Mars Hill/Area Resources

Foreclosure Prevention: Home Repair Services [Kent County]

Offers professional counseling and loss mitigation advocacy for homeowners currently delinquent on their mortgage, with the goal of resolving the delinquency and reinstating the mortgage. Call 616.241.2601 and ask to speak with their foreclosure intake person.

United Way’s First Call for Help [2-1-1]

United Way’s 2-1-1 is a free information and referral service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find help with food, housing, and other basic needs by dialing 2-1-1 from any land line, or 616.459.2255 / 800.887.1107 from your cell phone.

Salvation Army Booth Family Services

The Salvation Army can help with basic needs and crisis assistance, including emergency housing. They can be reached at 616.459.9468.

Family Resource Guide [online]

Provides easy access to information on programs, services, and topics for children and families in the Kent County area, including basic needs, childcare, employment, and counseling. Visit familyresourceguide.info.

Love INC

Love In the Name of Christ [Love INC] in Hudsonville serves families in Grandville, Jenison, and Hudsonville, as well as those attending Mars Hill but living out of the target area. They offer over 46 different helping ministries meeting needs of all types, including budgeting and parenting classes, clothing, and school supplies. Connect with Love INC by calling 616.662.3300.

Dollar Sense Money Management Classes

Dollar Sense is a non-judgmental and fun money management course where you can learn to be smarter about money, worry less about it, and get more of the things you need and want with the money you already have. Dollar Sense consists of four 2-hour classes and is offered several times during the year. For more info or to register, call Dave Treul at 616.336.3212.