Rooted of St. Joseph County, Inc.
Resources
general resources
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Various state-ran services.
(269) 467-1200
692 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
Community of Mental Health (CMH)
Mental health and substance abuse services.
(269) 467-1000
677 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
St. Joseph County Children’s Trauma Assessment Group (CTAG)
Trauma assessments: developmental, cognitive, effective, behavioral, and physiological.
Lindsay Anderson
(269) 816-3596
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
Southwest Michigan, Berrien & St. Joseph counties.
Jamie Brooks & Lindsey Anderson
(269) 934-3707
902 East Chicago Road, Sturgis, MI 49091
Diaper Bank (MDHHS)
Open the third Thursday of each month, 11am-4pm. One sleep of diapers (size newborn to size 6) and 2 packages of wipes are available while supplies last.
(269) 467-1200
692 East Main Street
Centreville, MI 49032
Ellie’s Closet
Located at Three Rivers Church of the Nazarene. Serves and supports the families caring for foster children in the community.
(269) 220-0927
Elliescloset@threeriversnazarene.org
1221 Coon Hollow Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Stacy’s Kicks for Kids
Shoes for local children in need. Can be individuals, through schools, or from Rooted of St. Joseph County.
Stacy Schwenk
(269) 503-0204
Support for Hope
Helps children and families in need of support and hope by connecting them with members of the community.
Jeff Jennings
info@supportforhope.org
106 S. Nottawa, Sturgis, MI 49091
Hope United
Provides essential furniture items to displaced individuals. Also provides resources and programs for individuals who find themselves in cycles of brokenness.
Rick Gunn
(269) 924-8336
Jill Gunn
(269) 858-5583
jillgunn@hopeunitedsjc.com
222 South Main Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
YMCA Camp Eberhart
Believes every child deserves a summer camp experience. Will offer financial aid to families who qualify.
(269) 244-5125
campeberhart@ymcagm.org
10481 Eberhart Rad, Three Rivers, MI 49093
ROOTED of St. Joseph County
Provides basic needs win the first week or two of removal, including but not limited to two weeks of clothing, socks, underwear, winter wear, shoes, boots, bedding, toiletries, Bible, etc.
Karen Millikan
connect@rootedsjc.com
Tiffany Wagler
Call/text: (269) 503-3907
P.O. Box 173, Centreville, MI 49032
Michiana Family Center
Support groups for foster and adoptive parents to gain community with one another.
Aisling Solarek
(540) 597-0429
P.O. Box 398 Edwardsburg, MI 49112
Heart to Heart Respite
Provides intermittent care and structured learning for children ages 2 to 17, who struggle with developmental/emotional disabilities, in a safe and loving environment.
heart2hearttr@gmail.com
Mark Quinn
(269) 535-9183
306 S. Lincoln Ave, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Pregnancy Crisis Center
Helps foster parents with diapers and clothing needs.
Three Rivers
(269) 278-2211
Sturgis
(269) 659-1100
172 E. Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI 49093
1125 Nottawa Street, Sturgis, MI 49091
Women, Children, and Infants program (WIC)
For children under 5. Branch-Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency. Vaccines, COVID-19 tests, and school and childcare resources.
(269) 273-2161
110 Hill Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Mileage Reimbursement
Foster parent transportation reimbursement through DHHS. Call for more info.
Tiffany Wagler
(268) 503-3907
Community Action
Head start, community action agency. The Three Rivers location is at the Carol Shippy Center.
Three Rivers
(269) 273-8563
Sturgis
(269) 659-9047
1000 E Broadway Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
306 Nattawa Street, Strugis, MI 49091
Early Head Start
Free daycare for early childhood (birth to pre-school) through St. Joseph County ISD.
(269) 467-5400
Text: (269) 888-3418
Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS)
Improve communication, manage meetings, resolve disagreements, and foster cooperation. All services are free.
Youth Haven
Meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of disadvantaged children, including children living in foster care, single-parent families, or low-income homes, as well as children who have experienced abuse, neglect, gang violence, or a parent in prison. Free day camps and weekend retreats through the school year and summer camps during the summer.
