A few Grand Rapids men are about to embark on a new chapter in life one they never thought was possible. It's all thanks to a relatively new program that provides a place to live for people with unique abilities.
Woman, 24, and others with special needs find independence at Homes Giving Hope
Updated Dec 13, 2020;
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ROCKFORD, MI – Until recently, Meghan Beggs of Ada has primarily depended on her family for support navigating daily life.
Diagnosed with a rare disorder caused by a defect in chromosome 22, Beggs relied on her mother for guidance.
This year, she has taken her first step to independent living.
Beggs, 24, moved into a home with support services built by Homes Giving Hope, a Christ-centered independent community for adults with special needs. She was the first resident in August to move into the five-bedroom women’s home, each bedroom designed for a woman with special needs.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Partners plan 23-acre, faith-based community for individuals with special needs.
Courtesy Homes Giving Hope
Three partners felt the call to purchase a 23-acre former chapel property outside downtown Rockford and develop it into a Christ-centered, independent-living community for special needs individuals.
The development has one home in use and plans to construct others on the property in the future. The home is focused on providing independent living for young adults with special needs who require some assistance with daily tasks.
Rockford-area residents Brian and Sara Boven said they felt called to purchase the property in 2019. At the time, the property included a large home, a former chapel and plenty of green space.