Ministries

Appliance Ministry

(Sponsored by First Christian Reformed Church)

This ministry provides donated, used appliances to those in need in our community, as designated by Love, INC. Clients make an appointment with Love INC to request an appliance. Once a week volunteers from the Appliance Ministry load up requested appliances and deliver them to the clients who need them. These volunteers carry the appliances into the homes but do not hook them up.  

Biblical Counseling

(Sponsored by Lakeshore Baptist Church and Harvest Bible Chapel)

Love INC refers people to Lakeshore Baptist Church (click here for more information) and Harvest Bible Chapel (click here for more information) for Biblical counseling. Both offer this service for free. What that means is that they view problems and their solutions from God's perspective as presented to us in His Word. Biblical counseling differs a great deal from other popular and/or secular counseling. While these other approaches to counseling often view man's problem as the result of his environment, his parenting, or something else outside of him, Biblical counseling believes man's problems start within him. In Proverbs 4:23, God says, "Watch over your heart with all diligence for from it flows the issues of life."

Birthday Box Ministry

(Sponsored by a local family)

What if your child was turning 5 and you literally used the last dollar to your name to fill your gas tank?  A local family wanted to do something about it and partnering with Love INC, there is now a birthday box ministry, providing supplies for a birthday party with up to sixteen guests!  Boxes are “made to order” including a cake mix and ingredients, party favors, themed cups, napkins, & plates, streamers or balloons, and a New Children’s Bible. If you would like to purchase items for this ministry, please contact Leah at (616) 846-2701 or via e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Car Ministry

(Sponsored by Second Christian Reformed Church)

Love INC accepts donated cars. All cars are inspected, and those deemed in good condition are then given to clients who fulfill the requirements of this program. Clients interested in receiving a car must fully participate in our budgeting program. They must save $250 in an emergency fund, set aside enough money to pay for three months of car insurance, and be able to afford the continuing monthly expenses they would incur for gas, car insurance, and car maintenance/car repairs. The minimum amount of time a client participates is 8 weeks and may go longer based on the client's income and dedication to the program. To find out more information a person needs to make an appointment with a Love INC counselor to receive a referral to this program.

Clothing & Household Goods Ministry

(Sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and St. John's Episcopal Church)

Love INC partners with the Seventh Day Adventist Center and St. John's Episcopal Church to provide the basic necessities of clothing and household items. Love INC assesses a client's needs and will refer them to the appropriate church, based on their schedule. 

Computer Ministry

(Sponsored by Love INC)

Giving away refurbished computers for people who are unable to afford a new computer. Computers are the advantage nowadays, and if you don’t have one, you’re automatically slated as behind. Love INC takes computer donations and cleans off the hardware.  We then provide them to those who need them. 

Counseling Ministry

(Sponsored by Tri-Cities Ministries)

Love INC refers people to Tri-Cities Ministries (TCM) for counseling. TCM has a panel of counselors willing to offer their services at a reduced rate. Clients who receive counseling through TCM are charged on a sliding scale based their on income (click here for more information - also see Biblical Counseling above). 

Crib Ministry

(Sponsored by Ferrysburg Community Church)

Love INC provides brand new cribs to any moms who need them—no questions asked. A local church purchases the cribs, coordinates the delivery of them, and will even set them up if that’s needed. The church also provides a free mattress and a handmade quilt along with every crib given away. 

Food Pantries Ministry

(Sponsored by Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Harvest Bible Church)

Love INC’s food pantries are open to serve clients six days per week! Our Spring Lake pantry locations are at the following churches: Spring Lake Wesleyan Church, Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In Grand Haven, they are located at St. Pat’s Catholic Church and at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. In West Olive, Harvest Bible Church is open on Saturdays! Each pantry is open one day per week and provides clients with a week’s worth of groceries. Clients needing groceries can come to Love INC to request a referral slip to visit any one of these pantries. 

Garden Ministry

Over 4 1/2 years ago the idea for a garden that provided fresh organic produce to the Love INC Food Pantries was launched. Now located on the Crockery site, the garden provides over 900 lbs. of fresh produce per growing season. Run completely by a volunteer staff of all ages, the garden provides a place of respite to see God's blessing of plants and insects. From the initial planting season, to weeding and watering, and finally the harvest, the garden is a place for many helping hands. Whether a green thumb or a novice in training, the garden has a place for you. Through-out the growing season, there are small group size projects, regular weekly jobs, or short term service hour projects. Consider volunteering in God's creation this next year. 

Gentle Waters Ministry

Gentle Waters is a ministry to the elderly.  There are many older adults in the Tri-cites area  - both in nursing homes and in their own homes without family to visit them or the resources to stay active on their own.  Gentle Waters is seeking volunteers of all ages who are interested in reaching out and offering their time or talent to visit the elderly, perform activities with, lead Bible studies, or just simply visit them.  Just a small amount of time makes a big difference in these people’s lives.  If interested, call (616) 842-9210 ext 2014.

Furniture Ministry

(Sponsored by Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church)

Love INC accepts and stores donated twin and double beds (frames, mattresses, and box springs), dressers, kitchen tables (with or without matching chairs), couches, recliners, and loveseats.  Clients make an appointment to come to the Love INC office to request the furniture they need. The ministry will contact the client once the order is completed (by incoming donations). Clients are responsible to make arrangements to pick up the furniture they have requested. 

God’s Guys

(Sponsored by Spring Lake Wesleyan Church)

God’s Guys is a handyman ministry that helps people with minor household repairs. The volunteers from God’s Guys may be called on to fix a leaky pipe, repair a fence, deal with a minor electrical problem, install a screen door, or even paint some trim. 

Homes of Hope

(Sponsored by First Baptist Church of Spring Lake)

Homes of Hope is FBC's effort along with Love INC to provide safe, affordable housing for homeless or low-income families in the TriCities area. Far from merely loaning a home to a family this is a unique outreach which seeks to bless families enslaved by debt and financial difficulties the chance to find freedom in Christ. We attempt to bless families with a community to support them and friendships that surround them. This ministry has resulted in families shedding tens of thousands of dollars in debt, individuals coming to know Christ, and some of the most heart-warming relationships that stretch and grow both our church and the families whom we seek to serve.  

The Laundry Hub

(Sponsored by Watermark Church)

The Laundry Hub is a laundry ministry located at the Hub, Watermark Church’s administrative office building near Pfaff’s Pharmacy on Washington Street in Grand Haven. Clients come into the Love INC office to get a referral slip and schedule a time to go to the Hub to do their laundry. The facility contains five washers and dryers, and a children’s table where children can play with toys or watch videos. This ministry focuses on the personal relationships with the individual clients. 

Lions Club

(Sponsored by the Lions Club of Fruitport, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake)

Love INC partners with three local Lions Club chapters to provide glasses, eye exams, and hearing aids for those in need. Grand Haven even will provide diabetic supplies. Love INC assesses individual needs and will refer clients to the appropriate Lions Club.

Love Links Bicycle Ministry

(Sponsored by Harvest Bible Chapel)

This ministry provides used bicycles to clients who cannot afford a bike. The ministry accepts used bicycles that are in good condition. Typically needed are adult bikes that could be used for transportation to and from work. This ministry has bicycles that range from beginners to adults of all ages. Love Links Bicycle Ministry is a seasonal ministry that starts in the spring and goes through the fall. During its open season, the ministry hosts bicycle give-a-way days. During the off season, special arrangements can be made to accommodate clients with urgent needs. Those interested in receiving a bike will need to contact Love INC directly to make an appointment. 

