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We value and believe in the younger generation. Youth are a big focal point of our activities at Mike's Place. Much of what we do is aimed at helping youth find the healthiest path to achieving the dreams they have for their immediate and distant futures. We currently offer:
After School Hang-Out Time every Tuesday from 3:00 - 5:00. At present, this time slot is intended primarily for elementary and middle school aged children.

High school students are welcomed to After School Hang-Out, and are expected to show exemplary conduct; modeling respect and responsibility to younger children.
Students are welcomed to work on homework and have free time.
There is a game room consisting of pool tables, ping-pong, board games and puzzles. There are also many art supplies available and the gym is open and supervised for basketball and other creative activities.

Kids enjoy snacks in the Holy Grounds Cafe where each item is only .50 cents.

IMPACT GROUPS - Each Wednesday evening beginning at 6:00 youth and adults come together for a potluck style meal, worship and then seperate into Impact Groups. High school students have a designated group and middle school and elementary ages have designated groups, (adults also enjoy their Impact Groups having focused discussion and support). This setting is where we dive into faith topics and gain deeper understanding of spiritual disciplines such as prayer, studying the Bible, and a life-style of servanthood. Impact Groups are fun, safe, and supportive.

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Play Groups
For children ages birth - 5 years old ALONG with parents and or care providers! Currently taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 11 AM in our Romper Room. Playgroups are in partnership with Childcare Resources of Southwest Michigan, Great Start and Mike's Place.
You will experience fun, hands on activities with a theme in mind for each visit. Parents will enjoy the support and opportunity to network and encourage one another and of course your little people will LOVE to explore the Romper Room and make new friends at this fun play date place.

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Community Service at Mike's Place

We often work with volunteers who need community service hours for particular needs or programs. You may need hours to graduate, obtain health care, or perhaps you are fulfilling a court order. Volunteers are needed for yard maintenance, janitorial duties, and misc. projects that are always in the works.

All volunteers are supervised and no one works with youth and children without a thorough background check and screening. Call Mike's Place to find out if there are any areas for community service open.

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GRIP for youth stands for Get Ready for Intentional Purpose
This is an after school program that currently takes place every Wednesday from 4 - 6. Presently we are using a program called TOP by Wyman. TOP is a Teen Outreach Program that is "service learning" based. We are excited for this healthy choices approach to helping teens discover powerful life skills that will make a difference now and for their futures! TOP will be running through mid June and is a high commitment level program. Sign-up for TOP will be closed after mid February.

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Coming Soon

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Swap Shop Membership
Under Construction and Opening Soon!

Check out this fun and exciting way to recycle re-usable household itmes and get other items that would be useful to your own household. The Swap Shop at Mike's Place is set up like a thrift shop, but money is not required. What is required, is a trade of something similar to value in exchange for what you would like to take home with you, be it clothing, toys, or standard household items.
The Swap Shop is part of the HUB.. It is in position to help our neighbors come into contact with useful resources and it gives people the chance to help others while participating. For a minimal annual fee, (or volunteer hours) Your membership will gain you access to a fuller level of resources and opportunities at Mike's Place. This consists of Romper Room for your little ones, parenting seminars and more.
Do we take donations?? YES! Notice to our charitable partners out there: please remember that we are interested in up to date items that are clean and in perfect working order. Thank you for your consideration. Please be sure to call before bringing donations to our site as some catagories of donations may not be in demand at this time.

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Community Service
Mike's Place often times participates with community service programs when hours of service are necessary to fulfill personal obligations. You may need service time to graduate, receive medical care, or perhaps you are court ordered. In our history we have worked with teens and adults alike. There is always something that needs done at Mike's Place. Often times people that have served their hours at Mike's Place gain a broader view of service and experience the value of community. Please call with questions and have some ideas ready of how you would like to pitch in. What do you do well? A few ideas are: outside lawn and property maintence, inside janitorial, office help or organization type projects. We also need extra hands for special events. Please note: Individuals will not be permitted to work with minors without a background check and training from our staff. All volunteers are under supervision.

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