Our 5 Community Partners in Pontiac are non-profit organizations who are changing lives and improving circumstances for those they serve. We are committed to helping their mission and walking along side them in as many ways as we can. They provide many opportunities for service that include short-term, “one and done” events and longer term projects that include utilizing participants’ professional skills.
Pontiac is a comeback city, writing the story of its recovery. Micah 6 helps write that story by growing healthy food, making sure neighbors are known, kids are resourced, and services are accessible. They fiercely love the people they are serving in their community, through whatever issues they’ve faced and they’re seeing it change their community for the better. Learn more about Micah 6 community here:
https://www.micah6community.com/
Learn more about their new exciting adventure to bring more hope to Pontiac residence!
HOPE provides safe and judgment-free shelter, innovative programs and public advocacy to end homelessness
HOPE’s adult shelter is open from 5 PM until 9 AM providing dinner, triage healthcare, showers, overnight shelter and access to resources that can be a pathway out of homelessness.
HOPE is a low barrier shelter, meaning that we do not require ID documents, we do not require sobriety (substances may not be brought onto the HOPE property) and no transportation barrier (because we bring most service-providers to the shelter).
Which means that while we have a zero tolerance for bringing drugs and/or alcohol on the premises, sobriety is not a condition for entry to the shelter. We do, however, expect and strictly enforce that shelter guests will follow staff directions and exhibit good behavior.
No previous registration is needed to spend the night at HOPE. Each year, more than 250 HOPE guests exit the shelter to a place they can call home — and keep as their home.
Learn more about Hope here:
With more than 80 years of combined experience, Lighthouse serves as a source of hope and support for neighbors facing difficult circumstances. Families turn to Lighthouse for essential needs such as food, shelter, and other basic necessities, including many who are seeking assistance for the first time. Through its work with individuals, families, and community organizations, Lighthouse strives to foster more equitable communities and help create pathways out of poverty.
The Ruth Ellis Center provides programs and services designed to support LGBTQ+ youth and young adults as they navigate challenges and build positive futures. Its work includes housing, healthcare, education, advocacy, outreach, and skill-building opportunities, along with HIV prevention services. Through a unique, youth-centered approach, the center offers a safe and supportive environment where young people can access resources, develop skills, and thrive.
Sanctum House provides a safe, supportive home for women who have survived human trafficking, offering a voluntary 24-month residential program focused on healing, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Through trauma-informed care and individualized resources, residents have access to physical and mental healthcare, professional services, education, job training, financial literacy, life skills, and leadership development. The program also helps survivors prepare for successful reintegration through mentorship, community involvement, relationship-building, and opportunities for family reunification.
Rooted in faith and friendship, CCRT serves neighbors with dignity and compassion, working to prevent homelessness and help individuals and families build greater stability. Supported by a network of churches, donors, and volunteers, CCRT provides financial assistance, resources, and opportunities designed to address immediate needs while helping people move toward long-term security. Each year, CCRT serves more than 2,000 people in the community.
Crossroads of Michigan has served individuals and families experiencing hardship since 1971, offering compassionate support rooted in dignity, empathy, and human connection. The organization meets people where they are and responds to a wide range of needs, including food, clothing, identification, transportation, and other essential resources. Through a welcoming, judgment-free approach, Crossroads seeks to build meaningful relationships and help people move forward with care and compassion.