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● ENRICH

is a Resource Center for people living in Ionia County. People who need assistance can contact ENRICH to find out about other local agencies that can help or stop by the office to pick up brochures and read local non-profit newsletters.

Who:

A community of caring people. We have a volunteer board, a part-time staff and program volunteers.

When:

Due to limited staff, ENRICH's hours vary. We strive to return all calls within 48 hours.
Office Hours:

Monday	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tuesday	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Friday	10:00AM to 2:00PM

Special Holiday Hours:
Our entire volunteer staff will be on vacation for the Holiday Season. Therefore we will be closed between December 23rd and January 4th for the Christmas Holiday. If there is an emergency, please contact us via email at enrichionia@gmail.com

Click here to view our special November "White Elephant Sale"

Where:

We are at 343 West Main Street in the City of Ionia.

Our Mission:

ENRICH mobilizes people and resources creating positive solutions to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities in Ionia County. Click here to view and print an Item Request Form.

Our History:

ENRICH of Ionia County was established in 1997 by a group of human service professionals, agencies, area churches, and concerned community members. We are a tax exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our Accomplishments:

ENRICH serves over 250 Ionia County families each year in need of furniture and appliances. We have a delivery truck to pick up and deliver Community Circle items, and are purchasing a building in downtown Ionia to serve as a Non-profit Resource Center.

Our Results:

At ENRICH we help where possible, and once in a while perform tiny marvels on our shoestring budget. Recently we met a young woman who left her husband, took her kids and landed at the local shelter with nothing but her children and their clothes. When she came to ENRICH, she was so afraid her husband would find her that it was even hard to convince her to tell us her last name. After assuring her that our staff understood the importance of confidentiality, we were able to help her find affordable housing. ENRICH then delivered beds, a kitchen table and chairs where her children could eat together and do their homework. We also provided living room furniture and a few household supplies. Raising several young children alone and poor can be an overwhelming challenge. Doing it while everyone eats and sleeps on the floor is a tragedy.

Our Needs:

ENRICH always needs donations of useable household goods, volunteers to assist with our programs, and board and committee members to help carry out our work. We especially need your financial donations to help support those things that can't be supplied through volunteer labor or donated goods - the heat and light bill, the land contract payment, insurance, staffing, and supplies. Please help us by pledging your donation or volunteering your time.

● ENRICH receives support from churches, United Way, ISD, ICCF, Ionia County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect (ICAN), Volunteer Centers of Michigan and generous community members.

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