John H. Goodrow Fund

Reverend John H. Goodrow was rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan from 1962-1985. During his tenure, he strongly supported "Food with Friends," a Commission on Aging program providing lunches in the parish hall. He was also responsible for many other community outreach initiatives, including the St. John’s Emergency Food Program. When Father Goodrow died, the community established The John H. Goodrow Fund (JHGF) in tribute to him. Today the John H. Goodrow Fund is an independent 501 (c) 3 charitable organization and a United Way affiliate agency partner. Our Mission: It is the purpose of the John H. Goodrow Fund to provide emergency aid including food, shelter, clothing, medicine, gasoline or other forms of assistance to residents of Isabella County whose needs are not met or fulfilled by other community resources.

Housing: families or individuals who are temporarily homeless are given several nights at a motel; collaboration with area agencies may include rent payments; Utilities: gas, electricity, propane, water; Transportation: bus fare, ICTC bus tickets, gasoline money, vehicle repairs, and license and/or registration fees; Medical: doctor, dental, eye care, and prescription bills or other emergency health care expenses; Household and Personal Care: appliances, beds, clothing, food, home repair