General Information-Recreation, Social & Hobbies

Table of Contents

Adult Enrichment Programs
The Arts & Entertainment
Blind/Visually Impaired Statewide Programs
Clubs and Organizations
First Aid, CPR, & Safety Education Training
Libraries
Museums
Parks
Physical Recreation
Spiritual Growth
Volunteerism

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Adult Enrichment Programs

Name: Civitan – Berrien County
Address: P.O. 501, Niles, MI 49120
Contact Person: Phyllis Davis
Transportation: Caretakers, parents, etc., normally provide transportation for the local activity sites. If rides are needed, clients may contact us and transportation is provided in personal cars.
Who may participate: developmentally disabled individuals 16 and above.
Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday. Camp Civitan is help yearly.

Purpose or mission statement of organization: The mission of Civitan is to unite a volunteer association of clubs to serve individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.

Description: Individuals are notified of up-coming monthly events by mail in a news letter.

Name: Consequential Minds Inc. Drop-In Center
Address: 146 West Napier, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone]
Director: John Reed
Who may participate: Current or past client of mental health services.

Purpose or mission statement of organization: Provide care, listening support for people with serious mental illness, self-help group therapy.

Description: Provide a normalizing environment for disabled mentally ill people, where they can socialize, recreate and offer peer counseling.

Name: Gateway Upton Center
Address: 2015 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Hours Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Who may participate: Children, Teens & Adults

Purpose or mission statement of organization: To serve temporarily disabled, special needs children and disabled adults of Berrien County.

Description: Disabled adults come together for fun, companionship, education, crafts, games and more. Programs include art, recreation and socialization.

Name: NAFEC Niles Association for Exceptional Citizens
Contact Persons and Phone No.:
Bowling – Wilma Walker 269-683-3543
All Recreation Activities – Lee Nicks 269-684-1117
NAFEC Board President – Ruth Horney 269-684-0339
Transportation: Volunteers use personal cars and transportation is coordinated with public transportation.
Cost: nominal fee (bowling $3.50) or cost of event
Who may participate: Adults 18 and over/based on transportation availability

Purpose or mission statement of organization: To serve mentally and physically handicapped adults. We provide an opportunity to increase social skills and positive interaction with peers through fun activities.

Name: Salvation Army, Niles, The
Address: 424 North 15th Street, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Who may participate: Low income

Description: Social related activities, character building clubs and activities, summer day camp, individual or family counseling, referral to substance abuse programs.

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The Arts & Entertainment

Name: Berrien County Youth Fair Assn., Inc
Address: 9122 Old US 31, PO Box 7, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Web: bcyf.org
Who may participate: Youth age 5-20 (Animal exhibitors age 6-20)

Description: Provides an annual showcase for the youth of Berrien County. The annual Youth Fair is an educational event for visitor and exhibitors alike.

Name: Blossomtime Festival
Address: 151 East Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Web: OfficeatBlossomtimefestival.org

Description: Present a week long festival celebrating the importance of the agricultural industry in 25-30 communities in Southwest Michigan

Name: Box Factory for The Arts
Address: 1101 Broad Street, P.O. Box 803, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone]

Description: A place to practice artistic diversity and to generate opportunities for development and education for regional artists. Volunteers needed for various fund-raising, art gallery and office work.

Name: Krasl Art Center
Address: 707 Lake Blvd, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Email: gro.lsark|ofni#gro.lsark|ofni

Description: Provide high quality and special art education opportunities to the area population.

Name: Water Street Glassworks
Address: 142 Water Street, Benton Harbor, MI
Phone: [phone]

Name: Mendel Center Box Office
Address: 2755 E. Napier, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone]

Description: The Mendel Center provides a wide variety of entertainment such as ballets, comedies, musicals, theater, etc. Tickets may be purchased in advance. The prices vary depending on the show.

Name: St. Joseph Today
Address: 120 State St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: Organization that advances the quality of life, sponsors free cultural events such as concerts, children’s activities and parades, prepares promotional articles, keeps the historic business district viable and promotes the public use of beaches and parks.

Name: Salvation Army, Benton Harbor, The
Address: 233 Michigan Street, P.O. Box 1044, Benton Harbor, MI 49023
Phone: [phone]
Email: gro.ymranoitavlas.CSU|deeR-hcirteiD_nasuS#gro.ymranoitavlas.CSU|deeR-hcirteiD_nasuS
Who may participate: Meet age requirements, provide any materials requested for individual classes.

Description: Lessons offered in music for age 5 to adult. Kinder music offered for infants to age 7. Tutoring programs offered for elem. groups, and individuals. A homework room is also offered. A at risk youth program is offered. Financial assistance is available. Brochures are published containing each programs information.

