Van Buren County
Resource
Guide
2015-2017
A guide of services provided to
residents of Van Buren County
Published by Van Buren County United Way
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Police
Fire
MI State Police
Poison Control
Sheriff's Department
Domestic Preparedness
Dial 911
Dial 911
(269) 657-5551
(800) 222-1222
(269) 657-3101 or (888) 833-8114
(269) 657-7786
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Animal Control (Domestic)
(269) 621-4624
Friend of the Court
(269) 657-7734
Humane Society
(269) 637-5062
MI Road Conditions
(800) 381-8477
Secretary of State
(888) 767-6424
Social Security Administration
 Kalamazoo
 Benton Harbor
(866) 331-9088
(800) 772-1213
Tax Information -- IRS
(800) 829-1040
Tax Information -- State of MI
(517) 636-4486
Van Buren County Circuit Court
Van Buren County District Court
(269) 657-8200
Van Buren County Juvenile Court
(269) 657-8222
(269) 637-5258
(269) 657-8237
Van Buren County Truancy Office
(269) 870-0554
 East (Paw Paw)
 West (South Haven)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABUSE & NEGLECT (see Domestic Violence) ................. 10
CHILD / TEEN RESOURCES.......................................... 4
DISABILITY & MENTAL HEALTH .................................. 7
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SHELTERS ......................... 10
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT.................................... 14
EMERGENCY / DISASTER SERVICES ....................... 18
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES .................................... 19
FOOD / CLOTHING....................................................... 23
GETTING AHEAD WORKSHOPS ................................ 22
GOVERNMENT OFFICES ............................................ 30
HIV & STD TESTING (See Medical) ................................ 38
HOSPICE & RESIDENTIAL CARE ............................... 31
HOSPITALS .................................................................. 32
HOTLINES .................................................................... 33
HOUSING / HEAT / UTILITIES ..................................... 35
LEGAL SERVICES ....................................................... 37
MEDICAL & DENTAL CARE ........................................ 38
MEDICAL – EQUIPMENT ............................................. 41
MEDICAL – PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE................ 42
SCHOOLS ..................................................................... 43
SENIOR RESOURCES ................................................. 45
SHOW ME THE MONEY WORKSHOPS ...................... 34
SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See Disability/Mental Health) ........... 7
TRANSPORTATION ..................................................... 47
VAN BUREN COUNTY UNITED WAY ... 22,28, 34, 54, 55
VETERANS' ASSISTANCE .......................................... 48
VISION / HEARING SCREENING (see Medical) ............. 38
QUICK INDEX ............................................................... 49
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CHILD / TEEN RESOURCES
- SEE ALSO EDUCATION - SEE ALSO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SHELTERS -
4-H Leaders Association
219 East Paw Paw St., Suite 201 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
vbc4-h.com
(269) 657-8213
Positive community youth development through citizenship, leadership,
and community service learning activities.
The Ark - Services for Youth
www.arkforyouth.org
(800) 873-TEEN -- 24 hour crisis hotline
Confidential help for youth who are in crisis, homeless, or runaway
and their families. Also has a 21-day short-term shelter.
Big Brothers Big Sisters
3501 Covington -- Kalamazoo, MI 49001
www.ThinkBigToday.org
(269) 382-6800
Provides children ages 5-17 with one-on-one,
professionally supported mentoring relationships.
Boy Scouts of America, Southern Shores FSC
3914 Bestech Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
www.michiganscouting.org
(734) 971-7100
Focuses on character development, citizenship training and physical
and mental fitness through camping and other group activities.
Childcare and Early Education Search Website
greatstartconnect.org
Connects families with listings for high quality Childcare
and Early Education opportunities.
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Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
601 West Maple St. -- Kalamazoo, MI 49008
www.gshom.org
(269) 343-1516
Builds girls of courage, confidence and character,
who make the world a better place.
Great Start Collaborative of Van Buren County
490 S. Paw Paw Street -- Lawrence MI 49064
greatstart-vanburen.org
(269) 539-5205
Parent Liaison: Sherry Bennett
vanburengreatstart@gmail.com
(269) 823-2339
Supports children ages 0-5 years and their families through early care
and education intervention programs within the school system.
Early On program works with at-risk families through home visits and
education. Parent groups bring families with young children together to
share information and provide family networking opportunities.
Migrant Head Start Services
Telamon Corporation
(800) 782-7831
Traditional Head Start pre-school for children 2 weeks – 5 years old.
Información en español
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Tri-County Head Start
775 Hazen St. -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.tricountyhs.org
(800) 792-0366
Pre-school program for 3-4 year-olds (including disabled) from lowincome families. Teaches skills necessary to succeed in Kindergarten.
Van Buren Youth Camp Inc.
12370 45th St. -- Bloomingdale, MI 49026
vbyc.org
(269) 521-3855
Non-profit youth programs provide opportunities for mental, physical,
and spiritual growth in a camp environment.
Youth Development Company / PAL
PO Box 453 -- South Haven, MI 49090
ydcpal.org
(269) 639-2489
Before & After-School programs & PAL Mentoring for South Haven,
Covert and Bangor school children. Includes homework assistance,
tutoring, educational and extracurricular activities.
Summer Fun in the Park provides supervised activities for children
ages 5-13 for six weeks each summer M-F Noon-6pm.
Summer Sunrise program runs 8:30am-Noon.
Programs include healthy snacks and meals.
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DISABILITY / MENTAL HEALTH
- SEE EDUCATION SECTION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
AND HEADSTART SERVICES -
Bronson LakeView Neuro Behavioral Health
408 Hazen St. -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.bronsonhealth.com
(269) 657-7149 (800) 656-3141
Inpatient and outpatient mental health services and assessments for
adults age 65+. Specializes in memory loss, Alzheimers and other
conditions related to aging.
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP)
1541 Oakland Drive -- Kalamazoo, MI 49008
www.michigan.gov/mcb
(269) 337-3875
Constance Brown Hearing Centers
1634 Gull Road (Medical Arts Building)
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
www.cbrown.org
(269) 343-2601 (877) 343-2601
Provides diagnostic testing, hearing aids, newborn screening,
and industrial hearing conservation services.
Department of Human Services
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
57150 CR 681 -- Hartford, MI 49057
www.michigan.gov/dhs
(269) 621-2800
Offers programs that assist with state disability for disabled adults.
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Disability Network Southwest Michigan
517 East Crosstown Parkway -- Kalamazoo, MI 49001
www.dnswm.org
(269) 345-1516
Assistance with disability-related information, accessing disability-related
benefits, disability rights advocacy, ADA compliance/diversity,
support groups, access ramps, assistive technology, independent living
supports including housing and other referrals.
Family Support Network
www.mi.gov
(800) 359-3722 or email: cshcsfc@michigan.gov
Connects families who have children with disabilities or illnesses to
educational support services appropriate to their needs,
support groups, family social events, training and information.