(517) 569-3328
3796 Perrine Rad, Rives Junction, MI 49277
free stores
Days and times of operation are subject to change. Please call first.
Kings Closet Free Store
Run by and located at the Verse By Verse Church. Accessible by appointment only.
(269) 273-5708
300 Enterprise Drive, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Building Hope Free Store
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10-2. Friday 10-2 drop-off only.
(269) 816-1581
112 W Main Street, Centreville, MI 49032
Stone Cottage Free Store
Monday, Wendesday, Friday 9-12. Free store and food.
(269) 525-2786
320 N Main, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Pass It Forward Free Store
Saturday 9-2. Call for open dates.
Facebook: Pass It Forward Shop
Anita Upston
(269) 579-2121
Dawn Dodgson
(269) 420-3650
33650 Factoryville Road, Athens, MI 49091
Clothes Sanctuary
Open Fridays noon-2pm and Tuesdays 4pm-6pm. Located at First United Methodist Church.
(269) 651-5990
200 Pleasant Street, Sturgis, MI 49091
Compassionate Ministries
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 2-4pm.
110 S Kalamazoo Street, White Pigeon 49099
12 Baskets Free Store
Tuesday 9-2, second and fourth Friday 2-7, and first and third Saturday 9-2. There is a food pantry next door.
(269) 532-4912
10332 Portage Road, Portage, MI 49002
The Village Free Store
To schedule an appointment, call or text Sister May.
(269) 476-1257
ourfathersfamily@ymail.com
Sister May
(269) 476-1257
61472 Donald Roadway West, Vandalia, MI 49095
food sources
Days and times of operation are subject to change. Please call first.
The Huss Project
1) Farmer’s market every Saturday, June-September, 9am-1pm.
2) Fresh Food Initiative, every third Saturday of the month, 9am-11-pm
3) Meet Up & Eat Up every weekday June 10-August 16 at 11:30am-noon. Free lunch for kids and teenagers.
1008 8th Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
United Methodist Church
Friday 10am-12pm. Nottawa & Centreville residents only.
(269) 467-8645
305 E Main, Centreville, MI 49032
St. John’s Lutheran Church
First and third Wednesday of the month at 1pm-3pm. Serves the Burr Oak community.
(269) 489-5539
218 W. Main, Burr Oak, MI 49091
Colon United Methodist Church
Tuesday 8am-11:15am. For Colon and Leonidas residents.
(269) 432-2783
224 N Blackstone Avenue, Colon, MI 49040
Messiah Lutheran Church
Thursday 1am-11am. For Constantine community and school district.
(269) 435-9785
185 W Fifth Street, Constantine, MI 49042
Mendon
Thursday 10am-12pm. For Mendon community.
(269) 496-4295
114 W Main Street, Mendon, MI 49072
White Pigeon
Every Wednesday 9am-11am and the third Monday at 5:30pm-6pm. For White Pigeon and Mottville Townships.
(269) 718-3147
105 N Kalamazoo Street, White Pigeon, MI 49099
Lowery’s Basement
Call first. Tuesday and Thursday 9am-noon.
(269) 273-2147
18 Railroad Drive, Three Rivers, MI 49093
New Hope Food Pantry
Call 30+ minutes before pickup. Wednesday 9am-4pm, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm.
(269) 278-8135
56652 Buckhorn Road, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Immaculate Conception Food Pantry
MUST CALL FIRST. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm.
(269) 273-8953
645 S Douglas Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093
H.O.P.E Resource Center
Located at First United Methodist Church. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-6pm. Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday 10am-4pm. Groceries, transportation, and personal care items.
(269) 718-8779
215 N Main Street, Three Rivers, MI 49093
Helping Hands Pantry
Located at the Holy Angels Church. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month 10-11am.
(269) 651-5200
402 S Nottawa Street, Sturgis, MI 49091
Salvation Army Food Pantry
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm. Open to all residents of St. Joseph Country. Bring ID.
(269) 651-4275
105 N Fourth Street, Sturgis, MI 49091