Kent County and Grand Rapids St. Vincent de Paul assistance programs.
The main resources at the SVDP is the thrift store. It is open to the general public in Kent County. Anyone can shot at the second hand store. In addition, the Society of Sint Vincent de Paul in Grand Rapids can refer clients to other resources, if a need is found. That may be a free food pantry or soup kitchen. Or Kent County SVDP can give referrals to homeless shelters, housing programs, as well as emergency financial assistance for a number of bills. In some cases, the money raised at the thrift store can be used to help pay bills.
Not only can the public shop there for furniture, couches, sofas, tables, pots or pans, beds or other goods, but some volunteers will also deliver them to a local Grand Rapids Michigan home or apartment. It can assist people who are recovering from a disaster as well.
Low cost thrift store at Saint Vincent in Kent County
Anyone that donates goods to Society of Saint Vincent in Kent County can make a difference in the community. As the items will be sold to the public (including struggling families) through the thrift store. All sorts of items may be sold, and when in a crisis, the center may give vouchers so that the supplies can be bought for free. It also gives people a way to sell stuff and get money, or find how to turn your junk into cash.
What may be offered includes furniture, clothing, kitchen supplies, household items, and much more. New donations arrive daily at the store. When shopping there, not that all of the proceeds go directly into the charities work throughout the community of helping families pay their bills, get food, etc. In addition to that, the stores provide employment as well as a number of job opportunities for the general public. The process will allow people to regain their self-esteem as they go about the process of learning valuable vocational skills.
The Grand Rapids St. Vincent de Paul thrift store is available to the public whether they are looking for a rare treasure or antique or looking for an amazing deal. Others show shop there are simply looking to purchase great products from a store that helps those in need. The community can find household goods, electronics, brand name clothing, furniture, sporting equipment, books, TVs, laptops, and many more items at bargain prices. As noted, some local delivery may be offered too.
Additional SVDP social services
The Outreach & Referral service is provided by the team at the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul as a one-stop resource. The agency is dedicated to assisting clients, no matter their income, age, or need through the complex and often cumbersome government benefit system in place in Kent County.
Those who need help from the community can get information about the application processes to the valuable services and products available. As there are a number of assistance programs for low-income residents and the poor. The objective is to help people access knowledgeable staff so they can get the answer to what they need. There is also a special Senior and Disabled Outreach Program, which does similar but uses home visits too.
Clients can learn about free food pantries for groceries in Grand Rapids; hot meals (or bag lunches) from soup kitchens; legal aid to get documents or stop evictions; emergency financial help for rent, security deposits or utility bills; clinics or health care; gasoline vouchers; shelters; and more. The Society of Saint Vincent is a referral resource for the Kent County region.
Location of St Vincent de Paul Resale Store
This is where people can shop. The location is 1314 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. As noted, they can also give referrals to financial aid or groceries, food, or similar services. Call (616) 452-1408.
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