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.

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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We are currently in need of a few essential supplies and would be incredibly grateful for your help. If you’re able to d...
05/29/2026

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 (urgent)
To-go containers (urgent)
Dish soap (urgent)
Bread (urgent)
Ziploc bags - all sizes (urgent)
Nitrile gloves (urgent)
Printer paper (very urgent)
Toilet paper
Dryer sheets
Laundry soap
Laundry sheets
Liquid fabric softener
Lysol
Disinfectant wipes
Multi-purpose cleaner
White vinegar
Trifold paper towel
Paper towel rolls
Tums
Pepto Bismol
Body wash
English muffins
Sausage
Bacon
Ground beef
Yeast
Potatoes

*Special Items*
Chip clips
Yard insect spray
Outdoor fire pit with mesh cover
40 new pillows, sealed in packaging
Double stroller with infant car seat compatability

📦 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!

🔁 Can’t donate? No worries! Sharing this post is a huge help.

Our Brother’s Keeper was honored to welcome Congressman John Moolenaar to the shelter this week for a visit and tour of ...
05/27/2026

Our Brother’s Keeper was honored to welcome Congressman John Moolenaar to the shelter this week for a visit and tour of the facility.

During his visit, Congressman Moolenaar connected with our Board and staff, and learned more about the day to day work involved in supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community. We appreciated the opportunity to share more about the programs, services, and ongoing efforts that provide stability, safety, and support to those we serve.

We are grateful when local and federal leaders take the time to visit and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of homelessness in our area. Continued awareness and engagement help strengthen the partnerships needed to support some of our most vulnerable community members.

Thank you again, Congressman, for stopping by and for your interest in the work being done at OBK.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their co...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with loved ones this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect with gratitude on those who gave their lives for our freedom.

From all of us at Our Brother’s Keeper, thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who carry their memory every day.

We are currently in need of a few essential supplies and would be incredibly grateful for your help. If you’re able to d...
05/21/2026

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 (urgent)
To-go containers (urgent)
Dish soap (urgent)
Ranch (urgent)
Bread (urgent)
Ziploc bags - all sizes (urgent)
Nitrile gloves (urgent)
Toilet paper
Dryer sheets
Laundry soap
Laundry sheets
Lysol
Disinfectant wipes
Multi-purpose cleaner
White vinegar
Trifold paper towel
Paper towel rolls
Tums
Pepto Bismol
English muffins
Sausage
Bacon
Ground beef
Yeast
Potatoes

*Special Items*
Charcoal grill
Chip clips
Yard insect spray
Outdoor fire pit with mesh cover
40 new pillows, sealed in packaging
Double stroller with infant car seat compatability

📦 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!

🔁 Can’t donate? No worries! Sharing this post is a huge help. See less

A sincere thank you to P&J's Plantiques for their generous donation of flowers, soil, and hand tools to Our Brother’s Ke...
05/18/2026

A sincere thank you to P&J's Plantiques for their generous donation of flowers, soil, and hand tools to Our Brother’s Keeper. 🌷

We truly appreciate your kindness and support. The flowers are already making a difference and will help bring some color and warmth to our shelter, making the space feel more welcoming for the individuals and families we serve.

We are grateful for community partners like you who continue to show up in practical, meaningful ways. Thank you again, P&J Plantiques, for thinking of us and supporting our mission!

We are currently at capacity and serving as many individuals and families as we are able. Because of this, we are in nee...
05/15/2026

We are currently at capacity and serving as many individuals and families as we are able. Because of this, we are in need of some essential supplies and would be incredibly grateful for your support.

First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to donate and support Our Brother’s Keeper. Your generosity directly impacts the people we serve every single day and helps us continue meeting urgent needs in our community.

If you’re able to donate, these items are especially needed:

50 gal trash bags (urgent)
Dryer sheets (urgent)
Cooking spray (urgent)
Napkins (urgent)
To-go containers
English muffins
Sausage
Bacon
Ground beef
Blue cheese dressing
Ketchup
Vegetable oil
Laundry soap
Laundry sheets
Lysol
Disinfectant wipes
Multi-purpose cleaner
White vinegar
Nitrile gloves
Trifold paper towel
Paper towel rolls
Tums
Pepto Bismol
Printer paper
40 new pillows, sealed in packaging
Double stroller with infant car seat compatability

📦 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!

🔁 Can’t donate? No worries! Sharing this post is a huge help.

We are currently in need of some essential supplies and would be incredibly grateful for your help. If you’re able to do...
05/08/2026

We are currently in need of some 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 (urgent)
To-go containers (urgent)
Dryer sheets (urgent)
English muffins
Sausage
Bacon
Ground beef
Blue cheese dressing
Vegetable oil
Cooking spray
Bread
Canned peaches
Canned tuna
Laundry soap
Laundry sheets
Lysol
Disinfectant wipes
Multi-purpose cleaner
White vinegar
Nitrile gloves
Trifold paper towel
Paper towel rolls
Tums
Pepto Bismol
Printer paper
1 Large door mat
40 new pillows, sealed in packaging
Double stroller with infant car seat compatability

📦 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!

🔁 Can’t donate? No worries! Sharing this post is a huge help. See less

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405 S. 3rd Avenue
Big Rapids, MI
49307

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