Drop-In Resource Center
The SHARE Center provides a safe space that is conducive for recovery by offering numerous resources for enrichment and growth. We have on-site services, support groups, and resources to help people recover from homelessness, poor mental health, and addiction.
Some of the enrichment activities we offer are: Art Classes, Gardening, Yoga, Field Trips, a Library, Computer Lab, and Support Groups. Click here for more information.
The SHARE Center hosts weekly peer support meetings for Narcotics Anonymous, a Women's Group, and a Bi-Polar Group. The current meeting schedule is:
Bi-Polar Group: Saturdays, 1-2:30pm in person or via Google Meet
Narcotics Anonymous: Saturdays, 3-4pm in person or via Google Meet
Women's Group: Thursdays, 1pm
Life Skills Classes: On hold due to COVID
Referrals and Basic Needs
The SHARE Center can also provide referrals to our extensive network of community partners. Many of our consumers are also experiencing homelessness, so we offer blankets, hygiene supplies, hats, gloves, and clothing to our consumers who need them.
Community Meals Program
There are over 25,000 food insecure individuals in Calhoun County. Each year, the SHARE Center serves roughly 30,000 healthy and delicious meals to individuals and families. We serve meals every day of the year and have recently expanding our services to cover times during the week when someone would not have anywhere to go for a hot meal.
Meal Schedule September - May
Breakfast: Every morning except Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30
Lunch: Monday thru Friday from 12-1
Dinner: Monday thru Saturday 5-6pm
(Every 2nd and 4th Fridays dinner is 6-7)
Meal Schedule June - August
Breakfast: Sundays 9:30am (M-F Provided by St. Thomas's)
Lunch: Everyday except Saturday from 12-1
Dinner: Monday thru Saturday 5-6pm
(Every 2nd and 4th Fridays dinner is 6-7)
ID and Vital Records
State IDs and County Vital Records are required for employment, banking, schooling, and enrollment in social service programs. In fact, studies indicate nearly half of the homeless population in the U.S. have been denied access to basic needs services because they did not have an ID. For many homeless people, the documentation and financial requirements make obtaining a state ID and a birth certificate impossible.
Our dedicated staff assists homeless individuals track down needed documents and cover the costs associated with getting IDs and vital records. In 2018, our efforts earned recognition from the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness at their annual Breakfast of Champions event.
Enrichment Activities
SHARE is an acronym for Self-Help, Awareness, Recovery, and Enrichment. We offer a number of enrichment activities and resources including; a library, computer lab, gardening, art, music, yoga, field trips, and support groups for Bi-Polar, Narcotics Anonymous, Men, Women, and Veterans. We also offer a Life Skills class once a week.
One of our newest additions is the SHARE Center Garden. The garden is part of our overall approach of offering a variety of healthy and enriching activities. There is a lot of research demonstrating the mental and physical health benefits of gardening. It provides a relaxing opportunity to engage in a meaningful and productive activity.
Thanks to support from the Leila Arboretum, Senior Services of Southwest MI., and the Rotary Club of Battle Creek, the SHARE Center now has its own garden. Kathy Antaya from the Leila Arboretum works with our Women's Group and other interested consumers on planting, growing, watering, and controlling bugs and weeds.