Leader Dogs for the Blind
1039 South Rochester Road -- Rochester Hills, MI 48307
www.leaderdog.org
(888) 777-5332
TTY: (248) 651-3713
Provides Leader Dogs and GPS services for the blind and deaf-blind.
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.
4095 Legacy Parkway, Suite 500 -- Lansing, MI 48911
www.mpas.org
(800) 288-5923 Voice or TTY
Advocates for the physically and mentally disabled.
Michigan Rehabilitation Services
mi.gov/mrs
Benton Harbor office: (877) 901-9192
Kalamazoo office: (877) 901-9187
Partners with individuals and employers to assist people with physical
and mental disabilities to become employed.
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Parent to Parent of SW MI
3901 Emerald Drive, Suite D -- Kalamazoo, MI 49001
www.p2pswmi.org
(269) 345-8950
Promotes opportunities for children with disabilities. Supports families
through education, parent-to-parent mentoring, social opportunities.
Paws With A Cause
4646 South Division -- Wayland, MI 49348
www.pawswithacause.org
(800) 253-7297
Trains assistance dogs for service, hearing, seizure response,
service dogs for children with Autism.
Van Buren Community Mental Health Authority
801 Hazen St – Suite C – Paw Paw MI 49079
www.vbcmh.com
Emergency 24 Hour (800) 922-1418
or (269) 657-5574
Offers assessment, prevention, crisis intervention, treatment, group
therapy, psychological testing and support to individuals and families.
Van Buren / Cass District Health Department
(800) 210-1921
Offers prevention and outpatient substance abuse services for alcohol
and other drug abuse and addiction.
*** See expanded Health Department listing under Medical for
Children's Special Health Care Services - pg 40 ***
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SHELTERS,
REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT
* If You feel someone is in IMMEDIATE danger,
Dial 9-1-1.
The Ark - Services for Youth
www.vbcmh.com
(800) 873-TEEN -- 24 hour crisis hotline
Confidential help for youth who are in crisis, homeless, or runaway
and their families. Also has a 21-day short-term shelter.
Benton Harbor Emergency Homeless Shelter
645 Pipestone – Benton Harbor MI 49022
24-Hours (269) 925-1131
Temporary housing for families and single parents with children
(no single men or singles under the age of 18).
Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council - Van Buren County
PO Box 23 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 427-6810
Committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect through
advocacy, education, & community involvement.
Centralized Intake for Abuse & Neglect
www.vbcmh.com
24 Hours (855) 444-3911
Contact to report abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults.
Website contains links to Teen Dating Violence,
Stalking, and Human Trafficking information/prevention.
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Decatur Family Shelter
(provided by Southwest MI Community Action Agency)
210 East Delaware -- Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 605-4526 www.smcaa.com
Provides shelter for families with children and single women.
No single men.
Domestic and Sexual Assault Services (DASAS)
24-hour Crisis Hotline: (800) 828-2023
Free, confidential and caring support including emergency shelter for
survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and their children.
Domestic Violence Coalition
303 E. Paw Paw St., Suite 7 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.vbcmh.com
(269) 655-9008 After hours: (888) 655-9008
Provides supportive assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence and works toward eliminating these crimes.
Parenting classes Tuesday evenings in the Fall.
Hillman House Shelter (through DASAS)
www.dasasmi.org -- (800) 828-2023
Shelter/Safe House and support/advocacy services for
domestic and sexual assault survivors and their minor children.
Serves Van Buren, Cass and St. Joseph Counties.
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Homeless Shelter Directory - Online
homelessshelterdirectory.org
Enter your zip code on website to find shelters closest to you.
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter
448 North Burdick St. -- Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.kzoogospel.org
(269) 345-2974
Provides shelter for men, women and families.
Kalamazoo YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter
353 East Michigan Ave. -- Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.ywcakalamazoo.org
(269) 385-3587 24-Hour Hotline
Safe shelter for up to 5 weeks for victims of domestic violence and their
dependent children. Free counseling, support groups, advocacy
services, parenting classes, children's activities.
Transitional and Supportive housing.
Keystone Place Family Shelter
505 East Market St. -- Centerville, MI 49032
(269) 467-7078
Emergency shelter for single women or men, or families with children.
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Michigan Crime Victim Notification Network
(800) 770-7657
Victims of crime can register to receive notification
when the offender's custody status changes.
Next Door Shelter for Women
(269) 349-2119
Open Door Shelter for Men
(269) 345-1431
opendoorskalamazoo.org
Shelters for Single Women or Single Men who are homeless due to
unemployment, domestic violence, substance abuse or addiction,
or working but unable to find affordable housing.
Shelter is provided while individuals work to become self-sustaining.
Salvation Army Shelter
(269) 927-0414
Provides shelter for men at least 18 years of age.
Sylvia’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter
sylviasplace.com
24 Hours (269) 673-8700 (888) 411-7837
Shelter and support services for women and their children
who are fleeing domestic violence.
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EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT *
*Contact your local school district for continuing community
education and other special services.
Adult /Alternative Education & Teen Parenting
Programs:
Hartford Public Schools
Southwest Michigan Community School
(269) 621-4433 www.hpsmi.org
Offers high school diploma completion, vocational/employment training,
GED program, and family literacy classes.
Paw Paw Public Schools
Michigan Avenue Academy Adult & Alternative Education
(269) 657-8831 www.ppps.org
Alternative high school program starting at 8th grade for parenting and
pregnant teens, including on-site daycare. Adult education and GED
classes and testing for ages 20 and over.
Volinia Outcomes School
54080 Gards Prairie Road -- Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 782-9716
An alternative school serving grades 7-12
from throughout the Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph areas.
Focuses on taking struggling learners who are at-risk for dropping out
or failing with the goal of assisting them in on-time graduation.
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Cedar Street Community and Family Center
555 Cedar Street -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 655-3120 www.ppps.org
Early Childhood, Before- and After-school Childcare
and Community Education Programs.
Kinexus / Michigan Works
32849 Red Arrow Highway -- Paw Paw MI 49079
www.kinexus.org www.miworks.org
(269) 657-7014 or (800) 533-5800
TDD (800) 649-3777
Employment services and training programs .
Migrant Head Start Services
Telamon Corporation
(800) 782-7831
Traditional Head Start pre-school for children 2 weeks – 5 years old.
Información en español.
Program of Migrant Student Services:
Michigan State University
(866) 432-9900 or mss.msu.edu
College Assistance Program:
(MSU CAMP) is an educational program that offers individuals with
migrant or seasonal farm work backgrounds a unique opportunity to
begin an undergraduate program at MSU.
High School Equivalency Program:
(MSU HEP) is a secondary education program that offers individuals
with migrant or seasonal farm work backgrounds a unique opportunity
to obtain a General Educational Development certificate (GED).
