Entries by Jonathan Peerboom
Meaningful Holiday Shopping with Next Step
Finish all your holiday shopping at once and make it meaningful. Coming in two different sizes, these cutting boards are beautiful enough to also double as meat & cheese boards. Constructed of White Maple with Walnut inlay, they are carefully seasoned with food grade mineral oil. The cutting boards provide a teaching opportunity where our […]
Where does your value come from…?
There are (3) lies that we often believe in our modern American culture. (from sermon by Henri Nouwen) -You are what you have, your possessions. -You are what you do, your level of productivity. -You are what other people say about you, your reputation. Even for those who find their value and hope […]
History of 100 Garden SE, former Kindel Furniture Factory
100 Garden is home to Next Step of West Michigan. We have owned this building, and the 3 acres of land, since 2015. We are working hard to revitalize this space, and bring it back to productive use. But, we are part of a story here at 100 Garden SE. This location was home to […]
2017 End of Year letter. It is GOOD!
Dear Partners, supporters and friends of Next Step of West Michigan. This has been an amazing year, and a hard year. Amazing, because we are growing, getting new work opportunities, and have come very close to completing our almost 2 million dollar capital project for the 100 Garden space. Amazing, because lives continue to be […]
