A significant need to enhance the care of those residing at JIS is creating a separate space for families. Currently single men, single women as well as parents with their children all reside under one roof. The needs of a single mom with three small children, an elderly veteran with mobility concerns and a younger individual working on substance use recovery vary greatly. The family shelter will increase the safety and support we can offer to families by providing a separate space for them to work toward their unique goals. Additionally, this will free up beds at the current shelter to allow additional space for single women in need of emergency shelter to find stability and wrap around support.

 
 
 
 

Thanks to the generosity of the John George Jr. Trust and their $3,000,000 matching gift, your impact will be DOUBLED!

Make a gift or pledge online today, or contact us if you’d like to have a conversation about your giving commitment.

 
 

Thank you to those who have already partnered financially:

  • John george jr. trust

  • Alro Steel / Alvin L Glick Foundation

  • State of Michigan Labor & Economic Opportunity

  • Dawn Foods

  • hurst foundation

  • Phil & Pat Willis Foundation

  • MELLING FAMILY FOUNDATION

  • BILL & VI SIGMUND FOUNDATION

  • Eaton Corporation

  • Arbor Church

  • LAVERY FAMILY FOUNDATION

  • Skiff Lake Bible Church

  • Many local families

 
 
 
 

Your gift of $100, $1,000 $10,000 or more will not only help make this expansion project a reality, but it will be doubled thanks to the generosity of the John George Jr. Trust. They will be matching every gift that is donated to the Family Shelter project, up to $3,000,000.00.

Will you consider making a tax-deductible gift or a pledge today?

 

If you would like to discuss your giving commitment with shelter leadership, submit your information here and we will be in touch soon!

 

*Phase I is based on cost estimates by Construction Management Firm R.W. Mercer, Architect Jason Covalle and anticipated deferred maintenance and initial operational expenses. Phase II which includes facility storage, updated parking and extreme weather emergency space is currently being reviewed.