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Teen HOPE - Parent Resource Center
901 South Bailey Ave., Suite 1
South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 872-3172 hopeblossomshere.org
Offers support, encouragement and mentoring to pregnant and
parenting teens - Tuesday program w/ free dinner includes discussion
of parenting skills, managing stress, co-parenting, nutrition, child
development, education, life/job skills and more.
Telamon Corp (Located in Kinexus / Michigan Works)
32849 Red Arrow Highway, Suite 200
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 459-2300 www.telamon.org
*Must be agricultural worker for services*
Employment, Career Coaching, Job Placement, Referrals, Specialized
Training, Employer Services, Job Development, Application
Assistance, Resume Building, HUD Referral Agency,
Certified Pesticide Training
Tri-County Head Start
775 Hazen St. -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.tricountyhs.org
(800) 792-0366
Pre-school program for 3-4 year-olds (including disabled) from lowincome families. Teaches skills necessary to succeed in Kindergarten.
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Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD)
701 Paw Paw St. -- Lawrence, MI 49064
www.vbisd.org
(269) 674-8091
Early Care and Education Office coordinates programs for families
with young children, prenatal-8 years to promote school readiness.
Includes preschool programs, hearing/vision and development
screenings. Includes Early On and Great Start programs.
ESL - English as a Second Language (269) 539-5187
Classes taught in a variety of locations.
Special Education Services provides services to students with
disabilities in Van Buren County, birth-26 years, in a variety of settings
(call or visit website for details).
Migrant/Bilingual Education provides academic and support services
for migratory children.
Community-based Transition Center (CTC) (269) 415-0270
811 Hazen Street -- Paw Paw MI 49079
Special education services for students 18-26 assisting them in
independent living and life skills.
Van Buren Behavioral Education Center (269) 427-7961
30 South Walnut Street -- Bangor MI 49013
Special education program for students with emotional impairments/
behavioral problems who cannot be effectively educated within their
local school district.
Van Buren Technology Center (269) 674-8001
250 South Street -- Lawrence MI 49064
Provides quality individualized career, academic and technical
instruction to high school students and adults in Van Buren County.
Meets CTE and Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements.
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EMERGENCY / DISASTER SERVICES
* If You feel someone is in IMMEDIATE danger,
Dial 9-1-1.
American Red Cross
www.redcross.org
(269) 621-6456
Provides relief to victims of fire or other disaster.
Services to Armed Forces
(877) 272-7337
Provides emergency services to military families.
Victim Services Unit
Van Buren County Sherriff Department
vbc-vsu.org
24 Hours (269) 657-3101
Trained volunteers respond 24/7 to the scene of a crime or accident,
police agency or other location. Provide assistance, comfort and
guidance by providing short-term crisis intervention
for victims of / witnesses to crime, natural disasters, lost children,
death, or any other traumatic experience.
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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Adoption Associates Inc.
www.adoptionassociates.net
(800) 677-2367
Serving birth mothers and adoptive families.
Bethany Christian Services
919 E. Michigan Ave -- Paw Paw MI 49079
www.bethany.org
(269) 657-7096 (800) BETHANY
Offers services for adoption, foster care, and counseling.
Childcare and Early Education Search Website
greatstartconnect.org
Connects families with listings for high quality Childcare
and Early Education opportunities.
Family Adoption Consultants (FAC)
45100 Sterritt, Ste. 204 -- Utica, MI 48317
www.facadopt.org
(586) 726-2988
Offers Services for adoption and foster care.
Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative
499 West Main St. -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
www.michigan.gov/corrections
(800) 533-5800 Ext.1179
Supports prisoners in transitioning from prison to the community.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving
MADD Victim Service Advocate
625 East Big Beaver Rd, Ste 200 -- Troy MI, 48083
www.madd.org/mi
24-hour Helpline 1-877-MADD-HELP
Offers emotional support by phone or in person for victims/survivors
of an impaired driving crash. Provides information on legal rights,
preparation of Victim Impact Statement, attends court appearances.
Provides referrals for counseling, attorneys and financial assistance
programs such as the Crime Victims' Compensation fund.
Información en español.
Novadebt / Navicore Solutions
novadebt.org
(800) 992-4557
Financial counseling and debt reduction services.
One Church One Offender
32560 -- 56th Ave -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
24 Hours (269) 208-8849
A voluntary alternative sentencing program linking churches with
offenders to support their transition back into the community.
Pokagon Tribal Social Services
58620 Sink Road -- Dowagiac, MI 49047
www.pokagon.com
(800) 517-0777
Provides education, social services, housing and a variety of services
for members of the Potawatomi tribe.
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Van Buren County United Way
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
(269) 657-2410
Free Seasonal Tax Preparation (February-April only)
by trained tax preparers for low- to moderate-income
residents of Van Buren County.
Per IRS Rules: No business taxes allowed; income restrictions apply.
West Michigan Guardianship
Child and Family Services of Southwestern Michigan, Inc.
2450 M-139 -- Benton Harbor, MI 49023
www.cfsswmi.org
(888) 237-1891
Arranges and monitors services for individuals who are unable to care
for themselves and have no one else to help them. This may include
serving as Guardian, Conservator, Representative Payee, or Power of
Attorney. Budget management also available.
Wings of God Transition Home
P.O. Box 3 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
wingsofgodinc.org
(269) 415-0777
A faith-based transitional home for formerly incarcerated women.
Offers life skill and money management classes, addiction recovery
services, individual counseling and mentoring.
Van Buren United Civic Organization
73292 34th Ave., PO Box 123
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-8854
Community center for all ages. One-stop facility for Human Services
Assistance and Referral. Commodities, Mobile Food Truck,
Emergency Food Pantry, Warming/Cooling Shelter, Congregate Meals
M-F at Noon by donation, Table Games and Friendly Conversation.
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Van Buren County United Way Presents:
So, What Exactly is Getting Ahead?
Getting Ahead is not a class
where somebody talks at you and tells you
what to do.
It's a FREE hands-on workshop
(usually 16 weeks long) where you'll learn
about how economic class impacts people
every day, and gain tools for improving your
situation.
It's not about meeting any Agency
agenda - It's About YOU.
It’s a dedicated time for identifying your
Strengths, thinking about your Dreams,
and making Goals with Action Steps that
will lead you and your Family toward a
Better Life - while making Connections with
others on the same Journey who can
Encourage and Support you.
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Tired of Just Getting By?
Wishing You Could Get
Ahead?
To register, or learn more:
Contact VBC United Way at
(269) 657-2410.
The workshop, all materials,
supplies and meals are FREE.
Each participant will receive
a gas card for each class they
attend to assist them with
transportation expenses.
