Ray arrived at the doors of Guiding Light about three months ago asking for admittance into the Recovery program, a four-month, intensive and professional substance abuse treatment program offered at no financial cost to clients.
This past February 9, Donnie celebrated six months of sobriety, and now spends much of his time researching employment options.
Over the past month Guiding Light Food Services Director Allen Holt has been in talks with representatives from Degage Ministries, a local women’s shelter in Heartside Grand Rapids, about their increased need for food donations.
Guiding Light has promoted Brian Elve to be its new executive director.
On March 1st, Guiding Light Recovery alumni Shawn, Andy, Allen, Ryan, Mike, Doug P. and Doug Z. had a chance to formally celebrate reaching one year of sobriety.
Eric ventured in and out of detox and rehab centers and medical centers, fighting an addiction to alcohol that he traces back to early high school years.
On January 28th, Guiding Light celebrated the opening of a newly purchased property to supplement our Iron House program.
Over the past year Guiding Light has seen an increased need for food donations in the West Michigan community.
To us, a client is not a number, a metric, a statistic, or a paycheck; he is a human being that has fallen down and is worthy of God’s grace.
Guiding Light will celebrate the opening of its sixth Iron House this month as two of its clients move into the sober-living apartment building in the City of Kentwood.
Through the guiding light of God’s Spirit, Guiding Light partners with individuals to fulfill their God-given potential through rescue, recovery and re-engagement in the community.
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