Name: Tin Shop Theater, The
Address: 108 E. Rose St, Buchanan, MI 49107
Phone: [phone]

Name: Twin City Players
Address: 600 W Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: Reservations 269-429-0400

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Blind/Visually Impaired Statewide Programs

Name: Art Camp
Address: Western Michigan University
Phone: [phone]
Contact: Paul Ponchillia
Who may participate: School age (5-25)

Description: Art camp is held annually to enhance creativity in blind and visually impaired children by providing opportunities to explore several different art mediums. Student work is often displayed at the Kalamazoo Art Institute.

Name: Blind Outdoor Leisure Development
Address: 239 Westview, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: Legally Blind

Description: A group of volunteers helping the visually impaired to ski downhill.

Name: Goal Ball – Center for Developmentally Disabled Adults in Kalamazoo
Contact Person: Paul Ponchillia 269-387-3455, or Sherry Gordon 269-337-3276
Transportation: No transportation available for practices although some individuals do car pool when possible. For tournaments there is a moderate fee for travel and lodging.

Description: Groups meet weekly during the school year for practice and games. Goal ball is a combination of hockey and soccer using a ball with a bell inside. The ball is passed between a three-member team who attempt to score over a tactile goal.

Name: Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Phone: [phone]

Description: The library provides free books on tape for individuals who are blind, reading disabled, or physically handicapped. The library also provides descriptive videos.
Note: Public libraries also provide books on tape for no charge. See library section for more information.

Name: Michigan Blind Athletic Association
Contact Person: Regina Wesley 269-337-3873
Description: This is a service organization that provides financial support for blind and/or visually impaired individuals who are involved with athletic related activities.

Name: Michigan Blind Bowlers
Contact Person: Mike Branch 269-649-1730
Transportation: Transportation is not provided except for tournaments in which they take a charter bus.

Description: Group meets at Holiday Lanes every Friday at 6:00pm Cost is $10.00 & shoes are $2.50. Tournaments are held at least once per year and a banquet is held at the end of the year.

Name: New Perception Tandem Club
Contact Person: Sherry Gordon
Phone: [phone]

Description: Group meets during summer months only. Activities are set up for groups taking into consideration abilities and needs.

Name: Ski for Light Program
Contact Person: Paul or Sue Ponchillia 269-387-3455

Description: This program is offered once a year in January with a nominal fee for ski rental. It is a weekend program at Higgins Lake in upper Michigan.

Name: Sports Camp
Contact Person: Paul Ponchillia from Western Michigan University 269-387-3455

Description: Sports Camp is held at Western Michigan University and is available for school aged students during the month of May. Students stay in WMU dorms. It is a one week program where students have the opportunity to participate in several sports activities that they may not have access to in their school programs.

Note: There are various camps for the visually impaired that occur in the summer. Information about these camps may be obtained by talking with your local teacher consultant for the visually impaired, who can be reached through your Regional Education Service Agency 269-471-7725.

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Clubs and Organizations

Name: Boy Scouts of America, SW Michigan Council, St. Joseph Field
Address: 185 E Main Street, Suite 602, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone]
Hours: No scheduled hours

Description: Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers: year round training, camp and concentrated summer camp. Program of “Learning by Doing” is directed toward character development and citizenship training through wholesome association. The nature of the program makes physical development the strongest factor.

Name: 4-H Youth Club, MSU Extension, Berrien County
Address: 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Description: Informal youth educational/development program of Michigan State University Extension. Involves adults as volunteer leaders for youth 7 – 19 years of age in 4-H Clubs and special interest groups. Also included is the We Can Ride 4-H Club, Horseback Riding for Handicappers (See Recreation Section).

Name: Junior Achievement of Michiana
Address: 2907 Division Street, Suite 112, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Who may participate: Youth K through 12 students in the public, private and parochial schools.

Description: Economic education organization, by partnering business and education, recruits volunteers to facilitate hour-long economic oriented lessons for students in K-12. These hands on activities supplement the regular classroom curriculum. They stress the relevance of education to the workplace and introduce a wide variety of careers to students.

Name: Twin City Camera Club
Address: PO Box 1001, Benton Harbor, MI 49023
Phone: [phone]

Description: Promotes an interest in amateur and professional photography in Southwestern Michigan. Presents monthly travel logs.

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First Aid, CPR & Safety Training

Name: American Red Cross, Berrien County Chapter
Address: 303 Riverview Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Web: bcredcross.org

Description: Hours are Monday thru Friday 9:00am – 4:30pm. The Red Cross provides health and safety education and CPR training.

