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Become a foster parent with the help of Bethany Christian Services
Fox 47
About 13,000 kids in Michigan are looking for foster families.
Read MoreBethany Joins 2020 Year of the Bible Movement
Bethany Christian Services joins over 60 organizations to promote Bible engagement worldwide
Read MoreGrand Rapids Center for Community Transformation Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant for Skilled Trades Program
The grant supports the YouthBuild program at the Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation.
Read MoreNonprofit finishes $18M affordable housing buildings
Grand Rapids Business Journal
A nonprofit finished two adjacent four-story affordable apartment buildings. Inner City Christian Federation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for the $18 million project, at 501 and 525 Eastern Ave. SE. Totaling around 70,800 square feet, the north building is 37,200 square feet, and the south building is 33,600. They were built in accordance with LEED Silver certification standards. The buildings provide a total of 61 affordable housing units and four market-rate units with a rear parking lot for residents. In partnership with Grand Rapids-based . . .
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Stronger together: Following Christ's call to love our neighbors
As part of the Year of the Bible, we hope you'll enjoy our first devotional, focused on Christ's calling to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Read MoreWoman cares for children while living in refugee camp
Every day, families around the world are forced to flee their homes and their countries because of political and economic instability. Oftentimes, individuals flee to neighboring countries in search of food, health care, income, and safety.
Read MoreAfter 20 years of being trafficked, woman plans for stronger future
Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. It's the exploitation of a human being through the means of force, fraud, or coercion, with the goal of benefiting from the victim's labor or sexual commerce. When victims escape, they need support getting back to normal life.
Read MoreEthiopian families and alternative family-based care
In response to the worldwide orphan crisis, we connect children in need with families in their country of origin.
Read MoreMy foster mom welcomed me and gave me hope
After escaping gang violence in El Salvador, a refugee teen found safety, hope, and a welcoming foster mom in the U.S.
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