A new agency, Ambassadors of the Light, has formed to provide homeless and low-income people living in downtown Grand Rapids referrals to other agencies and services that can improve their life. Ambassadors of the Light is unique in that out of more than 100 organizations working with homeless and low-income people it is the only one located in the downtown area that provides referrals to resources located within walking distance or accessible via bus from the downtown area. According to Ambassadors of the Light, an estimated 10 to 20 homeless individuals show up on the streets of Grand Rapids each month that need assistance finding resources for clothing, food, hygiene, and work programs. Moreover, the agency believes that they can improve people’s quality of life and possible assist some people in getting off the streets by helping them to obtain the documents necessary to get on subsidized housing lists.
Ambassadors of the Light has compiled a resource guide covering the following topics:
