Families received a Christmas Basket

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Christmas Store
This service is for the people that have taken our money managemtn class. They can come in and shop at our store at $.10 on the dollar.

Restrictions
must have gone through the money management class

Fees
$.10 on the dollar


 Clothing Voucher - MRM
This service is through MRM Thrift Stores. Clients may utilize this service once every 3 months.


 Clothing Voucher - NO SHOW
Client failed to keep scheduled appointment.


 Clothing, LIA
Every 3 months

Restrictions
Every 3 months


 Clothing, Winter Voucher at LIA
Coat, Hat, Boots, Mittens ONLY

Restrictions
Coat, Hat, Boots, Mittens ONLY

Fees
None


 Coats / Winter items at LOVE
Winter coats that have been donated that are in our backroom


 Diapers from Love INC
Emergency (10) pack of diapers given to carry someone over until the baby pantry visit

Restrictions
Not to be abused this is an emergency service as we do have the baby pantry

Fees
none


 Easter Baskets
Easter Baskets given to our clients by area churches and friends


 Farm Market Tokens
Tokens to be used at the Muskegon Farmers Market

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Financial - NOT ELIGIBLE - See Notes
Did not qualify for financial services


 Food Box
Miscellaneous, mostly non perishable foods

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Food Pantry - Calvary Church
This is a dry goods only pantry

Restrictions
must register through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - City Heart
Food, mainly non-perishable

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Food Pantry - Evanston Ave. Baptist
This is a dry goods only pantry

Restrictions
must register through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Felllowship Reformed
This ia a dry goods pantry with limited cold products

Restrictions
must register through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Fifth Reformed Church
This is a dry goods only pantry

Restrictions
must register through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none



 Food Pantry - First Congregational
This is a full service pantry with dry goods and cold food

Restrictions
must go through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Fruitland Covenant
This is a dry goods pantry

Restrictions
must go through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Fruitport CRC
Food, mainly nonperishable.

Restrictions
As per Love INC

Fees
None


 Food Pantry - Holton Community Center
This is a full service community center that will assist those that live in the Holton and Twin Lake Areas - they have food, personal care, clothes and household items.

Restrictions
Must live in Holton or Twin Lake to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Jericho Road
Food pantry - Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Food Pantry - Lakeside Baptist
This is a dry goods pantry

Restrictions
must go through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - Love INC
This is our emergency food pantry that suplies our other pantries

Restrictions
emergency use only

Fees
none


 Food Pantry - NO SHOW
Failed to show for scheduled appointment time


 Food Pantry - St. Mary's
This is a full service food pantry - they have dry goods, freezer food and personal care items

Restrictions
must go through Love INC to utilize

Fees
none


 Furniture -- No Show
Did not show up to claim furniture with voucher.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Furniture Denied
Homelessness, Prison re-entry, Red Cross referral

Restrictions
Homelessness, Prison re-entry, Red Cross referral

Fees
p


 Furniture Ministry
This is our furniture ministry - to utilize you must be transitioning from Homelessness, prisoner re-entry or referred by the American Red Cross.

Restrictions
Transitioning from homelessness, prison re-entry and American Red Cross referral required

Fees
none


 GAP Ministries
Any service that doesn't have a title, the services that only happen once or twice per year.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Gift Card
Gift card

Restrictions
See Melissa

Fees
none


 Household -- Love INC
Bed, bath, kitchen & beyond.

Restrictions
Emergency use.

Fees
None


 Household DENIED
Bed, bath, kitchen, etc. DOES NOT QUALIFY.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Household Pantry - NO SHOW
Failed to show up for their scheduled Household Pantry


 Household Pantry Calvin CRC
This pantry has items for your bed, bath, kitchen and beyond. can openers, colanders, bedding, towels, pot & pans, dishes, silverware, rugs, curtains, etc...

Restrictions
Transitioning from homelessness, Prison Re-Entry or American Red Cross verified - limited supplies so the neediest get to utilize. May only go once to this pantry unless deemed appropriate from an agency or supervisor.

