STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Southeastern Michigan (Birmingham, Clarkston, Clinton Township, Orion, Troy, Pontiac, Detroit, and surrounding communities) and Traverse City.

CLIENTS SERVED: Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, single parents, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, children, youth, and individuals experiencing homelessness.

DESCRIPTION: Kensington Church is a multi-campus Christian church that operates community outreach, practical assistance, and support programs throughout Michigan. Through its Move Out Network, the church connects volunteers and community members with programs addressing transportation, home repairs, food insecurity, education, family needs, and other hardships.

SERVICES/PROGRAMS:

• Full Throttle Vehicle Ministry: Restores donated vehicles and partners with local organizations to provide reliable vehicles to families in need of transportation for employment and greater independence. Accepts vehicle donations.
• Food Assistance: Hosts a Forgotten Harvest mobile food pantry at its Clinton Township campus, 25000 Hall Rd, Clinton Township MI 48036, on Thursdays from 9–11 a.m.
• Community Gardens: Grows fresh produce for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity at a community garden at the Clinton Township campus.
• Hispanic Student Tutoring Program: Provides academic tutoring to K–12 students from the Pontiac Hispanic community, particularly in math. Also offers potential ESL tutoring opportunities for parents.
• Kaleo Kids Arts Program: Provides elementary-age children with opportunities to participate in music, dance, and drama classes, develop leadership skills, and participate in performances. Programs operate in Troy, Orion, and Pontiac schools.
• International Friendship: Provides friendship and practical support to immigrants and refugees adjusting to life in the United States. Assistance can include transportation, English practice, translation, moving assistance, and help learning to drive.
• Youth & Family Support: Partners with organizations such as House of Hope and Power Company Kids Club to provide youth activities, mentoring, meals, educational support, and community events.
• Foster Care Outreach: Partners with Love for a Child to provide summer camps, mentoring, and community support for children in foster care and their families.
• Homelessness Outreach: Partners with MCREST to provide emergency shelter support, meals, childcare, and other services for homeless individuals and families in Macomb County.
• Senior Support: Partners with Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation to provide companionship, encouragement, gifts, and seasonal support to low-income seniors.

• Celebrate Recovery: Confidential, faith-based recovery programs for adults, teens, and children dealing with life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups.
• Pastoral Care: Provides one-on-one emotional and spiritual support through trained volunteer listeners.
• Marriage & Family Support: Offers marriage resources, counseling referrals, and relationship support.
• Counseling Resources: Maintains referrals to community counselors and mental health resources.

HOW TO APPLY:

• General Assistance: Complete the Tangible Help Request Form or call (248) 786-0600 and ask for a Campus Care Provider.
• Full Throttle Vehicle Assistance: Visit the program page for more information and visit the Full Throttle Facebook page for current events.