English Classes:
Beckwith Adult Education
http://www.porterhills.org/locations/beckwith-adult-education-center/
Bethany Refugee Adult and Family Programs
https://www.bethany.org/other-services/refugee-and-immigrant-services
GRCC (Grand Rapids Community College)
https://www.grcc.edu/english/englishasasecondlanguage/eslcourses
Literacy Center of West Michigan
https://literacycenterwm.org/
Wyoming Community Education
http://wyomingps.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Community-Education-Brochure.pdf
Housing:
Housing Crisis – call 2-1-1 or call 1.800.887.1107
Salvation Army: Housing Assistance Program
Phone: 616.454.5840
Address: 1215 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
https://sasocialservices.org/wmnisocialservices/housing-services
Family Promise of Grand Rapids
Phone: 616.475.5220
Address: 516 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
“Ending homelessness…one family at a time. We give parents the hope and encouragement they need to create a better future for their kids and end the cycle of homelessness.”
https://www.familypromisegr.org/
ID and Driver’s License:
Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, 888.767.6424 and 517.322.1166
Any office can assist with Michigan ID’s or driver’s licenses. Two common locations are:
Roger’s Plaza, 1506 Roger’s Plaza SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
Shops at CenterPoint, 3601 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Immunizations and (Initial) Health Screening:
Kent County Health Department
Phone: 616.632.7100 and 1.888.515.1300
Address: 700 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
https://www.accesskent.com/Health/
School Enrollment and Summer Program
Refugee Education Center
Phone: 616.247.9611
Address: 2130 Enterprise St SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
(eligible up to three years after arrival)
https://refugeeeducationcenter.org/
Social Security: Applying for Social Security Number or Disability Income
Social Security Administration
Phone: 877.319.5710
Address: 3045 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Travel Loans:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Phone: 212.870.3361
Information about refugee travel loans if resettled through Bethany Christian Services