Fees
none


 Household Pantry LIA
Bed, Bath & Beyound -- dishes, pots, pans, sheets, pillowcases, silverware, and much more.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Jobs 4 Life
Classes that teach how to dress for success, write a resume', interview techniques and more

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Kids Care Boxes
This is given to the children of the people in our budgeting classes

Restrictions
parents must be in budgeting

Fees
none


 Layette Ministry
Layette given to new mothers when they are at the hospital after delivery.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Love INC
Diapers for babies

Restrictions
Children 0-3 years old

Fees
None


 Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous -- Does not fit other categories.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Miscellaneous - Counselling
Session with counsellor from Compassion

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Montague Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Montague Location - Full Service - located in St. James Catholic Church

Restrictions
none

Fees
none



 New Directions
Learn to use a sewing machine! Simple stitching and basic sewing skills will be taught. Learn how to repair and hem your own clothes! Weekly projects.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Bridges to Motherhood
This support group for young mothers offers a group environment to talk over what issues you are experiencing. Also has a shopping boutique they can earn "mommy dollars" for participating in class and you can spend them in the store.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions Budget Mentoring
This one on one training offers the participant their own personal coach.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions Budgeting
This 8 week class is transforming lives, teaching people how to budget and stretch their dollar.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions Communication Well
8 weeks course to learn how to communicate well with others.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Cooking
Cooking class

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Declutter Yourself
Bring a whole sense of organization to your life -- focus on the mind, time, health, eating, relationships, home organization, and finances.

Restrictions
Love INC sign-up

Fees
None


 New Directions Exercise & Stretch
Learn new exercises and become healthier in practical ways. All classes include a teaching time and an exercise component.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Financial Fraud
Learn about some of the types of fraud and how to protect yourself.

Restrictions
Love INC sign-up

Fees
None


 New Directions Gardening
8 week course on the basics of gardening.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Healthy Eating
Learn healthy choices and easy recipes for you and your family. Discover how to shop on a shoestring.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions New Image
This 8 week class is one-on-one training that offers the participant to see him/her self the way that God has made them!

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Parenting
This class helps parents find a better way when dealing with their children. ALL PARENTING CLASSES ARE INCLUDED UNDER THIS GENERAL HEADING.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions Self Care
8 week class to explore burnout, compassion fatigue, coping skills & how to journal.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Sewing
Sewing Class

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 New Directions Stress Management
Learn whaqt stress is and what coping skills are available.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 New Directions Twice-Fed Bible Study
This 8 week class provides study on different books of the Bible with dinner following.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Pack & Play
Pack & Play - one per household

Restrictions
babies wieght

Fees
$0.00 co-pay


 Pantry Vouchers
Vouchers for pantry use.

Restrictions
See Melissa

Fees
none


 Personal Care Bethany
Personal care items -- paper products, deoderant, body soap, dish soap, cleaning products, etc.

Restrictions
Open Tuesday each week.

Fees
None


 Personal Care Blessing Backpack
Personal Care Items, snacks, socks, etc.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Personal Care Forest Park Covenant Church
Personal Care Pantry: Many items available opened weekly all year EXCEPT summer months when they are opened bi-weekly.

Restrictions
every 60 days

Fees
none


 Personal Care Holton Community
Personal care items i.e., paper products, toothpaste/brushes, cleaning supplies, etc.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 Personal Care Hope Reformed Church
Personal Care Pantry: Dish soap, laundry soap, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, tooth paste, tooth brush, shaving cream, toilet paper, kleenex, female hygien, razors, etc...

Opened once a month for scheduling

Restrictions
every 60 days

Fees
none


 Personal Care Living Word
Personal care items, i.e. deoderant, soaps, cleaning supplies, etc.

Restrictions
none

Fees
none


 Personal Care Love INC
This emergency service is offered for emergencies to get the client through until their appointment time.

Restrictions
Every 60 days

Fees
none


 Personal Care Love It Again
Personal Care items

Restrictions
6X per year

Fees
none


 Personal Care Pantry - NO SHOW
Failed to show up for their scheduled appointment


 Personal Care Upper Room Ministries
Personal Care pantry opened bi-weekly.

Restrictions
60 Days

Fees
None


 Pet Food Evanston
Dog/Cat Food

Restrictions
Must register through Love INC

Fees
0


 Ramp Ministry
This ministry is for low income household that are in need of a ramp.

Restrictions
must have a handicap needing the ramp

Fees
some fee's may be applied


 Shelter Denied
Shelter assistance denied for reasons noted.

Restrictions
Committee Review

Fees
0


 Thanksgiving Baskets
Thanksgiving baskets provided from area churches for our low income clients


 Thansksgiving Basket - St. Mary's
Thanksgiving Basket provided by St. Mary's Catholic Church for our low income cliets.

Restrictions
None

Fees
None


 TrueNorth Provided Services
Heat and Energy sent to TrueNorth for processing

Restrictions
200% aabove poverty line

Fees
none


 Utilities Denied
Utility assistance denied for reasons noted.

Restrictions
Committee Review

Fees
0