The Haven of Rest

Major restructuring is coming to Battle Creek’s family homeless shelter. In a release dated Friday, the Haven of Rest Ministries says that Executive Director Elaine Hunsicker is retiring from her position. Hunsicker has been Executive Director for 12 years, and the Haven says that her “passion, compassion, and commitment to serving the homeless” has been instrumental to developing programs that he

It was an unbelievable weekend.  WBCK and 104.9 the Edge, Townsquare Media's Calhoun County Radio Stations, raised more than $56,000 to fund "Inasmuch House", the only community shelter for homeless families.

The 11th Annual Roofsit partnership between Townsquare Media/95.3 WBCK and 104.9 The Edge and The Haven of Rest's homeless shelter for families brought in $56,103 by the end of the event.

This is the 11th year The Haven of Rest and Townsquare Media/95.3 WBCK and 104.9 The Edge have partnered to raise awareness and funds for Battle Creek's only homeless shelter that keeps families together: Inasmuch House.

Officials from Battle Creek's two go-to shelters for the homeless tell WBCK they could do more to address root causes of homelessness and panhandling in the city. Doug Stewart, executive director of the Share Center - Battle Creek's daytime homeless shelter - tells WBCK he feels organizations like his could do more to help people who panhandle or who are homeless, and that could be a better altern

As Battle Creek city commissioners work to sort out a possible panhandling law to address aggressive panhandlers in the city, we continue to consult with experts on the issue. That includes the directors of two of Battle Creek's main organizations assisting the homeless in the community...

Once again this year, WBCK and Townsquare Media will spend several hours over two days atop a Battle Creek roof, calling attention to the mission of The Haven of Rest Ministries and their mission to help get people their lives back. This week on The Richard Piet Show, we introduced you to Leroy and Gina Ellis-Smith, a couple who have availed themselves of help from The Haven in order to break an a

As the end of 2015 approached, non-profits around the region made their final appeals for donations. This has become typical as such organizations attempt to tap into the various reasons a donor might consider giving a cash donation. In this case, year-end donations - in just under the wire - can count toward charitable giving on that year's taxes, a deadline that can often sneak up on someone...

The Haven of Rest shelter in Battle Creek, and its Inasmuch House unit, are in the midst of a final fundraising push for the year. As well, Haven staff is calling attention to the needs of the people they serve - in particular, those needs which are amplified as winter temperatures settle in...

A two-day broadcast marathon along with a massive coordinating effort from The Haven of Rest is all done for another year. Your generosity and that of local businesses as well brought in a grand total of $44,038 for Inasmuch House - The Haven of Rest's shelter for homeless families.