Skip to content
yellow guiding light logo
  • About
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
    • Community Partners
  • Services
    • Men’s Addiction Recovery
    • Women’s Addiction Recovery
    • Resources
  • Impact
    • Impact Data
    • LightKeeper
    • Newsletters
    • Get Involved
    • Stories
  • PLANNED GIVING
  • Contact
Guiding LIght yellow 95th anniversary logo
Donate
Guiding LIght yellow 95th anniversary logo
DONATE
  • ABOUT
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
    • Community partners
  • SERVICES
    • Men’s Addiction Recovery
    • Women’s Addiction Recovery
  • IMPACT
    • Impact Data
    • Lightkeeper
    • Newsletters
    • Get Involved
    • Stories
  • PLANNED GIVING
  • CONTACT
  • DONATE
Guiding LIght yellow 95th anniversary logo

Recovery

Guiding Light Focus Points

March 20, 2024September 26, 2022 by Doug Pancy
list of guiding light's focus points

Guiding Light Recovery is a four-month inpatient substance abuse treatment program available for Grand Rapids men at no financial cost.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

The Preacher’s Son is Finally Living Life Sober, Happy and Free

February 11, 2025September 9, 2022 by Doug Pancy
Kenan

Kenan’s addiction began at 14. Alcohol became a crutch. Family, job, and health complications fueled his descent. Guiding Light’s recovery program saved him.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, Iron House, News, Recovery

Six Men Move to Iron House

March 20, 2024September 9, 2022 by Doug Pancy
men sitting outside of iron house

When Jalen, Brett, Mark, Eric, Craig, and Victor were accepted into the Recovery program, most will tell you their plan was not to spend an extended period of time under the Guiding Light umbrella.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, Iron House, News, Recovery

Guiding Light at the Y

March 20, 2024September 9, 2022 by Doug Pancy
men working out at the ymca

Guiding Light men prioritize physical fitness at the YMCA, fostering community and sobriety. Thanks to donors and the YMCA’s support.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

Working Out With The Phoenix

March 31, 2025August 24, 2022 by Doug Pancy
men working out at the 8th day gym with the phoenix

Three times a week, men from the Guiding Light Recovery program head over to local 8th Day Gym to attend a group exercise session with The Phoenix.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

Finding Faith in Recovery

March 20, 2024August 16, 2022 by Doug Pancy
men gathered for the Lectio Divina

One of the unique aspects of the Guiding Light Recovery program is the emphasis we place on the spiritual development of clients.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

Blessed is the Man Who Perseveres Under Trial: Brandon’s Commitment Statement

March 20, 2024August 16, 2022 by Doug Pancy
andrew showing meeting participants his poster

Guiding Light Recovery is a professional, holistic and all-encompassing four-month substance abuse treatment program for men struggling with addiction and is offered for no financial cost.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

Guiding Light Barbecues

March 20, 2024July 22, 2022 by Doug Pancy
men playing games in the backyard of iron house

There is a huge community of support that has grown around Guiding Light over the past decade.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, Iron House, News, Recovery

Book Study

March 20, 2024July 13, 2022 by Doug Pancy
people around a table at book study

Every Tuesday at noon, the men of Guiding Light Recovery sit down with Scott Lenger for an hour-long book study.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, News, Recovery

I Have Some Hope: Guiding Light Helps Victor Cope with Decades of Trauma, Depression, Alcohol

February 11, 2025July 8, 2022 by Doug Pancy
victor

When Victor landed on the doorstep of Guiding Light in February, he hadn’t touched a drop of alcohol in nearly five years – but he was far from sober.

Categories All Stories, Guiding Light, Iron House, News, Recovery
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page7 Page8 Page9 … Page11 Next →

Search

Categories

  • All Stories
  • Community
  • Guiding Light
  • Iron House
  • Job Post
  • News
  • Newsletter
  • Press Releases
  • Recovery
  • Treatment
  • Uncategorized
  • Videos
  • Women's Recovery

Recent Posts

  • I Couldn’t Run or Hide.
  • The Light Post Newsletter – Issue 16
  • Renewing the Heart in Preparation for Easter
  • 2024 ANNUAL REPORT: Your Impact at Guiding Light
  • Think of 20 people you know…
decorative torn paper

From darkness to light, see the transformations here:

STORIES
VIDEOS

Contact Us

Contact Us

Sign Up for our Newsletter

Receive a quarterly newsletter by U.S. Mail

newsletter sign up

Join our e-mail list

Receive our e-mailed bi-monthly stories and updates

E-mail sign up
white guiding light logo

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.

255 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-0236

Facebook Linkedin Youtube Instagram
  • Location
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use

©2025 Guiding Light Mission. All rights reserved.

| EIN: 38-2638465 | Non-Profit ID: 402257