FOOD / CLOTHING / FURNITURE
Bloomingdale Christian Church
208 East Pine St. -- Bloomingdale, MI 49026
(269) 521-7666
Fridays by Appointment
Emergency food for Bloomingdale area residents.
Calvary Reformed Church
7829 South 5th Street – Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 375-6240
2nd Sat of Month 8:30am – Noon
New and/or gently used clothing size birth through adult 5X.
FREE to Mattawan area residents.
Coloma United Methodist Church
144 S. Church St. – Coloma MI 49038
(269) 468-6062
Hours: 9am-12pm T-F
Food pantry for residents of Coloma, Watervliet and Riverside.
Closed on Snow Day and holidays.
Community Thrift Shop
1000 East Michigan Ave – Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-4186
Hours: 10am-5pm M-Sat.
Low-cost clothing and home supplies. Accepts Vouchers.
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Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry
425 East Main St. -- Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-4103
Thursday 4pm-7pm
Food Pantry for Keeler Township and Hartford residents.
Decatur Human Services
www.decaturhumanservices.net
Decatur and Hamilton township residents only.
Food Pantry -- Monday thru Friday 9am-Noon
102 S. Phelps - Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6474
Emergency Food.
Some assistance with utilities, gasoline, medications.
Clothing Pantry -- Monday thru Wednesday 9am - Noon
207 E. Delaware - Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-9958
Eleanor’s Pantry
221 Drew Street -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
eleanorespantry.org
(269) 415-0444
Open M & F 10am- 1pm and T-W-Th 3-6pm
Food and personal care items for
Paw Paw and Lawton residents only.
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Gobles-Kendall Area Ministerial Association
210 E. Exchange St. -- Gobles, MI 49055
Contact Sheila Baker (269) 628-4882
Saturday 9-11am
Food Pantry & Commodities -- For residents north of M-43 in
Bloomingdale, Gobles, and Kendall.
Bring photo ID and containers for food.
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, Inc.
309 East Michigan Ave. -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.goodwillswmi.org
(269) 657-3534
M-Th & Sat 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-7pm Sun Noon-5pm
Low-cost clothing and home supplies.
Vouchers must be approved by main office - Call (269) 382-0490.
Helping Hands Outreach Ministries
510 Gray Street - Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 462-9631
M-F 9am-3pm or by Appointment
Emergency Food & Clothing.
Lakeshore Rescue Mission Thrift Shop
1675 Phoenix Road -- South Haven, MI 49090
hollandrescue.org
(269) 637-5300
M-F 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-5pm
Clothing / furniture available at low prices, or free with voucher
provided by We Care (269) 637-4342.
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Lawrence United Methodist Church
122 South Exchange St. -- Lawrence, MI 49064
(269) 674-8381
Food Pantry: Open Every Day by Appointment
OR
Walk-in Wednesdays 9:30am-Noon and 6-7pm
Free Community Lunch: Wednesday 9am-1pm
Free Community Dinner: Wednesday 6:00pm
Mattawan Area Pantry
23680 Front St. -- Mattawan, MI 49071
www.mattawanareapantry.blogspot.com
(269) 348-5596
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 10am-Noon or by appointment
Food Pantry for Mattawan School District residents.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
(269) 427-7514
For residents of Bangor, Grand Junction, Bloomingdale, Breedsville.
Food Pantry
Thursdays 1-4 pm
201 South Walnut St. -- Bangor, MI 49013
Clothing Thrift Store
Fri 12:30-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm
245 W. Monroe -- Bangor, MI 49013
St. John Bosco Church
23830 Front Ave. -- Mattawan, MI 49071
www.stjohnbosco.com
(269) 668-3312
Call for appointment
Emergency services and food assistance for Mattawan residents.
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We Care In The Name of Christ - Bangor
(located in Church of Christ)
214 N. Walnut St. -- Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-9581
M-T-Th-F 9:30-Noon
We Care In The Name of Christ - Covert/South Haven
(located in Peace Lutheran Church)
06321 Blue Star Highway -- South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-4342
M-F 9:30-Noon
Serves residents of Bangor, Covert and South Haven.
Proof of residency is required.
Coordinates local church ministries and pantries to provide: food,
clothing, personal care items not covered by Bridge Card, baby items
(no car seats), furniture and household goods, and medical equipment.
Seasonal Heat Assistance and Holiday Assistance.
Handicapped Ramps.
Transportation Assistance as volunteers available.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
www.intercare.org
181 West Michigan Ave., Suite 5 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 655-8900
308 Charles St. -- Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7914
Provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition
education for low-income pregnant and postpartum women, and
Infants - age 5 at nutritional risk. Breastfeeding support services.
Información en español.
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Almena Township
Antwerp Township
Arlington Township (Supervisor)
Bangor Township
Bloomingdale Township
Columbia Township
Covert Township
Decatur Township (Supervisor)
Geneva Township
Hamilton Township
Hartford Township
Keeler Township
Lawrence Township
Paw Paw Township
Pine Grove Township (Supervisor)
Porter Township
South Haven Charter Township
Waverly Township
Village of Bloomingdale
Village of Breedsville
Village of Decatur
Village of Lawrence
Village of Lawton
Village of Mattawan
Village of Paw Paw
City of Bangor
City of Gobles
City of Hartford
City of South Haven
Van Buren County
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269-668-6910
269-668-2615
269-767-0641
269-427-8965
269-521-3800
269-434-6227
269-764-8986
269-423-7134
269-427-7607
269-423-7852
269-621-4658
269-621-6481
269-674-8833
269-657-4340
269-628-4769
269-624-4022
269-637-3305
269-657-1776
269-521-3222
269-427-9029
269-423-6114
269-674-8161
269-624-6407
269-668-2128
269-657-3148
269-427-5831
269-628-2246
269-621-2477
269-637-0700
269-657-8200
HOSPICE & RESIDENTIAL CARE
Bronson Commons
23332 Red Arrow Highway -- Mattawan, MI 49071
www.bronsonhealth.com
(269) 283-5200
A not-for-profit, 100-bed, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center.
Hearts at Home In-Home Care
Provided by Senior Services of Van Buren County
(866) 627-8904
Enables Seniors 60+ to stay in their homes by providing non-medical
in-home care in the areas of personal care (bathing, laundry, light
housekeeping) and homemaking (menu planning and preparation,
grocery shopping, pet care, organizing paperwork, help with chores).
Fees for services adjusted based on need.
Hospice at Home
4025 Health Park Lane
St. Joseph, MI 49085
www.hospiceathomecares.org
(269) 429-7100 (800) 717-3811
Offers a wide range of nursing, medical, social and grief support
services which are designed to enable the client to live in the comfort
and privacy of his or her own home.
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan
801 North Hazen St, Suite A -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.hospiceswmi.org
(269) 657-7300
Supports individuals and their caregivers during chronic or terminal
illness with individualized medical, emotional, spiritual, and personal
care; compassionate care for those coping with illness, dying, and loss.
