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In The Image links gently used clothing, housewares,
furniture and appliances with families
in need in a manner that enhances dignity,
embraces choice,
encourages participation and
builds a community of diversity.

Description:
Since its humble beginning in a basement, In The Image has grown into a vital resource to meet the clothing, furniture and houseware needs of the working poor, the impoverished and the marginalized. Everyday, In The Image provides the essentials for an abundant life for those in need, helping them to move beyond need.

To give you an idea of the extent of their outreach, last year In The Image:

Supported 241 mothers that chose life in the tangible way of delivering cribs for their newborn child;

Provided 1098 families with living room sets where they can relax after a days work… be a family;

Delivered dining room sets to 802 families that then had a place to gather for family meals;

Provided a good nights sleep to 1,966 people by delivering gently used beds from hotels, individuals and bedding retailers;

Operated two Clothing and Housewares distribution ‘stores’ in an area of high undermet need, 500 families each week have the ability to select what they need.

History:
Since 1987, In The Image has followed a biblically based philosophy of serving the “least of these” in our community (Matthew 25:40). It is community organization that “provides free clothing, furniture and household items” to the poorest of the poor without judgment or expectation of any kind. At the same time, these often forgotten people have been offered the more important gifts of dignity, choice and the opportunity to add meaning to their life through volunteerism. Families and individuals with few options and no support system benefit from the care, compassion and generosity of those who partner with In The Image. It is a unique blend of the caring heart of our community sharing its good fortune through the provision of free goods to those who most need them… one at a time.

Contact people:

Paul Haagsman, Associate Coordinator, (phone), (email) Darrell Cummings, Store Manager, (phone), (email) Barb Smith, Strore Coordinator, (phone)

Address:

1823 South Division Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (See a map)

Directions:

In The Image is located just three blocks north of Burton on the west side of South Division. Off street parking is available off of Rose.