Loving Connections Budget Counseling Program

(Sponsored by Love INC)

Many people today struggle with how to manage their personal finances. Love INC recognizes this and offers help for those who desire to learn how to manage their money responsibly. Our program consists of two parts: a class and one-on-one budget counseling. In the class, clients view Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace DVD series—a series that covers all aspects of personal finance. The class also includes a time for questions and discussion. It’s a great opportunity for families to share what they’re going through and to support one another as they work toward getting on track financially. In addition to the class, clients get to meet one-on-one with their own personal budget counselors, who teach them how to create and stay on a budget. Our budget counselors also act as their accountability partners, offering them not only help but also hope along the way. 

Loving Spoonfuls Soup Kitchen

(Sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church)

Loving Spoonfuls Soup Kitchen serves a meal every Sunday at St. John's Episcopal Church (located at 524 Washington in Grand Haven). Staffed by volunteers, Loving Spoonfuls serves clients from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. September through May and from noon to 1:00 p.m. June through August. Volunteers are always welcome! (Click here for more information.)

Medical Equipment Ministry

(Sponsored by First Reformed Church)

This ministry accepts and stores donated medical equipment. This includes crutches, canes, walkers, shower seats, toilet seat lifts, lift chairs, wheel chairs, "scooters", and hospital beds. The equipment is cleaned and maintained so that it is operational and available when needed by a client. Clients contact Love INC for an appointment with a counselor to request the equipment they need. The Medical Equipment Ministry works hard to have fast turnaround for needed equipment.

Nursing Home Sunday Services Ministry

(Sponsored by Dee Podehl)

This ministry provides Sunday, afternoon services to 8 different senior homes. This service is provided for those who have health conditions and can no longer attend their church. Contact Dee Podehl at (616) 842-0062 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. 

Prescription Advocate Ministry

(Sponsored by Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church)

The Prescription Advocate Ministry serves our clients who have long-term prescription needs and can’t afford their medications. Many of these clients qualify for discounted or even free medications through pharmaceutical company programs. However, they don’t know how to access these programs. A retired nurse and a woman who worked in a doctor’s office meet with clients on Tuesdays to help them navigate through the paperwork involved in the process.  

Prescription Ministry

(Sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven)

Imagine if you or your child was just released from the ER and you had no insurance or money to pay for your prescription - what would you do? Through the Prescription Ministry, Love INC provides emergency prescription assistance for people under the age of 60. Those 60 and over are referred to the Senior Center in Grand Haven. Clients need their prescription script or a refill bottle. 

R.E.A.D.

R.E.A.D. is a volunteer based adult literacy tutoring program that teaches people over the age of 18 to read or to improve their reading skills. Their mission is to provide adults with an opportunity to improve and transform their lives by strengthening their reading and writing skills. Click here for more information or call (616) 843-1470.

St. John's Episcopal Thrift Shop

(Sponsored by St. John's Episcopal Church)

Located in the lower level of St. John's Episcopal Church (524 Washington Street in Grand Haven), the Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Thrift Shop depends on donations and many hours of help from volunteers. (Click here for more information.)

SWAT Ministry

(Sponsored by Covenant Life Church)

SWAT stands for Servants With Appropriate Tools. SWAT has a team of volunteers who help build ramps for disable individuals who have no access into their homes. To ease the financial cost of building a ramp, volunteers from this ministry donate all their time and labor. Clients are only responsible for the cost of the materials and building permit. Anyone interested in using this ministry must come into Love INC for an assessment. If funding for building materials is an issue, Love INC will try to provide additional funding options.

Transportation Ministry

(Sponsored by Love INC - in need of church to sponsor)

The Transportation Ministry provides transportation to clients for appointments. To be eligible to use this ministry, a person must be approved by Love INC. A person interested in using this ministry must come in for an appointment at the Love INC office. Once approved, the client must contact Love INC at least 3 business days in advance to receive a ride. At this time, Love INC will do its best to find a volunteer to fulfill all requests.   

Will Ministry

(Sponsored by Tom Reinsma of Scholten and Fant)

Love INC has a lawyer who is willing donate his services for the purpose of creating wills for single parents who need them. Clients interested in this service must come to Love INC to request a referral slip to meet with this lawyer.