Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE OTHER WAY WORKS TO EMPOWER NEIGHBORS RESIDING IN A LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY IN GRAND RAPIDS, MI THROUGH PROVIDING ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS AND REFERRAL SERVICES, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING TO ACHIEVE SPIRITUAL, RELATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION MINISTERING TO AN URBAN, LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: LITTLE LIGHTS INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH THE EARLY LEARNING NEIGHBORHOOD COLLABORATIVE TO PROVIDE TUITION-FREE INFANT, TODDLER, AND PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR INCOME-QUALIFYING FAMILIES. INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOMS OPERATE 10 HOURS PER DAY, 5 DAYS PER WEEK, USING EVIDENCED-BASED CURRICULUM AND PRACTICES. PARTICIPATION IN LITTLE LIGHTS ALSO INCLUDES MEALS, DIAPERS, AND FORMULA AT NO COST, AND A NUMBER OF FAMILY SUPPORTS INCLUDING TEACHER HOME VISITS, RESOURCE REFERRALS, DENTAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, SUPPORTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS, AND OTHER SERVICES.
FOOD ASSISTANCE: A THREE-TIERED APPROACH TO FOOD ASSISTANCE GEARED TOWARD FOOD SOVEREIGNTY: 1. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY: AVAILABLE 4 DAYS PER WEEK FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR MONTHLY USE, WITH WEEKLY SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH VARIOUS USDA AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. 2. AGAPE FOOD CO-OP: GROUP OF NEIGHBORS WHO MEET REGULARLY AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT NEEDS DETERMINED BY MEMBERS THEMSELVES. A NOMINAL FEE IS CHARGED TO OFFSET COSTS. 3. FRESH MARKET: RETAIL SPACE SELLING FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE AT 50% DISCOUNT FOR INCOME-QUALIFYING NEIGHBORS. SNAP BENEFITS ARE ACCEPTED.
FAMILY/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES FOR THE WESTSIDE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 DAYS PER WEEK DESIGNED TO BE WELCOMING FOR ALL. SCHEDULED PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, FAMILY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES, COMMUNITY GARDEN PARTICIPATION AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Scott Bloem | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $40,814 |
| Aly Rickman | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| Krashawn Martin | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| Winna Bosman | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| Sarah Jongsma | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| Michelle Datema | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 |
| Tom Emigh | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
| Brion Doyle | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| Mike Vanlaan | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| Tim Fatum | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
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