To register for classes, please call The SOURCE at 616-452-5295 or send us an email.
Bridges out of Poverty is a unique and powerful tool bringing awareness to the "hidden rules" which govern many aspects of life for the poor. Bridges reaches out to the millions of service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty. In joining us, you'll find specific solutions that you and your organization can implement right now to help bring hope and opportunity into your sphere of influence!
This event is hosted by The SOURCE, West Michigan TEAM, & BC CAREERS.
To register for this workshop, please visit West Michigan Team
In this class you will learn basic computer skills and an introduction to Word and Internet use. Classes are held the first two weeks of every month on Tuesday's and Thursdays. Participants need to attend all 4 sessions
Int this class you will learn how to insert pictures, create list, make columns, draw tables and more. Classes are held the last two weeks of every month on Tuesdays and Thurdays. Participants need to attend all 4 sessions.
Do you need help with English? Do you want to speak more fluently and understand English better at work and in your everyday life? Then this ESL class is for you! This class is offered by The Literacy Center of West Michigan and The SOURCE.
What we offer:
o 12 weeks of ESL instruction with experienced
instructors
o Instruction in speaking, listening, reading and
writing
o Free use of online computer software to help you
improve reading and math skills
Classes are FREE!:
PRE-TESTING: You must attend the pre-testing session on
Wednesday, February 17. Call to sign up for one of the scheduled
times: 10-11:30am and 6-7:30pm.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 1 AND 2: Must be employed,
full or part-time.
Call The SOURCE to register (616) 452-5295
Sign-up deadline: February 17th Space is limited!
Presented by Flagstar Bank and The SOURCE, these 12 week financial literacy classes focus on many essential banking topics, such as: Introduction to Bank Services, Borrowing Basics, Introduction to Credit, How to Choose and Keep a Checking account, and much more!
Eligible program participants may open a Personal Development Savings Account where, during the course of the classes, Flagstar Bank will match 50 cents to every dollar. That means you could save up to $300!
This class will help individuals develop and improve skills in money managemet, budgeting, and long-term financial planning. Small class size allows for more personal assistance. This class is free for employees of SOURCE companies with a SOURCE referral and are offered by and located at The Inner City Christian Federation.
For the seventh straight year, The SOURCE is providing free income tax preparation assistance for single adult or two adult families with one or more child that earned $49,000/year and single individuals and families with no dependants that earned less than $29,000/year. Tax returns are filed electronically, so you will have your money as quickly as possible. Starting Monday, January 25th, The SOURCE will be open to prepare taxes BY APPOINTMENT each Monday evening from 6-9pm and every Saturday morning from 9am-noon. We have qualified volunteer professionals that are specifically trained to help you get every possible tax credit for which you qualify. This service is free of charge and we would like to serve the employees and families of SOURCE member companies as well as the general public.
For more information, please call The SOURCE at 452-5295. If you would like to set an appointment send us an email and we'll call you.
What to bring to your tax appointment
This 6 hour class teaches participants how to prepare for home ownership, how to shop for a home, the advantages of home ownership, what to expect during the mortgage process, and low cost ways to get into home ownership. There is a $5 cost associated with the class for members of the public, which must be paid in advance upon registration. This class is free for employees of SOURCE companies with a SOURCE referral. Child care is available during some of the sessions for children ages 2 and older. Introduction to Home Ownership is offered by and located at The Inner City Christian Federation. Please visit our Partners page for a link to their website or call them at (616) 336-9333.
The "Hidden Rules" orientation is a two hour session based on the curriculum developed by Dr. Ruby Payne in A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Orientations may be scheduled at The SOURCE or on site at member companies.
Spanish for Neighbors I is an introductory Spanish class designed for individuals who have had little to no exposure to the Spanish language. This class teaches students basic conversational Spanish, including basic vocabulary and sentence structure. There is a $40 charge for the class, which includes a book that students may keep. Classes run for 8 weeks.
Priority is given to employees of SOURCE member companies and their family members. Beginning December 14, 2009 registration will open only to SOURCE member company employees, Health Field Group employees, and their family members. Registration for the general public begins on Monday, January 4, 2010. Please call The SOURCE at (616) 452-5295 for additional registration information.
Spanish for Neighbors II will move students to the next level and will expand vocabulary and verb usage. There is a $40 charge for the class, which includes a book that students may keep. Classes run for 8 weeks.