Grant will help with renovations.

Grant will help with renovations.

Resthaven received a planning grant for $12,000 from the Holland/ Zeeland Community Foundation. The grant will allow Resthaven to develop a plan to prioritize recommended facility improvements at The Warm Friend, Resthaven’s historic apartment-style, independent...
Table Time.

Table Time.

Rev. Leigh Boelkins Van Kempen “While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it and gave it to them…then he took a cup and after giving thanks he gave it to them…” (Mark 14: 22, 23) Summertime in West Michigan gives us an opportunity...
Atrio Outpatient Therapy.

Atrio Outpatient Therapy.

Through the stewardship of a generous estate gift, Atrio will now be able to expand their outpatient therapy at Maple Woods and the Warm Friend by purchasing exercise equipment. Atrio had already identified a need to expand outpatient therapy within Resthaven, but...
Kids’ Food Basket.

Kids’ Food Basket.

Our residents are passionate about coordinating their activities to support other organizations. This is why we love our partnership with Kids’ Food Basket. For many years, residents from The Warm Friend and Maple Woods have volunteered with Kids’ Food Basket. Warm...
Resident Council.

Resident Council.

The Warm Friend has proudly displayed the American Flag for many years. They determined, however, that the location of the flag was not ideal as it was not easy to raise and lower.  In need of a solution, the issue of the location of the flag was brought to the...
Gracious Gifts.

Gracious Gifts.

By Rev. Leigh Boelkins Van Kempen “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12:6a) I have a daughter who is very “crafty.”  She sews, she knits, she does cross stitch, she is an excellent cook.  It is easy to feel a little jealous...