Life Skills Program
Don't struggle alone.
More than 94,000 households in Ottawa and Kent counties are living in survival mode—making more than the poverty level but still unable to afford necessities for where they live.
This long-term development program helps individuals and families shift out of survival mode. Grow your capability to thrive—financially, relationally, and spiritually.
How Life Skills impacted one family’s life:
What are the criteria for the Life Skills Program?
- Anyone who lives in or near Hudsonville, Jenison, or Grandville.
- Anyone struggling to make ends meet.
- Anyone with a source of income.
- Anyone who has a desire to improve their circumstances.
If I joined, when would I go to the program?
The program is once a week for two hours. You can choose from our 5 programs held:
- Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Spanish program in Hudsonville)
- Tuesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Grandville)
- Wednesday 9-11 a.m. (Hudsonville)
- Wednesday 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Hudsonville)
- Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Jenison)
What will I do in the program?
LEARN: You will learn about money management, capacity building, healthy relationships, and the basics of the Christian faith.
EARN: You can earn groceries, gas, car repairs, haircuts, oil changes, household items, clothing, winter wear, school supplies, low-interest loans, and housing subsidies.
CONNECT: You will connect with a community of caring people (others participating in the program, volunteers leading the classes, and Love Your Neighbor staff called Life Skills Leaders who will walk alongside you).
What about my kids?
Safe and free childcare is provided, and a free meal is available before classes begin.
What type of goals do families achieve?
Paying off debt, building emergency savings, repairing relationships, finding a community, and purchasing a car are some of the most common goals that families achieve.
How long am I in the program?
The average participant is in the program for 9-12 months. As you work to achieve your goals, you determine when you exit the program with your Life Skills Leader.
To learn more or sign up for the Life Skills Program:
Call or text our team at (616) 662-3300.
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Email our team at [email protected].
Stop into our main office during open hours.
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.