Last month, Action House celebrated the sixth anniversary of Refresh: Hygiene and Hope, a partnership with First United Methodist Church of Holland. Since its inception in 2019, Refresh has provided over 10,500 showers, 1,200 haircuts, and nearly 4,900 case management meetings–assisting more than 370 guests in transitioning into safe, stable housing.

In addition to celebrating the anniversary of Refresh last month, Action House expanded their partnership with Herrick District Library. Since 2021, Action House has offered Resource Navigation services on-site at the Herrick District Library Main Branch, providing case management, housing support, and assistance with applications for essential programs. In February, Action House began offering these services every Friday at the Herrick District Library North Branch, in addition to the Main Branch hours.

We are grateful to The Lakeshore for highlighting these wonderful partnerships! Their article showcases how collaborative efforts lead to sustainable change, and help us build a community where all neighbors have the support they need to thrive.

You can read the full article here: How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity