Escape Ministries

06/02/2026

🎉 We are grateful to share that Escape Ministries has been awarded a three-year grant through the generosity and partnership of the Heart of West Michigan United Way! This partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that young people have access to the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to succeed.

We are honored to work alongside community leaders like Michelle Van D**e, CEO, and the team at Heart of West Michigan United Way who recognize the importance of investing in youth and strengthening families.

Thank you for believing in the work being done every day through Escape Ministries. We look forward to the impact we can make together over the next three years!

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05/28/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our Silver and Bronze Sponsors who helped make this year’s The Hero In Me event such a meaningful evening! ✨

Your generosity and support help us continue creating spaces where students are seen, encouraged, and reminded that their stories matter. We are grateful for every business, organization, and individual who partnered with us! ❤️

Thank you for standing alongside us and helping our students flourish. 🌱

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05/27/2026

A look inside our ASAP program as students continue putting in the work to finish the school year strong. 📚✏️

From assignments and projects to showing up each day ready to try again, these moments reflect the consistency, effort, and perseverance we see from our students every day. We’re proud to support them as they continue learning, growing, and working toward their goals. 💙

05/26/2026

We are so thankful for our Gold Sponsors and the incredible support they showed for this year’s Hero In Me event! ✨
A special thank you to Haworth Helps, Official Driving School, and Hedges Agency for investing in our students, our mission, and our community. Your generosity helps create opportunities to celebrate growth, resilience, and hope. ❤️

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05/20/2026

We celebrated an incredible milestone in our ASAP Suspension Program last week. Malachi completed his classes and will graduate from West Ottawa High School this month! 🎓👏

During his ASAP hand ceremony, he added his painted handprint to our wall. It reminds us of his perseverance and growth! We were honored to celebrate alongside his mother and his other biggest supporters, who helped make this achievement possible.

We are proud of all the hard work he put in to reach this moment and excited for all that lies ahead. 🌟🙌

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05/19/2026

What a wonderful evening at our Cooking Club Dinner! 🍽️👏
A huge shoutout to our amazing students who worked so hard to prepare delicious food tastings for their friends and families. From learning kitchen safety and cooking techniques to ending the program with their very own knife sets, these students gained valuable life skills that will serve them for years to come. 🔪✨

We are so proud of their hard work, growth, and confidence in the kitchen! And a special thank you to Presbyterian Church for graciously allowing us to host this special event in their space. ❤️

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05/14/2026

Proud of our very own Ricardo Emiliano, one of our boxers at Westside Boxing. 🥊🌟

The 14-year-old who attends Macatawa Bay is already making a name for himself in the ring. See link below ⬇️

📸 Dan D'Addona

05/13/2026

Reflecting on the 2026 Hero in Me event, we continue to feel grateful for an evening filled with powerful testimonies, meaningful connection, and overwhelming community support. The courage and authenticity shared by our finalists left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance. ✨

Thank you to each person who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. Your support allows us to continue investing in the lives of young people and creating opportunities for hope, healing, and growth. 💙

PC: Luis Torres & Sam Vargas

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05/12/2026

A huge thank you to our Platinum Sponsors for helping make this year’s The Hero In Me event possible! ✨
We are incredibly grateful to Quality Car Wash and Smith Gas Liquids Company for their generous financial support, and to Maranatha for graciously opening their church building to host this special event. Your partnership helps us celebrate stories of courage, hope, and transformation in our community. ❤️

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05/11/2026

Our students were the 🌟highlight 🌟 of our Tulip Time float!

Talented singers, electric guitar shredders, banner holders, and skateboard riders.

Thanks for all your waves and cheers as we rolled by!🌷