RETURNING CITIZEN
REENTRY MINISTRY
Seymour is a “Healing Community / Station of Hope” Congregation. We welcome and serve those being released from prison, including those with a CSC conviction, by helping them reintegrate into their families, society, and the church via endeavoring to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. For more information, please email Chaplain Larry vanZee at larry@we-care-24-7.org.
Resources for Returning Citizens
Christian Fellowship and Networking
Brother 2 Brother LIFEQUEST Urban Outreach Center – Thursdays at 9 AM @ 1055 Fisk SE
Approximately 100 men gather each Thursday from 9:00 am – 10:15 am at the LIFEQUEST Urban Outreach Center for life-changing mediations delivered from a team of some of the most dynamic pastors in West Michigan.
CLEAR Oakdale Christian Reformed Church – Thursdays @ 961 Temple St. SE
The Coalition, Leadership, Education, Advice Rehabilitation (CLEAR) program meets every Thursday with former prisoners. The organization was formed to help ex-offenders stay out of prison and adapt to civilian life. Call Oakdale Church with any questions at (616) 452.5764.
Temporary Housing
Alpha Prison Ministries Box 9216, Grand Rapids, 49509; (616) 538-4090
Living Water Prison Ministries Box 566, Comstock Park, 49321; (616) 433-6045
Guiding Light Mission 295 S. Division; (616) 451-0236 ext. 25
Employment
M-TEC 622 Godfrey Ave SW; (616) 234-3811
Guiding Light Mission 295 S. Division; (616) 451-0236 ext. 25
Mentorship
70 X 7 Life Recovery Patrick Coleman (patrickc@70x7liferecovery.org)
Recovery and Relapse Prevention
Community Recovery (616) 361-6014 ext. 111 or 118 – call to arrange transportation
Mondays at 6:30 PM: Community Care Center, 1975 Jefferson SE
Fridays at 6:30 PM: New Community Church, 2340 Dean Lake Ave. NE