Haircuts from Aveda
This week the men from Guiding Light Recovery had the opportunity to get their haircut courtesy of the Douglas J Aveda Institute in downtown Grand Rapids.
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Retreat to the Upper Peninsula
Recently, two Guiding Light donors approached us with an offer for us to use their cabins in Hessel, Michigan on the Upper Peninsula, and we jumped at the opportunity.
Guiding Light Maintains Platinum Seal of Transparency by GuideStar
For the fourth consecutive year, Guiding Light has again been awarded a Platinum Seal of Transparency by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on U.S. nonprofits.
Guiding Light Receives $10,000 Grant to Support the Temporary Emergency Shelter for Heartside Residents
Guiding Light has received a $10,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation supporting the temporary emergency shelter.
Ryan Moves to Iron House
On Friday, Guiding Light Recovery client Ryan took the next step in his journey and moved out of what has been his home for the past seven months.
Board Member Brad Mathis Sees Faith as the Essence of Guiding Light
At the intersection of health care and homelessness, Brad Mathis saw the opportunity to make a difference.
Getting Off the Carousel: Andy Odehnal on the Transformative Power of Guiding Light
When Andy Odehnal joined the board of Guiding Light in 2010, the nonprofit was still very much a traditional homeless shelter.
Scott Returns
For the first time in over a year, long-time Guiding Light volunteer Scott Lenger stepped foot inside Guiding Light.
Volunteer Work at Camp Henry
The men of Guiding Light Recovery volunteered at Camp Henry, a local retreat organization that “provides life changing experiences for all in a Christian environment.”
Welcoming Back Volunteers
As vaccinations against COVID-19 are becoming more and more widely distributed, Guiding Light is slowly but surely opening our doors to volunteers again.
