Programs

  • The Ark Youth Shelter

    THE ARK IS LOCATED IN KALAMAZOO AND IS THE ONLY SHORT-TERM CRISIS INTERVENTION SHELTER SERVING YOUTH AGES 10-17 IN THE NINE COUNTIES SERVED BY THE DIOCESE OF KALAMAZOO. THE ARK SERVES YOUTH WHO HAVE RUN AWAY; ARE IN DANGER OF BEING HOMELESS; OR ARE EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. YOUTH STAY UP TO 21 DAYS AND RECEIVE COUNSELING, SUPPORT SERVICES, AND AFTERCARE SERVICES AT NO CHARGE. THE GOAL IS TO UNITE AND STRENGTHEN FAMILIES OR HELP HOMELESS YOUTH FIND ALTERNATIVE SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING. THE ARK YOUTH INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 16-21 TO FIND HOUSING, COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION, AND FIND EMPLOYMENT. THE ARK OUTREACH PROGRAM HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH ON THE STREETS, OFFERS FREE EDUCATION AND PREVENTION WORKSHOPS IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS PROMOTE THE ARK SERVICES. THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO ELIGIBLE YOUTH SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $1.8M

  • Caring Network Services

    CARING NETWORK SERVES PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUNG WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY. THE GOALS ARE TO ENSURE HEALTHY PREGNANCIES AND BABIES AND TO HELP DEVELOP HEALTHY PARENTING BEHAVIORS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO CLIENTS AND INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, IN-HOME VISITS, REFERRALS, PREGNANCY TESTING, PREGNANCY AND PARENTING CLASSES, POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SCREENING, INFANT MORTALITY SCREENING AND EDUCATION, FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS, AND MATERIAL ITEMS. IN 2024, CARING NETWORK PROVIDED SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OVER 200 WOMEN. THROUGH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, CAR SEATS, CRIBS, DIAPERS, AND HOLIDAY GIFT BASKETS WERE GIVEN TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $395.3K

  • Bridges Counseling Program

    THE BRIDGES PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY OUTPATIENT MENTAL COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN. BRIDGES HELPS CLIENTS RESOLVE ISSUES RELATING TO DEPRESSION, ANGER MANAGEMENT, MARITAL OR RELATIONSHIP CONFLICTS, GRIEF, LOSS, GENDER IDENTITY AND DEPRESSION TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. IN 2024, BRIDGES PROVIDED 1,467 THERAPY SESSIONS.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $234.5K