Name: American Red Cross, Van Buren County Chapter
Address: 301 North Center Street, P.O. Box 215, Hartford, MI 49057
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: The Red Cross provides health and safety education and CPR training. Hours are Monday thru Thursday 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Name: Michigan State Police, Bridgman Post
Address: 9301 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman, MI 49106
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: Community Service; Explorer Program (Teens 14-21 years old), Bicycle Safety, Assault & Sexual Assault Awareness/Prevention, Drivers Education, Road Rage, Drinking & Driving, Traffic Safety, Home & Personal Safety, Post Tours.

Name: Public Safety Education Program
Address: P.O. Box 789, St. Joseph, MI 49085-0789
Phone: [phone] Email: moc.oohay|pesp_elad#moc.oohay|pesp_elad

Description: Home of the “Little Squirt” the live talking fire truck; McGruff the Crime Prevention Dog. An approximately one hour show explaining the dangers of fire, poisons, going with strangers and other safety issues.

Name: YMCA, Family Center, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
Address: 3665 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Eligibility: no one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

Description: CPR training available. (Many services and activities provided at the YMCA. More information will be provided in other sections of this handout.)

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Libraries

Name: Benton Harbor Public Library
Address: 213 East Wall Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Email: moc.oohay|kjfyrarbil#moc.oohay|kjfyrarbil
Who may participate: Library card is required to check out items.

Description: Books, books on tape, and movies are available. The Public Library Bookmobile makes weekly stops in Benton Harbor and Benton Township.

Name: Berrien Springs Community Library
Address: 215 West Union Street, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Who may participate: Must reside, work, attend school or pay taxes in Berrien Springs Oronoko Library District or have a current MICHICARD.

Description: The library lends books and other multimedia material to the public.

Name: Bridgman Public Library
Address: 4460 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI 49106
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Email: ten.tsacmoc|yrarbilnamgdirb#ten.tsacmoc|yrarbilnamgdirb
Who may participate: City and township residents eligible for library card. All others must have MICHICARD from home library.

Description: Baby & me, K-4th grade, 5 & 6th grade after school, and teen tab are all classes offered in the library. Videos, large print books, reference section, computer accessible are all also offered.

Name: Buchanan Public Library
Address: 117 West Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107
Phone: [phone]

Name: Coloma Public Library
Address: 262 Paw Paw Street PO Box 430, Coloma, MI 49038
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Web: www.colomapubliclibrary.net
Who may participate: Library card from the Coloma Library for people living in Coloma City & Twp, Hagar Twp, Bainbridge Twp, or have a MICHICARD.

Name: Eau Claire District Library
Address: 6528 E. Main, Eau Claire, MI 49111
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Name: Galien Public Library
Address: 302 North Main Street, PO Box 278, Galien, MI 49113
Phone: [phone]

Name: Library of Michigan, Talking Book & Braille Library
Address: 717 West Allegan, Lansing, MI 48909
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Email: vog.nagihcim|hpbs#vog.nagihcim|hpbs
Who may participate: Anyone unable to hold or read a standard print book due to visual or physical disability.

Description: Provide public library services to individuals with disabilities.

Name: Lincoln Township Public Library
Address: 2099 W John Beers Rd., Stevensville, MI 49127
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Email: su.im.21k.11cmer|nlocnil#su.im.21k.11cmer|nlocnil
Who may participate: Residents of Lincoln Township or MICHICARD from a participating library.

Description: Provide information and educational, recreational and cultural materials in book, audio, visual or electronic format for the public.

Name: Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library
Address: 500 Market Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Email: moc.oohay|imyrarbiljs#moc.oohay|imyrarbiljs
Who may participate: Must be a resident or property owner to obtain a library card. The library honors the MICHICARD issued by other Michigan Libraries.

Description: Provides books and other multimedia materials for loan. Offers reference services, internet access, scheduled programs for children and parents, and a foundation center for grant writing preparations.

Name: New Buffalo Public Library
Address: 33 North Thompson Street, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Who may participate: New Buffalo residents.

Description: Public library; preschool story hour.

Name: Niles Community Library
Address: 620 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Name: Sodus Public Library
Address: 3776 Naomi Rd., Sodus, MI 49126
Phone: [phone]

Name: Three Oaks Public Library
Address: 3 North Elm, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Phone: [phone]

Name: Watervliet District Library
Address: 333 North Main Street, Watervliet, MI 49098
Phone: [phone]

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Museums

Name: Curious Kids Museum
Address: 415 Lake Blvd, St Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Email: gro.muesumsdiksuoiruc|mkc#gro.muesumsdiksuoiruc|mkc

Description: An interactive, hands-on discovery center for children of all ages, dedicated to stimulating curiosity and awareness in the areas of science, culture, history, and technology. Through its programs and exhibits, the museum encourages people to explore themselves and the world around them in a unique and open-ended manner.

