SOAR Success: Kim and Benito
The SOAR program is designed to assist people in applying for Social Security Insurance (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Case workers provide in-depth, step-by-step assistance to...
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Congratulations, Laura! Michigan AmeriCorps Member of the Month, August 2011
By Megan Sargent, Michigan Community Service Commission Laura Herrick is the type of person who truly believes in helping uplift others for their own benefit, and not for the praise she will receive...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Struggle: Bill and Jo's Story
For many of us, the idea of home foreclosure seems a distant threat, carrying a strong, specific connotation with it. We perceive that it doesn't apply to us – we have secure jobs, are hard-working,...
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Holland Christian Cross Country's CAN Run
In order to demonstrate the plethora of possible meanings of the word "CAN", head cross country coach Dave DeKruyter created an out-of-the-box practice for his team. At the beginning of practice, each...
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A Life of Giving: Ruth Hill
Written by Mark Tucker Those among us who will be truly happy are the ones who have sought and found how to serve. –Albert Schweitzer I can’t think of a better statement that reflects the life of...
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CAH Receives Bank of America Grant
Bank of America generously donated $20,000 to Community Action House for our operating budget. This ceremony took place at their branch on South Washington in Holland. A huge thank you for an...
View ArticleCommunity Housing Partnership (CHP) Nominated for WOOD TV 8's Connecting with...
The Community Housing Partnership, a collaboration between Community Action House and Good Samaritan Ministries, has been nominated for the WOOD TV 8 "Connecting with Community" Award. Congratulations...
View ArticleQuarterly Commodities Distribution
Community Action House has been providing food, clothing and shelter to area residents for over 43 years. Currently, Community Action House provides emergency food services to over 400 individuals, 40%...
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Volunteer Profile: Jodi Shumaker
What do you typically do as a volunteer? I volunteer two afternoons per week in the food pantry, assisting families in choosing food. I also help stock the shelves and organize inventory. I hav the...
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We're Grateful for Grants!
The Walmart Foundation's State Giving Program gave a $25,000 contribution to Community Action House for assistance with Emergency Services. The funds will help provide food services through our two...
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