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HOSPITALS
Allegan General Hospital
555 Linn St., Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-8424
Borgess Medical Center
1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
(269) 226-7000
Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital
420 West High St., Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-8681
Bronson LakeView Hospital
408 Hazen St., Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-3141
Bronson Methodist Hospital
601 John St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 341-7654
Bronson Lakeview Medical Practices
& Bronson Diagnostics
451 Health Parkway, Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8300
Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet
400 Medical Park Drive, Watervliet. MI 49098
(269) 463-3111
South Haven Health System
955 South Bailey Ave., South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-5271
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HOTLINES
Al-Anon
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alzheimer’s Association
American Parkinson’s Association
American Cancer Society of MI
American Lung Association
Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America
Autism Society of Michigan
Brain Injury Association of America
Bronson Health Answers
Cleft Palate Foundation
Consumer Protection Agency
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of MI
Domestic & Sexual Assault Services
(24hrs)
Domestic Violence Coalition (bus. hrs)
Domestic Violence Coalition (after hrs)
Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
Lions of Michigan (Eye Care / Glasses)
March of Dimes
Mental Health-24 Hour Crisis
Migrant Farmworker Health Helpline
National Kidney Foundation of MI
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Ronald McDonald House
Senior Info-Line
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
United Cerebral Palsy Association of MI
(269) 343-4328
(269) 349-4410
(800) 272-3900
(800) 223-2732
(800) 723-0360
(800) 586-4872
(800) 727-8462
(800) 223-6722
(800) 444-6443
(800) 451-6310
(800) 242-5338
(877) 765-8388
(855) 372-5297
(800) 828-2023
(269) 655-9008
(888) 655-9008
(800) 377-6226
(517) 887-6640
(269) 343-5586
(800) 922-1418
(800) 377-9968
(800) 482-1455
(800) 999-6673
(800) 776-4891
(800) 654-2810
(800) 273-8255
(800) 828-2714
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Van Buren County United Way Presents:
Show Me the Money! Workshops
Tired of Running Out of Money Before the Month is Over?
So, What Exactly is
“Show Me the Money!” ?
Show Me the Money is a FREE 8-week
hands-on workshop designed to
assist individuals living in
challenging financial circumstances
to improve their situation.
Show Me The Money! provides You the Opportunity to:
 Learn Financial Terms & How Money Works
 Understand How Credit Works
 Improve Your Credit Score
 Make a Plan to Get Out of Debt
 Design a Workable Spending Plan
 Identify “Frizzle Finders”
 Learn Strategies for Saving Money
 Compare Banks & Credit Unions
 Teach Your Kids Good Money Habits
To register, or learn more: Contact VBC United Way at (269) 657-2410.
The workshop, all materials and supplies are FREE.
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HEAT / RENT / UTILTIES
Information you should have with you
when applying for assistance:
Photo ID for person registering for assistance
(i.e. name of person on utilities bill, mortgage or lease)
Social Security Card for person registering for assistance
Social Security Numbers for all family members living with you
Proof of Income for 4 weeks in a row of the last 60 days, for
everyone living in the household (pay check stubs, current SSI, Social
Security, or Disability letter, etc...)
Current Bill that you need help with (heat/electric bill and/or shut-off
notice, rent/mortgage bill or eviction notice). For Refillable Fuel, a bill is not
needed, but you will need name/number/address of your supplier.
Rent or Mortgage payment verification (Lease or Mortgage Papers)
Department of Human Services (DHS)
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
57150 CR 681 -- Hartford, MI 49057
www.michigan.gov/dhs
(269) 621-2800
Offers programs that assist with housing and rent costs. Some utilities.
Empower / True North
www.truenorthservices.org (can download application)
(855) 300-8013
Seasonal Emergency Utilities Assistance.
Includes Refillable Fuel (propane, coal, fuel oil, wood, etc...)
Accepts applications even if household has no income.
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Habitat for Humanity-Van Buren County
56633 -- M-43 Highway, Bangor MI 49013
www.vbchabitat.org
(269) 302-0211
Provides decent, affordable homes to low-income families
and utilizes “sweat equity” and no-interest mortgages.
Habistore
(269) 302-0130
Sells donated building materials, appliances, furniture, housewares at
discounted prices. Proceeds help fund Habitat projects.
HUD - Foreclosure Assistance
http://portal.hud.gov
Department of Housing & Urban Development homeowner assistance.
Housing Search Assistance
michiganhousinglocator.com
Search for apartments by location, rent, size, ADA accessibility.
Rural Development Service Center
1035 East Michigan Ave -- Paw Paw MI 49079
(269) 657-7055
Low interest loans for mortgages and home repair
for rural homeowners.
Southwest MI Community Action Agency (SMCAA)
185 E. Main Street, Suite 200 -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
OR
57150 CR 681 – Hartford MI 49057
(269) 925-9077
As funding permits, home weatherization and repairs, housing
programs, rent assistance. Seasonal Utilities, Refillable Fuel.
The Salvation Army
(269) 927-0402
Emergency Utilities Assistance.
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LEGAL SERVICES
Farmworker Legal Services
3030 South St, Suite 1A – Kalamazoo MI 49009-6273
www.farmworkerlaw.org
(269) 492-7190 (800) 968-4046
9th
Offers legal services to low-income migrant and
seasonal farm workers throughout Michigan.
Información en español.
Immigration Assistance Program
of the Diocese of Kalamazoo
215 N. Westnedge -- Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.dioceseofkalamazoo.org/immigration
(269) 385-1019
Provides the immigrant population with low-cost, competent legal
representation in their immigration matters.
Información en español.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan
201 West Kalamazoo, Ave., Rm 308 -- Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.legalaidwestmich.org
(269) 344-8113
Intake: (888) 783-8190
Free legal assistance to low-income persons and seniors in noncriminal, non-fee generating matters; also addresses the needs of the
disabled and domestic violence survivors.
Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project-MMLAP
1104 Fuller Ave NE -- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
www.mmlap.com
(800) 418-3390
Información en español.
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MEDICAL & DENTAL CARE
Alternatives Pregnancy Care Center
4200 West Michigan Ave. -- Kalamazoo, MI 49006
www.alternativescc.org
(269) 345-1740
Offers HIV & STI Screening, free pregnancy testing, pregnancy
options, abortion alternatives, childbirth and parenting classes.
Clothing resources for mother and baby.
CARES
629 Pioneer St., Ste 200 -- Kalamazoo, MI 49008
www.caresswm.org
(269) 381-2437 or (800) 944-2437
CARES
185 E. Main, Suite 604 -- Benton Harbor, MI 49023
www.caresswm.org
(800) 663-2437
Free HIV testing & information about STD’s.
