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Request: #161915 • Urgency: Normal • Demographic: Child-Centered Request • City: Kentwood • State: Michigan • Zip Code: 49508 • County: Kent • Submitted By: Catholic Charities West Michigan

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Catholic Charities West Michigan is in need of a car seat and stroller for young mother of a 1 month old baby girl. The family is currently borrowing a car seat from a friend which they need to return as soon as possible. They have one vehicle which the husband uses to go to and from work, so the mother has to walk or take the bus when she needs to go out. The stroller would be a huge help to them and make it possible to go out more often. These items can be dropped off to our administrative office, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3 PM at 40 Jefferson Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Thank you!


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Belong Project Response Team
The Local Church • 6 mi • 49546 • Responded
Kentwood Community Church
Kentwood Community Church • 2 mi • 49508
Christ Church Grand Rapids
Christ Church Grand Rapids • 3 mi • 49546
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Christ Church Grand Rapids • 3 mi • 49546
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Christ Church Grand Rapids • 3 mi • 49546
Relevant Church Grand Rapids
Relevant Church Grand Rapids • 4 mi • 49519
New Horizons Ministry Center
New Horizons Ministry Center • 6 mi • 49546
Voyage Community Church
Voyage Community Church • 7 mi • 49418
Rivertown Assembly of God
Rivertown Assembly of God • 7 mi • 49418
Zion Reformed Church
Zion Reformed Church • 7 mi • 49418
Calvary Church
Calvary Church • 7 mi • 49525
First Byron CRC
First Byron CRC • 7 mi • 49315
Crossroads Bible Church
Crossroads Bible Church • 8 mi • 49504
Sanctuary church
Sanctuary Church • 12 mi • 49321
Peace Church
Peace Church • 16 mi • 49333
Spring Valley
Spring Valley • 17 mi • 49401
Bentheim Reformed Church
Bentheim Reformed Church • 19 mi • 49419
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