Seymour is a “Healing Community / Station of Hope” Congregation. We welcome and serve those being released from prison, including those with a CSC conviction, by helping them reintegrate into their families, society, and the church via endeavoring to meet their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Please contact Chaplain Larry vanZee for more information (Phone: (616)724-6125 or email: larry@we-care-24-7.org).
Resources for Returning Citizens
Christian Fellowship and Networking
- Brother 2 Brother LIFEQUEST Urban Outreach Center – Thursdays at 9 AM @ 1055 Fisk SE
Approximately 100 men gather each Thursday from 9:00AM-10:15AM at the LIFEQUEST Urban Outreach Center for life-changing mediations delivered from a team of some of the most dynamic pastors in West Michigan.
- CLEAR Oakdale Christian Reformed Church – Thursdays @ 961 Temple St. SE
The Coalition, Leadership, Education, Advice Rehabilitation (CLEAR) program meets every Thursday with former prisoners. The organization was formed to help ex-offenders stay out of prison and adapt to civilian life. Call Oakdale Church with any questions at 616.452.5764.
Temporary Housing
- Alpha Prison Ministries Box 9216, Grand Rapids, 49509; (616) 538-4090
- Living Water Prison Ministries Box 566, Comstock Park, 49321; (616) 433-6045
- Guiding Light Mission 295 S. Division; (616) 451-0236 ext. 25
Employment
- M-TEC 622 Godfrey Ave SW; (616) 234-3811
- Guiding Light Mission 295 S. Division; (616) 451-0236 ext. 25
Mentorship
- 70 X 7 Life Recovery Patrick Coleman (patrickc@70x7liferecovery.org)
Recovery/Relapse Prevention
- Community Recovery (616) 361-6014 ext. 111 or 118 – call to arrange transportation
- Mondays at 6:30 PM: Community Care Center, 1975 Jefferson SE
- Fridays at 6:30 PM: New Community Church, 2340 Dean Lake Ave. NE