Provides medical case management to maximize quality of life for
those living with HIV; prevention education to minimize the
transmission of the virus, support groups.
Health Insurance Marketplace
healthcare.gov
(800) 318-2596 Marketplace Customer Service
TTY: (855) 889-4325
As of May 1, 2014, all Americans are required to carry Minimum
Essential Health Insurance Coverage, as mandated by the Affordable
Care Act. Individuals can sign up using the Marketplace website or
customer service number, or seek free local registration assistance
through InterCare Community Network (855) 869-6900.
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InterCare Community Network
(855) 869-6900
www.intercare.org
308 Charles Street -- Bangor, MI 49013
5498 109th Ave. -- Pullman, MI 49450
Maternal & Infant Health Program (269) 236-6330
Transportation to InterCare Appointments (269) 364-1063
Dental Care, Pediatrics, Family and General Practice, Women's
Health, Maternal and Infant Health, Breastfeeding Assistance.
Assistance with registration for the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Información en español.
Planned Parenthood
4201 West Michigan Ave. -- Kalamazoo, MI 49006
www.plannedparenthood.org
(800) 559-9093 or (269) 372-1200
Offers services and information about abortion,
birth control, pregnancy, relationships, sex, STDs, fertility, sexual
orientation and women’s health.
Positive Options - Mobile Medical Center
at Hope House -- 901 S. Bailey Ave -- South Haven MI 49090
Every Wednesday 11:30am-3:30pm
(616) 294-0822
Free confidential pregnancy testing, early ultrasounds, information on
all pregnancy options, and referrals.
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Van Buren / Cass District Health Department
www.vbcassdhd.org
57418 CR 681 -- Hartford, MI 49057
(800) 210-1921 (269) 621-3143
302 S. Front Street -- Dowagiac, MI 49047
(888) 782-0064 (269) 782-0064
23200 Red Arrow Highway -- Mattawan, MI 49071
(855) 668-1200 (269) 668-6715
**Services provided at all locations unless otherwise noted**
Children's Special Health Care Services (Hartford) -Family-centered program for children with eligible medical conditions
and special health care needs. Assists with medical coverage, referral,
and coordination of care. Some adults with Cystic Fibrosis or certain
blood clotting diseases may also qualify.
Communicable Disease Control (Hartford, Dowagiac) – Disease
investigation, education, reporting and follow-up treatment. TB testing.
Dental Clinic – provides dental preventative services, restorative
services, prosthetic services and surgical services.
HIV & STD Services - Screening for HIV and Sexually Transmitted
Diseases.
Immunization Clinic – offers immunizations by appointment to people
of all ages. Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations offered in the fall.
Substance Abuse – prevention and outpatient services for substance
abuse/addiction (Mattawan appointments made via Hartford Phone #).
Vision & Hearing Screening (Hartford, Dowagiac) -- free of charge
for preschool and school-aged children at Health Dept or local schools.
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WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
www.intercare.org
181 West Michigan Ave., Suite 5 -- Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 655-8900
308 Charles St. -- Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-7914
Provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition
education for low-income pregnant or postpartum women,
and infants - age 5 at nutritional risk. Breastfeeding support services.
Información en español.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
American Legion - Paw Paw
Medical Loan Closet
(269) 657-2906 or Winter Only: (269) 657-2092
Loans medical equipment to those in need.
Lending Hands
5348 Ivanhoe Court -- Portage, MI 49002
www.lendinghandsmi.org
(269) 567-4381
MWF 9-3, Th 10-1, Sat 9-Noon
A volunteer non-profit social service organization that lends home
medical equipment, for free, on a temporary basis.
We Care In The Name of Christ -- Bangor
(269) 427-9581
M-T-Th-F 9:30am-Noon
We Care In The Name of Christ - Covert/South Haven
(269) 637-4342
M-F 9:30-Noon
We Care coordinates medical supplies provided by area
Churches and Food Pantries.
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MEDICAL – PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE
The following organizations provide information and review
eligibility at no charge for uninsured and/or lower-income families
to help them get prescriptions at a discount or for free:
Abbott Patient Assistance Foundation
(800) 222-6885
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
http://www.pparx.org
Información en español
Rx Help
(866) 960-9497
http://www.rxhelp4u.com
RX Assist
(877) 537-5537
http://rxassist.org
For a listing of participating retail pharmacies who offer $4
Generic Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, visit:
http:www.myfourdollardruglist.com
You may be able to obtain discounts using the United Way
Prescription Discount card from FamilyWize.
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SCHOOLS
Bangor Public Schools
(269) 427-6800
Bloomingdale Public Schools
(269) 521-3900
Covert Public Schools
(269) 764-3703
Decatur Public Schools
(269) 423-6800
Faith Baptist Academy-Mattawan
(269) 668-3391
Gobles Junior Academy
(269) 628-2704
Offers K-10th grade.
Gobles Public Schools
(269) 628-5618
Hartford Public Schools
(269) 621-7000
Lake Michigan College
www.lakemichigancollege.edu
South Haven Campus
125 Veterans Blvd -- South Haven MI 49090
(800) 252-1562 (269) 639-8442
Napier Avenue Campus
2755 East Napier Ave. -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(800) 252-1562 (269) 927-1000
Lake Michigan College/M-TEC
400 Klock Road -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(800) 252-1562 (269) 926-6832
Bertrand Crossing Campus
1905 Foundation Drive -- Niles MI 49120
(800) 252-1562 (269) 695-1391
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Lawrence Public Schools
(269) 674-8761
Lawton Public Schools
(269) 624-7901
Mattawan Consolidated Schools
(269) 668-3361
Paw Paw Public Schools
(269) 657-8800
South Haven Public Schools
(269) 637-0502
St. Basil Catholic School-South Haven
www.saintbasilcatholic.org
(269) 637-3529
Offers pre-school thru 8th grade.
St. Mary's Catholic School-Paw Paw
(269) 657-3750
Offers pre-school thru 5th grade.
St. Paul Lutheran School-South Haven
(269) 637-4459
Offers pre-school thru 8th grade.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School-Bangor
(269) 427-7102
Trinity Lutheran School-Paw Paw
www.trinitylutheran.com
(269) 657-5921
Childcare for infants-preschool, before/after-school care, Preschool,
Young Fives, K thru 8th grades.
Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD)
www.vbisd.org
(269) 674-8091
VBISD Technology Center
www.vbisd.org
(269) 674-8001
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RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
-SEE ALSO HOSPICE & RESIDENTIAL CARE, MEDICAL,
and VETERANS ASSISTANCE-
AARP Foundation Senior Community Service
Employment/Work Search
960 Agard St. -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3838
For low-income individuals 55 and over.
A work training program that helps participants gain skills and work
experience to transition into permanent jobs.
Area Agency on Aging Region IV
2900 Lakeview Ave. -- St. Joseph, MI 49085
www.areaagencyonaging.org
(800) 654-2810
Source for information, options and services for older adults and
younger persons with disabilities. Caregiver Education, Elder Rights,
Medicare/Medicaid assistance, Senior Employment and Training,
and Volunteer Opportunities.
Autumn House Adult Day Services
116A South Gremps Street -- Paw Paw, Michigan 49079
cfsswmi.org
(269) 657-0520
Harbor House Adult Day Services
2450 M-139 -- Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
cfsswmi.org
(269) 934-7355
Adult Day Services offered by Child & Family Services of Southwestern
Michigan, Inc. A safe and inviting daytime environment where adults
with special needs such as Alzheimer's Disease and other illnesses
can engage in meaningful and therapeutic activities
that help meet their social, emotional and physical needs.
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Centralized Intake for Abuse & Neglect
www.michigan.gov/dhs
(855) 444-3911
Contact to report abuse or neglect of children or vulnerable adults.
Meals on Wheels (Senior Nutrition Services)
1708 Colfax Ave. -- Benton Harbor, MI 49022
www.SNSmeals.org
(269) 925-0137
Provides delivery of meals to homes of seniors.
Also hosts community group lunches (reserve your meal 24hrs before)
at the following locations:
540 Williams St. -- South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 906-0469
Tasty, fresh hot lunch and companionship. Transportation available.
73292 - 34th Ave. -- Covert, MI 49043
(616) 546-0352
Tasty, fresh hot lunch and companionship.
Paw Paw Village Pharmacy
322 E. Michigan Ave. – Paw Paw, MI 49079
www.pawpawvillagepharmacy.com
(269) 657-6073
M-F 8am-6pm Sat 8am-1pm
Offers delivery of prescriptions to clients in Decatur, Lawrence, Lawton,
Mattawan and Paw Paw areas.
RSVP
(Retired Seniors Volunteer Program)
www.rsvp-vbc.org
(269) 655-8000
Offers a range of volunteer opportunities for Seniors aged 55 and over,
based on how and where they want to serve.
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Senior Services of Van Buren County
www.seniorservices-vbc.org
Paw Paw Office -- (269) 655-8000
South Haven Office
1635 - 76th Street -- South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-3607 or (866) 627-8904
Provides information and help to seniors, recreation, social and
educational programs, minivan and medical transportation, healthy
aging programs like exercise, diet, support group, stop smoking.
Care Watch Program coordinates services for seniors to help them
remain in their homes. Connects seniors to local resources such as
legal assistance, pension/401(k) issues, Medicare/Medicaid, housing
needs, food/commodities, filling out applications.
Van Buren United Civic Organization
73292 34th Ave., PO Box 123
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-8854
Community center for all ages. One-stop facility for Human Services
Assistance and Referral. Commodities, Mobile Food Truck,
Emergency Food Pantry, Warming/Cooling Shelter, Congregate Meals
M-F at Noon by donation, Table Games and Friendly Conversation.
TRANSPORTATION
Van Buren Public Transit
(269) 427-7921
Loop routes through 6pm. Call 24 hrs ahead for ride pick-up. Book up
to 14 days in advance for rides to appointments. Provides some out-ofcounty transportation for appointments in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo.
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VETERANS ASSISTANCE
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
Workforce Development Agency
(Located in Kinexus / Michigan Works)
32849 Red Arrow Highway -- Paw Paw MI 49079
(269) 657-7014 ext. 1265
Individualized employment services to qualifying veterans or their
spouses including Resume Assistance, Vocational Guidance, Job
Search Planning and workshops, Referrals.
Services to Armed Forces - American Red Cross
(877) 272-7337
Provides emergency services to military families.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
(248) 535-6568
Short-term intervention to help Veteran families keep, or rapidly
transition to, permanent housing. Focuses service on individuals who
are in transitional housing, at risk for homelessness,
or who are currently homeless.
Veterans Affairs Office - Van Buren County
(269) 657-7376
Helps Veterans and/or their dependants apply for Veterans
Administration benefits of all types. Administers the Michigan
Veterans Trust Fund for emergency help.
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QUICK INDEX
4-H Leaders Association.................................................. 4
AARP Senior Community Employment/Work Search .... 45
Adoption Associates Inc. ............................................... 19
Adult/Alternative Education........................................... 14
Allegan General Hospital ............................................... 32
Alternatives Pregnancy Care Center ............................. 38
American Legion (Paw Paw) ......................................... 41
American Red Cross...................................................... 18
Animal Control (Domestic) ............................................... 2
Area Agency on Aging Region IV .................................. 45
Ark -- Services for Youth............................................ 4, 10
Autumn House Adult Day Services ................................ 45
Bangor Public Schools................................................... 43
Benton Harbor Emergency Homeless Shelter ............... 10
Bethany Christian Services ............................................ 19
Big Brothers Big Sisters ................................................... 4
Bloomingdale Christian Church ..................................... 23
Bloomingdale Public Schools ........................................ 43
Borgess Medical Center ................................................ 32
Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital ..................................... 32
Boy Scouts of America .................................................... 4
Bronson Commons ........................................................ 31
Bronson LakeView Hospital ........................................... 32
Bronson LakeView Medical Practices ............................ 32
Bronson LakeView Neuro Behavioral Health ................... 7
Bronson Methodist Hospital ........................................... 32
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) ................. 7
Calvary Reformed Church (Mattawan) .......................... 23
CARES .......................................................................... 38
Care Watch - Senior Services ....................................... 47
Cedar Street Community & Family Center ..................... 15
Centralized Intake for Abuse & Neglect ................... 10, 46
Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Council ........................... 10
Coloma United Methodist Church .................................. 23
Community Based Transition Center (CTC) .................. 17
Community Mental Health ............................................... 9
Community Thrift Shop (Paw Paw) ................................ 23
Constance Brown Hearing Centers ................................. 7
Cooperating Ministries Food Pantry (Hartford) .............. 24
Covert Public Schools.................................................... 43
Decatur Family Shelter .................................................. 11
Decatur Human Services ............................................... 24
Decatur Public Schools.................................................. 43
Department of Human Services (DHS) ...................... 7, 35
Disabled Veterans Outreach Program ........................... 48
Disability Network of SW Michigan .................................. 8
Domestic & Sexual Assault Services ............................. 11
Domestic Preparedness .................................................. 2
Domestic Violence Coalition .......................................... 11
Early On (see Great Start Collaborative) ......................... 5
Eleanor's Pantry (Paw Paw / Lawton) ............................ 24
Empower/True North Utilities Assistance ....................... 35
English as Second Language (ESL) .............................. 17
Faith Baptist Academy (Mattawan) ................................ 43
Family Adoption Consultants ......................................... 19
Family Support Network .................................................. 8
Farmworker Legal Services ........................................... 37
Fire .................................................................................. 2
Friend of the Court ........................................................... 2
Getting Ahead Workshops ............................................. 22
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan .......................................... 5
Gobles Junior Academy................................................. 43
Gobles-Kendall Area Ministerial Association ................. 25
Gobles Public Schools ................................................... 43
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, Inc........ 25
Government Offices Listing ........................................... 30
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Great Start Collaborative ................................................. 5
Great Start Connect ................................................... 4, 19
Habitat for Humanity-Van Buren County........................ 36
