News & Stories of Hope

Christian Neighbors is a non-profit charitable organization serving Plainwell, Otsego, Martin, Cooper and Alamo.

NewsStories of Hope

News & Stories of Hope

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Why School Representation Matters on the Christian Neighbors Board

Christian Neighbors serves families across the Plainwell, Otsego, and Martin school districts – communities where…

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How Case Managers Support Veterans

Case managers provide both immediate assistance and long-term support to help individuals navigate complex systems…

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Finding Hope Through a Matter of Balance

Participants in a free 8-class Matter of Balance series come expecting to learn how to…

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Providing Stability

When Audrey learned she would need surgery, her first thought wasn’t about herself — it was about her two…

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Patti Herm School of Dance Food Drive

In late 2025 Christian Neighbors pantry shelves were getting bare. We put out the word…

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group of women and children taking a cooking class in the demonstration kitchen at Christian Neighbors in Plainwell Michigan

Cooking into a Brighter Future

The lessons learned in our Demonstration Kitchen range greatly.  Some participants pick up a potato…

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Otsego High Schools Share Table

In 2024 Lexi Gross, a student at Otsego High School, saw that a big amount…

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