Name: Fort Miami Heritage Society, Priscilla U. Byrns Heritage Center
Address: 708 Market St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone]

Description: Historical lectures, exhibits, tours, trips, research library, classes and workshops. Local authorities on history help prepare these programs as well as knowledgeable staff and volunteers for the pleasure of the community.

Name: Fort St. Joseph Museum
Address: 508 East Main St., Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone]

Description: No admittance fee, groups are welcome with a two week notice.

Name: Horn Archeological Museum, Andrews University
Address: Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0990
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm, Friday 9:00-12:00 noon,
Sunday 2:00pm-5:00pm when the University is in session.

Description: Promotes information about the cultural, historical, geographical and analogy aspects of the Ancient.

Name: Morton, Josephine Memorial Museum
Address: 501 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: Chuck Jager 269-556-0328

Name: New Buffalo Railroad Museum
Address: 530 South Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI 49101
Phone: [phone]

Name: Pears Flour Mill
Address: 121 South Oak Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
Phone: [phone]

Name: Three Oaks Bicycle Museum & Information Center
Address: One Oak Street, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Phone: [phone]

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Parks

Name: Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Address: 13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI 49120-9042
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: Open to residents and visitors with special emphasis on school age students.

Description: Environmental education through garden management and plant collection development, ecosystem and wildlife preservation, related programming and interpretative projects.

Name: Grad Mere State Park
Address: 12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125
Phone: [phone]

Description: State Park recreation area day to day activities include hiking, picnicking, and swimming is permitted, although this park does not contain a controlled swimming area.

Name: Love Creek Nature Center
Address: 9228 Huckleberry Rd., Berrien Center, MI 49102
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Description: Hiking and cross-country skiing. Environmental education, ecosystem and wildlife preservation, related programming, classes, and interpretative projects are all offered.

Name: Madeline Bertrand County Park
Address: 3033 Adams Rd., Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone]

Description: Hiking, bicycling, cross-county skiing, and 18 hole disk golf.

Name: Sarett Nature Center
Address: 2300 North Benton Center Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] Web: www.sarett.com

Description: Hiking and cross-country skiing. Environmental education, ecosystem and wildlife preservation, related programming, classes, and interpretative projects are all offered.

Name: Silver Beach County Park
Address: 101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone]

Description: Out-door concerts, picnics, grills available, playground, fishing, biking, walking, swimming, and snack bar area.

Name: Weko Beach Campground
Address: 5237 Lake St., Bridgman, MI 49106
Phone: [phone]

Description: Recreation area includes swimming, hiking, picnicking and camping. Many paths are wheel chair accessible.

Name: Warren Dunes State Park
Address: 12932 Red Arrow Hwy., Sawyer, MI 49125
Phone: [phone]

Description: State Park recreation (fee area) includes camping and youth group camping. Day use includes swimming, hiking, picnicking, nature study and cross-country skiing.

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Physical Recreation

Name: 4-H Youth Club – We Can Ride
Address: 1737 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: Must be school age (4-26)

Description: Family participation is required. Session is every Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm. Participants ride (English style) for one hour then work on: stable management, animal care, showmanship, ring work. (Minimal cost)

Name: Women’s Community Association – Health & Wellness Center
Address: In the process of relocating

Description: Hours: Monday thru Thursday 6:00am-8:00pm, Friday 6:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday 7:30am-1:00pm. Complete health club, swimming pool, recreational classes and educational seminars for families. Special aquatic rehab classes are available to people with arthritis or recovering from injury.

Name: Jessica’s Picnic
Address: 2669 West Thar Rd., Coloma, MI 49038
Phone: [phone] (Susan Fitz)

Description: Picnic celebration for the disabled, held once a year. Must have a reservation or have pre-registered prior to the picnic.

Name: L.O.F.T. Teen Center, The – N.B.A.
Address: 580 Columbus Ave, PO Box 502, Benton Harbor, MI 498023-0502
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: Ages 11-18
Purpose or mission statement of organization: To nurture every teen every time.

Description: Monday thru Friday 9:00am-6:00pm/Teen Center, Monday thru Thursday 5:00pm-6:00pm/Program. The L.O.F.T. provides an environment where children, ages nine to nineteen, can come together and find a variety of integrated support services, a holistic approach to life skills and safe place in which to discover, learn and grow.

