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APPROXIMATELY OF ALL GIFTS ARE PUT BACK INTO LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS.
88%
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CHAPEL ATTENDANCE
28,803 DECISIONS & REDEDICATIONS FOR CHRIST
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LIGHTHOUSE KIDS BIBLE CLASS HOURS
3,840 BIBLE STUDY HOURS
17,987
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MENTAL HEALTH
ADULT EDUCATION
PANTRY & CLOTHING
40+ PARTNERS
DRIVERS LICENSES & ID’S CASE MANAGEMENT HOURS
3,654 10
JOBS FOUND
FINANCIAL LITERACY
HOMES FOUND
HEALTHCARE REFERRALS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
REFERRED TO PARTNERING AGENCIES
198 183 1,802
LIFE SKILL CLASS HOURS
7,563
JOB TRAINING HOURS
12,519
FAMILIES SERVED
1,610
MEALS PROVIDED
58,495 MCC JAYHAWK PANTRY MEALS PROVIDED
10,005
INNOVATIVE PANTRY MEALS PROVIDED
408
NUMBER OF GUESTS SERVED
648
CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS GIVEN AWAY
2,965
VALUE OF ARTICLES GIVEN AWAY
11,975
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My daughters, ages one and three, were in two different daycares, which was very inconvenient. When I heard about Bright Futures, I toured the facility and immediately knew I wanted my daughters here! It makes my life easier to drop off and pick them up together. They love their teachers and friends, and I leave them each day confident, knowing they are loved and well cared for. I appreciate Bright Futures was founded on Christian principles and that my daughters are surrounded by this daily.
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Shelter guests and community members facing hardship receive certificates to shop for clothing that suits their style. This thoughtful approach preserves their dignity and provides a positive shopping experience.
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Shelter guests transitioning into homes and newcomers to our community receive a 50% discount to help furnish their new residences.
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Affordable prices found at MRM’s thrift stores enable shoppers to meet their family’s needs while maximizing tight budgets.
MONTHLY GIVING
By becoming a monthly sustainer, you provide ongoing support and resources needed to transform lives in our community. It is secure, easy to set up and offers consistent provision.
IRA REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION
If you are 72 or older, you may be able to make a lifechanging gift from your IRA account to Muskegon Rescue Mission and possibly save on your taxes.*
LEGACY GIVING
A bequest provision can be included in your will, trust, or life insurance policy. It provides flexibility and control should your circumstances change, as well as realizing some tax and estate planning advantages.*
GIFT-IN-KIND
Donations of various items such as food, supplies, toiletries and other essentials go a long way in helping our neighbors in need within our community.
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DONATE
Your donation provides more than just a meal. Every donation — financial, gifts-in-kind, or thrift store items helps provide essential services and programs for those struggling in our community.
VOLUNTEER
Are you interested in making a difference? Volunteers help make our programs and services possible. Find out how you can get involved today.
PRAY
Join our community-wide email Prayer Team and help pray for current mission needs as they arise. There’s power in prayer, and we need you!
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