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Big things are happening behind the scenes at FROM, and it's time to introduce the newest faces helping make it all possible. Please join us in welcoming Heather Dimmick as our new Volunteer Coordinator and Irina Nadrau as our new Administrative Assistant. Both bring fresh energy, heart, and dedication to our team, and we couldn't be more excited to see the ways they'll help us serve our neighbors even better.... Heather Dimmick - Volunteer Coordinator "Born and raised in Lo

“Do I need a will, or should I have a trust?” Many people ask this question when planning for the future. Both wills and living trusts are effective tools […]

When Dave Dowson retired and moved to the Lowell area in the spring of 2022, he was looking for something meaningful to do. He wanted to help people and get […]

3 Ways to Weave Giving into Your Will “How much should I leave to Flat River Outreach Ministries and the other ministries close to my heart?” It’s a practical question […]

Real estate investors often face a big challenge once they decide to sell their property. What seemed like substantial growth in value could be reduced by 20 to 30 percent […]

Q: What are the benefits of donating stock? A: If you have appreciated stock or other securities you’ve owned for at least a year, you can receive a double tax […]

“If you look at why I am here…you just feel it,” Marilyn, Flat River Outreach Ministries (FROM) volunteer, shared. At 92 years young, Marilyn is one of our oldest and […]

Reduce Taxes and Burdens by Giving Property Sometimes the cost and hassles of owning real estate outweigh the benefits that your property once offered. Can you relate to any of […]

We’re excited to announce two well-deserved promotions to team members here at FROM! First is Kelly Glas, who is now our Program Manager! Kelly joined FROM in 2020 as our […]

Last week, we cut a ribbon ten years in the making. More than 200 friends and neighbors joined us to celebrate the opening of new affordable and supportive housing right […]

Neighbors to the west of Lowell are now eligible for food assistance from one of the community’s most charitable resources. Flat River Outreach Ministries recently expanded its food pantry service […]

Last weekend, Flat River Outreach Ministries gathered to celebrate and send off one of our own: Christy Baldwin, who has given five incredible years of service to this community. Christy […]

If you receive SNAP food benefits in Michigan, you may need to meet new work requirements — known as Time Limited Food Assistance, or TLFA — to keep receiving your […]

After retiring in 2009, Kathy discovered FROM through a church bulletin and began volunteering as a cashier in 2010. What started as one day a week quickly grew into something […]

FROM Expands Services to Reach More Neighbors As our community grows, Flat River Outreach Ministries is expanding its reach to serve more households across the greater Lowell area. FROM’s Food […]

When Mindy’s kids left for college, the house felt a little quieter—for years, her time had been spent volunteering through the schools and staying deeply involved in her children’s world. […]

It’s an unfortunate, far-too-common tale… A loved one passes away, and in the aftermath, family chaos ensues. Bickering. Drama. Hurt feelings. Broken relationships. Legal battles. In his book Splitting Heirs, Ron Blue suggests a […]

For Bruce and Linda, giving back is a way of sharing what God has blessed them with. “God made me for a purpose…and that purpose is to love God and […]

Sometimes the path to volunteering starts with something simple. For Susan, it began with a love of treasure hunting at Treasures Thrift Store. After filling out a volunteer form, she […]

For Dan and Dawn Carter, monthly giving is a quiet way to say thank you. They have been part of the Flat River Outreach Ministries community for years. While they […]