Name: Special Olympics
Phone: [phone]
Contact: Barbara Farnan-Brown Area 17 Director
Who may participate: Open to every person with mental retardation who is at least eight years of age and who registers to participate.

Purpose or mission statement of organization: To provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic sports for children and adults with mental retardation and to give continued opportunities to develop physical fitness and demonstrate courage.

Description: Area 17 Special Olympics has 847 registered athletes in three counties: Berrien, Cass and Van Buren. The program is volunteer based and offers year round sports and fitness activities. Special Olympics also has Unified Sports which includes Special Olympians and a non-handicapped partner.

Name: YMCA Family Center, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph
Address: 3665 Hollywood Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

Description: The YMCA provides over 70 programs including information, nursery, special programs and events, personal fitness, volunteer programs, adult sports, preschool programs, fitness classes, dance, older adults programs, progressive swim class, aquatic programs, CPR, youth programs and gymnastics.

Name: YMCA, Family Center of Niles-Buchanan
Address: 315 West Main, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone]
Who may participate: No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

Description: The YMCA provides over 70 programs including information, nursery, special programs and events, personal fitness, volunteer programs, adult sports, preschool programs, fitness classes, dance, older adults programs, progressive swim class, aquatic programs, CPR, youth programs and gymnastics.

Name: South Shore Health & Racquet Club
Address: 3630 Tennis Ct., St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Email: zib.crhss|ofni#zib.crhss|ofni
Who may participate: Membership or daily guest fee required.

Description: South Shore Health & Racquet Club offers over 50 programs for adults and youths. Facilities include indoor/outdoor tennis courts, racquetball, fitness/aerobic areas, indoor pool, steam room, whirlpool, and lounge area.

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Spiritual Growth

Name: Benton Harbor Street Ministry
Address: 200 East Empire Ave., PO Box 1081 Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: Teen group MOPS – Hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm and Friday 9:00am-3:00pm.

Name: Five Pines Ministries
Address: 6597 Smith Road, Berrien Center, MI 49120
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Email: gro.senipevif|senipevif#gro.senipevif|senipevif
Purpose or mission statement of organization: A Christ-centered non-denominational organization serving Michiana. It is the purpose of this ministry to provide opportunities for people to experience the abundant life (John 10:10)

Description: Opportunities are provided through camping, youth ministry, retreats and adventure programs to meet the spiritual, social, mental and physical needs of the participants. In addition, it is our desire to serve local churches as an extension of their activities.

Name: Luvability Ministries, Inc.
Address: PO Box 46, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone] Web site: www.Luvability.org
Transportation: Luvability will pay for Dial-a-Ride, however participants must contact their own ride.
Who may participate: Everyone is welcome and there is no cost.
Purpose or mission statement of organization: Luvability is an effort to communicate the love of God to people who have disabilities. People who do not have disabilities also find Luvability Worship Arts a renewing experience.

Description: Luvability Ministries, Worship Arts services presents the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those with mental and physical impairments through the expressive arts: music, visual arts, storytelling, drama, kinesthetic creative movement.

Name: Salvation Army, Benton Harbor, The
Address: 233 Michigan Street, PO Box 1044, Benton Harbor, MI 49023-1044
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Who may participate: (6-10-Girl Guard), (16 and older-Home League), (13-18-Corps Cadets), (age 7 thru 8th grade-Adventure Corps).

Description: The church program offers Sunday School, Sunday and Evening Worship.

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Volunteerism

Name: Berrien Center Volunteer Center, Lakeland Specialty Hospital
Address: 6418 Deans Hill Road, Berrien Center, MI 49102
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: Provide volunteer support services. Services are limited to Lakeland Specialty Hospital.

Name: Twin Cities Area Literacy Council
Address: 292 Bellview, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: Recruits and trains volunteers to become reading tutors for adults (over 18). Additionally, volunteers help people learn math to take a GED, help people to learn English who are learning it as their second language, and help people achieve their personal goals that are literacy related.

Name: Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan – Niles
Address: 1213 Oak St., Niles, MI 49120
Phone: [phone]

Description: Recruit and place volunteers in non-profit organizations. Provide technical assistance and consultation to non-profit organizations.

Name: Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan – St. Joe
Address: 508 Pleasant Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone]

Description: Recruit and place volunteers in non-profit organizations. Provide technical assistance and consultation to non-profit organizations.

Name: YMCA Family Center, Benton Harbor-St Joseph – Y-Uncles/Y-Partners
Address: 3665 Hollywood Road, St Joseph, MI 49085
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Description: One to One mentoring. Children 6 to 14 are matched with adult volunteer who is 18 years or older. They meet once per week to do fun activities.