Our Brother's Keeper

Our Brother's Keeper Our Brother's Keeper offers a safe, faith-based, short-term shelter and stepping stone toward self-sufficiency for families and individuals.

OBK is incredibly grateful for the generous community members, churches, businesses, and organizations who donate suppli...
06/12/2026

OBK is incredibly grateful for the generous community members, churches, businesses, and organizations who donate supplies throughout the year. These donations help us keep operating costs down, allowing more of our limited funding to be directed toward what matters most: providing shelter, meals, case management, and housing assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

We are currently in need of a few essential supplies and would be incredibly grateful for your help. If you’re able to donate, these items are especially needed:

50 gal trash bags (very urgent)
Toilet paper (very urgent)
Nitrile gloves ( very urgent)
Plastic knives (very urgent)
Plastic spoons (very urgent)
Lysol (urgent)
Disinfectant wipes (urgent)
Printer paper (urgent)
Multi-purpose cleaner
Dish soap
Ziploc bags - all sizes
Dryer sheets
Laundry soap
Laundry sheets
Liquid fabric softener
White vinegar
Sanitizing tablets for dish washing
Trifold paper towel
Paper towel rolls
Tums
Pepto Bismol
Melatonin
Sunscreen
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract

*Special Items*
Charcoal & lighter fluid
W**d whacker
Chip clips
Yard insect spray
Outdoor fire pit with mesh cover
25 new pillows, sealed in packaging

📦 We’ve updated our Amazon Wishlist to make giving easy—items ship straight to our door: https://a.co/a3nNd9q

🤝 Prefer to donate in person? Drop-offs are always welcome at the shelter!

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A huge thank you to BUNN for their generous donation of a new coffee brewer to Our Brother's Keeper!For many years, our ...
06/10/2026

A huge thank you to BUNN for their generous donation of a new coffee brewer to Our Brother's Keeper!

For many years, our brewer has faithfully served our guests, volunteers, and staff day after day. After countless pots of coffee and years of nearly constant use, it was finally time for retirement.

When we reached out to share our story, BUNN responded with incredible generosity by donating a replacement brewer to help us continue serving our community.

To some, it's a coffee maker. To us, it's warm coffee for guests heading to work before sunrise, a welcoming cup for someone coming in from the cold, and one more way we can provide comfort and hospitality to those staying at our shelter.

Thank you, BUNN, for your generosity and for helping us continue our mission of serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

We are truly grateful for your support. ☕🩵

Fresh off the press! 📰 Our latest newsletter is here!Inside, you'll find updates from around OBK, staff highlights, stor...
06/09/2026

Fresh off the press! 📰 Our latest newsletter is here!

Inside, you'll find updates from around OBK, staff highlights, stories of impact, and a closer look at the work happening every day to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

Thank you to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters for being part of this work. We invite you to take a few minutes to read through the newsletter and see what we've been up to over the past few months.

While many people associate homelessness with the cold winter months, summer brings its own challenges. Rising temperatu...
06/08/2026

While many people associate homelessness with the cold winter months, summer brings its own challenges. Rising temperatures, limited access to cooling spaces, dehydration, and increased exposure to the elements can put vulnerable individuals at serious risk. As more people spend time outdoors, the realities of homelessness become more visible in our community.

At Our Brother's Keeper, we're committed to providing a safe place to stay year-round because this need exists in every season.

Your support helps provide shelter, meals, case management, and a path forward for individuals and families in our community.

🩵 $32 provides one night of shelter and meals for an individual in crisis

🩵 $50 helps families take their first steps toward stability with guidance and support from our case managers

🩵 $100 supports individuals and families rebuilding their lives through recovery and employment

🩵 $250 helps a family move into permanent housing and remain stable long-term

Homelessness doesn't take a season off.

And neither do we.

Join us in making a difference:
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Come hang out with us at Summer Fest today from 10am to 2pm! 🎉 Stop by our table, say hello, and meet our Shelter Coordi...
06/06/2026

Come hang out with us at Summer Fest today from 10am to 2pm! 🎉 Stop by our table, say hello, and meet our Shelter Coordinator Jackie.

We’ll be sharing more about the work we do at OBK and how you can get involved in supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. From shelter services to volunteer opportunities and community partnerships, there are many ways to make a difference.

We’d love to see you there! ☀️

A sincere thank you to Connect Church for spending the afternoon with our guests and putting on such a wonderful cookout...
06/06/2026

A sincere thank you to Connect Church for spending the afternoon with our guests and putting on such a wonderful cookout! The delicious food, great music, and fellowship made for a special day that everyone enjoyed.

We are grateful for partners like Connect Church who continually find ways to serve, encourage, and invest in those staying at Our Brother's Keeper. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and for helping create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our guests. 🩵

Summer is finally here, and we're excited to put our new charcoal grill to good use! ☀A HUGE thank you to the anonymous ...
06/03/2026

Summer is finally here, and we're excited to put our new charcoal grill to good use! ☀

A HUGE thank you to the anonymous donor who purchased this grill for OBK! We're looking forward to cookouts, sharing meals, and spending time outdoors this summer.

Your generosity will be enjoyed by many guests in the months ahead, and we truly appreciate your support. Thank you for helping create some great memories! 🍔🌭

Our Brother’s Keeper is proud to share that our Director of Operations, Harley Rogers, has been recognized in this year’...
05/30/2026

Our Brother’s Keeper is proud to share that our Director of Operations, Harley Rogers, has been recognized in this year’s Michigan Works! West Central 20 Under 30 publication!

Harley’s dedication to serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, along with her commitment to strengthening our community, continues to make a meaningful impact every day at OBK.

We are grateful to have passionate staff who work tirelessly to support our mission and the guests we serve. Congratulations, Harley, on this well-deserved recognition! 🩵

Click here to read the full publication: https://issuu.com/hearstmidwest/docs/pio_-_miworks_20_under_30_-_05_30_2026

05/29/2026

Big Rapids approves site plan for new Our Brothers Keeper homeless shelter.
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405 S. 3rd Avenue
Big Rapids, MI
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