Our Impact

Over the past two years, we’ve journeyed with Erin through our LIFE Skills Program and our Homes of Hope Program, and, now, our 10 Homes for 10 Families Program, as

I grew up facing challenges that no child should have to endure. I was adopted, and I faced abuse that left lasting scars. As I got older, I became trapped

Rosa was a single mom, working multiple jobs, facing homelessness, and fleeing a dangerous past before she met her husband. Together, they were connected to Love INC and learned valuable

Carla lived in a camper for two years with a disability and medical challenges before she was connected to Love INC through a local pastor. Beyond her access to food,

When I first visited the LIFE Skills Program, I didn’t think my life experiences made me a good fit to be a mentor. God blessed me with a childhood anyone

A little over two years ago, my wife and my children were homeless, and I was struggling to make ends meet to support them. I didn’t know what to do.

I started attending LIFE Skills in the fall of 2022. I had just moved in with Cody after choosing not to renew my own lease. Over time, LIFE Skills taught

In June of 2024, we welcomed Chad Schierbeek to our LIFE Skills Children’s Ministry staff. Chad has been a Children’s Ministry volunteer in our LIFE Skills program for three years

There’s a common phrase that gets kicked around in Christian circles, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” It gets used a lot, usually when we are in

My involvement with Love INC began in January of 2022. The appointment was for assistance. Little did I know, my life was about to change. God always knows exactly what

If you’ve ever driven by Love INC, you’ve likely seen our firewood pantry. Sometimes it’s messy. Sometimes it’s organized. But it always serves as such an integral ministry to our

After visiting Love INC twice and backing out on beginning LIFE Skills multiple times, I started the LIFE Skills program on August 2, 2020. I took many different classes in

Hired in 2002 as just the second paid employee of the very young Love INC Allegan County, Jean Eding has served as our LIFE Skills Director for 22 years. Jean

As I reflect on my journey this past year and a half in the LIFE Skills program, I am overwhelmed by the kindness and integrity of the staff and volunteers.

No one tells you how much you’ll learn and grow when you sign up to help someone learn and grow. I was paired up with Mallory at Love INC’s Thursday

“He sent forth his Word and healed them; He rescued them from the grave.” – Psalm 107:20 Suffering from the after-effects of brainwashing and abuse from my kids’ dad, I

Mike and Shaunda live in Pullman with their two children. Struggling financially, they first came to Love INC to receive help with some food and personal care items. Because of

At 32, I was a divorced, single mom with a cancer diagnosis who was barely making ends meet. I chose to hide behind the only coping tool I’d known since

Referred by the Allegan County Resource Development Committee (ACRDC), Joe and Renae started attending LIFE Skills to seek guidance on their financial and living circumstances. Homeless, unemployed and with two

Overwhelmed with the daily grind of life, Eloise joined the LIFE Skills Program in 2012 looking to learn how to manage her finances more successfully. What she found instead was

Julie and her husband joined LIFE Skills as participants when they realized their new mortgage and credit card bills would be too much to handle. “In LIFE Skills, we learned

Santos and Jody were in a rough situation. Laid off and with overwhelming bills, Jody decided to contact Love INC after talking to a friend who was going through the