Harbor House Adult Day Services ................................. 45
Hartford Public Schools ................................................ 43
Heat / Rent / Utilities Assistance .................................... 35
Health Department..................................................... 9, 40
Health Insurance Marketplace ....................................... 38
Hearts at Home In-Home Care ...................................... 31
Helping Hands ............................................................... 25
Hillman House Shelter ................................................... 11
Homeless Shelter Directory ........................................... 12
Hospice at Home-South Haven ..................................... 31
Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan ............................ 31
HOTLINES..................................................................... 33
HUD - Housing & Foreclosure Assistance ..................... 36
Humane Society .............................................................. 2
Immigration Assistance Program ................................... 37
Intercare Community Network ....................................... 39
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter .............. 12
Kalamazoo YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter .............. 12
Keystone Place Family Shelter ...................................... 12
Kinexus / Michigan Works ............................................. 15
Lakeland Community Hospital Watervliet ...................... 32
Lake Michigan College .................................................. 43
Lake Michigan College/M-TEC ...................................... 43
Lakeshore Rescue Mission Thrift Shop ......................... 25
Lawrence Public Schools............................................... 44
Lawrence United Methodist Church ............................... 26
Lawton Public Schools................................................... 44
Leader Dogs for the Blind ................................................ 8
Legal Aid of Western Michigan ...................................... 37
Lending Hands .............................................................. 41
Mattawan Area Pantry ................................................... 26
Mattawan Consolidated Schools.................................... 44
Meals on Wheels (Senior Nutrition Services) ................ 46
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Michigan Avenue Academy ........................................... 14
Michigan Crime Victim Noticification Network ................ 13
Michigan Housing Locator ............................................. 36
Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project-MLAP ........ 37
Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative ............................. 19
Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc.................. 8
Michigan Rehabilitation Services ..................................... 8
Michigan Road Conditions ............................................... 2
Michigan State Police ...................................................... 2
Michigan Works / Kinexus ............................................. 15
Migrant Head Start Services ...................................... 5, 15
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) ........................ 20
Next Door Shelter for Women ........................................ 13
Novadebt / Navicore Solutions ...................................... 20
One Church One Offender............................................. 20
Open Door Shelter for Men............................................ 13
Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan .......................... 9
Paw Paw Public Schools ............................................... 44
Paw Paw Village Pharmacy ........................................... 46
Paws With A Cause ......................................................... 9
Planned Parenthood ...................................................... 39
Poison Control ................................................................. 2
Pokagon Tribal Social Services ..................................... 20
Police ............................................................................... 2
Positive Options Mobile Medical Care ........................... 39
Prescription Assistance ................................................. 42
Program of Migrant Student Services (MSU) ................. 15
Red Cross - Disaster Services ....................................... 18
Red Cross - Services to Armed Forces ................... 18, 48
RSVP ............................................................................. 46
Rural Development ........................................................ 36
Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Bangor) ........................ 26
Salvation Army .............................................................. 36
Salvation Army - Shelter ................................................ 13
Secretary of State ............................................................ 2
Senior Nutrition Services - Meals on Wheels ................. 46
Senior Services of VB County ....................................... 47
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Sheriff .............................................................................. 2
Show Me the Money! Workshops .................................. 34
Social Security Administration ......................................... 2
South Haven Health System .......................................... 32
South Haven Public Schools ......................................... 44
Southwest MI Community Action Agency ...................... 36
Southwest MI Community School .................................. 14
St. Basil Catholic School (South Haven)........................ 44
St. John Bosco Church (Mattawan) ............................... 26
St. Mary’s Catholic School (Paw Paw)........................... 44
St. Paul Lutheran School (South Haven) ....................... 44
Supportive Servics for Veteran Families ........................ 48
Sylvia’s Place Domestic Violence Shelter...................... 13
Tax Information: IRS ........................................................ 2
Tax Information: State of Michigan .................................. 2
Telamon Corporation ..................................................... 16
Teen HOPE - Parent Resource Center.......................... 16
Tri-County Head Start ................................................ 6, 16
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran School (Bangor) ................ 44
Trinity Lutheran School (Paw Paw)................................ 44
Van Buren Behavioral Education Center ISD ................ 17
Van Buren County Courts ................................................ 2
Van Buren County Truancy Officer .................................. 2
Van Buren County United Way .................... 21, 28, 54, 55
Van Buren Intermediate School District (VBISD) ..... 17, 44
VBISD Technology Center....................................... 17, 44
Van Buren Public Transit ............................................... 47
Van Buren United Civic Organization ...................... 21, 47
Van Buren Youth Camp. .................................................. 6
Veterans Affairs Office. .................................................. 48
Victim Services Unit ....................................................... 18
VITA Tax Coalition ......................................................... 21
Volinia Outcomes School............................................... 14
We Care In The Name of Christ .............................. 27, 41
West Michigan Guardianship ......................................... 21
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) .............................. 27, 41
Wings of God Transition Home ...................................... 21
Youth Development Company/PAL ................................. 6
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How Can You Live United?
VBC United Way and its Partner Programs
respond to almost 200,000 calls for help every year.
That’s a huge impact for good!
But We Can’t Do it Alone.
We Need Your Help.

GIVE - through your Workplace Campaign,
mail a check, or visit our website to give safely
online via credit card.

ADVOCATE - If your workplace doesn’t have a
Campaign, help get one started.

VOLUNTEER - Encourage others to give to
United Way, and to volunteer for programs
that help others.
Choose Van Buren County United Way
as your charity.
Then shop - and Amazon donates to us!
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Van Buren County
United Way
Calendar of Services
VITA Free Tax Preparation Service
February - April only
Show Me the Money! Financial Workshops
Spring & Fall courses
Getting Ahead Workshops
September - January
United Way Fundraising Campaign
September - November
Bridges Out of Poverty Community Training
October & November
United Way Stuff the Bus food pantry drive
1st Saturday in November
For more detailed information about
Van Buren County United Way-led programs,
see pages 28-29 or contact us at: www.vbcuw.org
(269) 657-2410
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This publication is
researched, designed and distributed
by
Van Buren County United Way
of Van Buren County, Michigan.
with funding assistance from
Van Buren County United Way
181 W. Michigan Ave. — Suite 4
Paw Paw MI 49079
(269) 657-2410 www.vbcuw.org
08/2015
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