Local Partnerships

Neighbor by Neighbor - This local initiative serves the holistic needs of the poor and marginalized in our community by connecting families and residents of Harbor Country with social services.  Service agencies and resources in Berrien County tend to be located in the more populated twin-cities area of the county. NbyN helps Harbor Country residents specifically in finding services and resources that they may not be aware of. Website

Kids Hope USA - For over 25 years, Kids Hope USA has provided a proven program through church-school partnerships that train and equip mentors to reach kids in public schools who would benefit from another caring, reliable, 1-on-1 relationship. Mentors, standing alongside teachers and parents, ensure kids that they are not alone. Through the power of relationship, kids build resilience and a brighter future. We are currently offering Kids Hope in River Valley Elementary Schools. Interested? Contact Pastor Jesse.

SWM Youth Collective - The SWM Youth Collective brings local youth groups together to collaborate on excellent student ministry events. As a group of youth and student pastors, our goal is to work collectively to offer a few great events each year in which all our youth groups can participate, to provide a great way to connect, and to live out the truth of Ephesians 4:5-6. Check out the SWMYC website for more.

Harbor Country Emergency Food Pantry - HCC regularly collects food to take the pantry, and special offerings are collected throughout the year to fund the pantry as well as connecting volunteers to fill their needs. The area served by the HCEFP is like a triangle starting from Bridgman south to the Indiana boundary, then east to Galien and finally west to Bridgman. Anyone living within that triangle is eligible to be served. The service includes financial help as well as food and clothing.