Love In the Name of Christ

“I would like to thank Love INC for all their help in these past months. Thank the Lord for providing the people that work and help Love INC to be able to provide the food pantries, classes, Love’s Treasures, clothing closet and gift closet for low income families. Thanks for all the Budget Counselors that take their time to keep people on track. Also, thank the Lord for all He has given us. Thanks for my children, spouse, family and friends that helped when we needed it.” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“I am thankful for how kind everyone is. It is very humbling to be in a position of need. I often felt unworthy of the blessing I received from Love INC but everyone I came in contact with from the staff was very kind and compassionate. I never felt judged and for that I am so thankful!” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“I am grateful for Love INC (staff and volunteers) who helped me with my apartment and also thankful for the friendships I’ve made. They’re lifelong friendships because people in the LOVING HELP Program classes are in the same boat I am.” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“I would like to thank all the churches and volunteers for helping God to reach people’s individual needs and thank you for the LOVING HELP Program that we have somewhere to get help.” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“I thank and praise God for Love INC!! I believe that God has divinely established Love INC to be the ‘lifter of heads’ in their community. Not only has Love INC helped me with various needs in my life, but you all have treated me with love and dignity. Those things are not always easily obtained in these last days. Thank you so much. God Bless Love INC!”

“I feel so blessed to have been able to participate in the LOVING HELP Program because the program has taught me to be more responsible for the debts I have incurred. The program has also helped me obtain household items I was deeply
in need of. God has blessed the program with caring people such as Julie, Kate and Scott. Thank you for all your help and I
pray that others will feel the blessings that God has given us through this program.” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

"God bless everyone who takes part in this! My sister and I are very grateful and thankful for the Love INC program. My sister has not been able to work so the monies I have go to bills and everyday expenses, not much left for food for myself. That is why we love the food program. They were able to help through a one month rent program also. That extra help let us get our car fixed, otherwise we would not have transportation right now. I have also been able to save a little money each month. While it may not seem like much to others, it does to me.

“I am thankful for the guidance and accountability that the Love INC program is teaching me. I have backslid a few times
since starting the program, but because I have to be accountable to my budget counselor, I get back on track. I am extremely
grateful for the people who pray over the prayer cards. Everyone in our household is working! (A testimonial from a LOVING
HELP Program client.)

“I am so grateful for the Job Search Class. John, Norma and Carolyn (Job Search Volunteer Leaders) all have their own special ways of making different situations come together. They are all teaching us to accept delays and disappointments, to smile back at setbacks and respond with a pleasant, understanding spirit. I must admit that at times my faith gets a little “fleshed out.” As John would say, “The best test of Christian growth occurs in the mainstream of life.” He is right! This class is teaching me a lot—patience, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control—are just a few!

“I cannot even begin to express our family’s gratitude and thankfulness to the Love INC program. God works miracles through all who participate, volunteers and clients alike. Last year at Christmas, we were barely able to purchase our kids each one new outfit. We were going to even skip having a Christmas tree to make our budget and not go farther into debt. Before we knew it, we started receiving presents for our kids and gift cards to grocery stores.

“Thank you for the food we have gotten from all the pantries that have been a big blessing. I have learned a lot from the

“Wow! You have helped me and my four children to overcome many mountains—friendship mentors in childcare and
food supplies and I have grown spiritually. My financial debt is getting smaller and smaller. I’m very blessed to say I’m glad
for the accountability. Spending my extra money was my weakness. Now as I budget and take classes, and meet with my budget counselor, I have become stronger. Thank you so much for your love and kindness.” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“The LOVING HELP Program provided me with a washer, dryer and refrigerator for my home. My budget counselor has helped
me get my finances in order very nicely! Thanks Love INC!” (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You for all you do to help in this budgeting program. You have helped so
much with our grocery needs and without the gift closet our family (kids especially) would not have birthday gifts. We were just in need of a dryer and you were able & willing to help. The encouragement we have received by the staff and volunteers as well as others in the program is amazing! We really feel God’s Love. (A testimonial from a LOVING HELP Program client.)

“Thank you! Thank you! These two words only begin to express our heartfelt feelings about the Love INC LOVING HELP
Program. Love INC has touched my life and the lives of my children for many years to come. Through the most difficult time in
our life, Love INC was there. Everything from Christmas, school supplies, groceries, repairs, gas and even haircuts, from pots
and pans, blankets and sheets, and not to forget, Easter baskets. And there’s even more—the friendships, the counselors,

“When I first started Love INC’s LOVING HELP Program, I did it because my niece was in dire straits with her own financial
situation but over the last 20 weeks of the program, my husband was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. I am the only sibling that cares for our handicapped, elderly mother. I am truly grateful. I could never express the feelings of thankfulness to
everyone at Love INC. They have helped me with a wheelchair, a bed for myself, a bike so I can escape for a few minutes, food

“From the moment we started coming to Love INC, we were met with unconditional love, Christ’s love. The budget program
taught us better ways to think about how we pay bills and when it is appropriate to make purchases after making sure we
could do it. We’re very thankful for classes we could choose from—we especially enjoyed Pastor Igo’s Bible lessons along with
Pastor Alex. We’ve been unemployed for just over a year but we lacked for nothing, help with groceries, even Meijer gift cards

“I wanted to let you know that I am thankful because Love INC helps you out with food, gas, haircuts and more. If it wasn’t
for them, I would never have made it. Also, thank you, for all the classes. It helps out very much. I’ve learned how to
budget and also save money on cooking. Love INC does a terrific job on everything. Thank you for Love INC.” (From a LOVING HELP Program family)

“I’m thankful for the Christian Spirit in the air at the LOVING HELP Program; for the fellowship with people who do not judge
and for the Scripture. I feel at peace here.” (From a LOVING HELP Program family)

God is good! He has blessed me over and over again! When you put your faith and trust in him, he will provide for you
and take care of you! My life has been very difficult over the last year. My friend turned me toward Love INC. I was very
hesitant to do so but knew I needed to put my pride aside and do what needed to be done! I entered the program and
the blessing, love and support haven’t stopped. When I needed beds for my kids, God sent Love INC to provide for them.
The endless amount of support and encouragement is such a gift to me. Thank you to the Love INC staff for all they do.