Resources are always available.
Resources listed here are for the benefit of Linden residents, and in no way imply endorsement of Liz Armstrong’s candidacy for Mayor of Linden.
Center of Hope
This group provides food assistance through a Free Choice Market, offers support to parents through a Parenting Program and Baby Closet, aims to a dress homelessness with Emergency Housing, conducts various classes and community programs including job skills training, small groups, and mentoring, and operates a Pregnancy Resource Center offering support to women experiencing unexpected pregnancy.
They can be reached at (810) 620-8167, or by clicking on their logo to visit their website.
FARR
Fenton Area Resources and Referral Network (FARR) aims to meet community humanitarian needs by assessing and providing immediate assistance, offering referrals to other agencies, helping clients achieve short and long0term goals through self-assessment, and creating volunteer opportunities. Established in 1990, FARR strives to foster stability and self0sufficiency among residents in the Fenton, Lake Fenton, and Linden School Districts.
They can be reached at (810) 629-1817, or by clicking on their logo to visit their website.
St. John’s Food Pantry
St. John’s Food Pantry works closely with our local community to provide assistance to those in need. They would love to help if you or a family member is ever in need of assistance.
They can be reached at (810) 750-6244.
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties have worked in our community for generations, providing counseling, substance use treatment, foster care and adoption, prevention, and education programs. They also operate two soup kitchens, a seasonal warming center, two community closets, and three sandwich programs. They will serve anyone, regardless of faith.
They can be reached at (810) 232-9950, or by clicking on their logo to visit their website.
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church
St. Jude’s Episcopal Church is a great resource for those in need. They offer a food pantry from 9am to 12pm on the first Sunday of each month.
They can be reached at (810) 629-5681.
Genesee County Department of Veterans Services
Our vision is to be recognized as the leader for serving Genesee County Veterans who have served our state and nation. Our aim is to provide the highest quality of assistance to the veteran community and, thereby, impart a positive image of county government.
They can be reached at (810) 257-3068, or at v@geneseecountymi.gov
Loose Center
The mission of the Loose Center, Inc. (the Corporation) is to provide and coordinate responsive programs and services which enhance the dignity, support the independence, and offer stimulating and meaningful opportunities for adults age 50 and older living in the Southern Lakes region.
They can be reached at (810) 735-9406, or at lscc@loosecenter.org
Argentine Nazarene Food Pantry
We are a local food pantry, serving Argentine Township and the eight townships surrounding Argentine: Gaines, Mundy, Fenton, Tyrone, Deerfield, Cohoctah, Burns and Vernon.
Book an appointment online by clicking their logo.
Valley Area Agency on Aging
What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.
They can be reached at (800) 950-6264.
National Hotline for Mental Health Crisis and Suicide Prevention | NAMI
VAAA provides answers, action and advocacy on care for the elderly and disabled adults of Genesee, Lapeer, and Shiawassee Counties, by enhancing lives, empowering choice, sustaining independence and supporting caregivers and families. We are all things senior.
They can be reached at (810) 239-7671.
More information about Genesee County’s Commission on Aging can also be found here.
Genesee County 911 | Police, Fire, EMS
The 9-1-1 Communications Center is central dispatch for 31 communities, 26 police agencies, 19 fire departments and 4 emergency medical ambulance services across Genesee County. Each year we direct almost half a million 911 emergency calls – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
They can be reached at 9-1-1.
Rides to Wellness
Rides to Wellness is a comprehensive non-emergency medical transportation program that provides mobility management, door-to-door service, and same day service to riders going to medical or other health and wellness-related appointments.
They can be reached at (810) 780-8946.
God’s Love Foundation
They can be reached by contact form at https://www.godslovefoundation.org/contact
Linden Pay it Forward - a Community of Kindness like GNOME Other
Linden Pay it Forward helps members of the community meet their needs through acts of kindness.
They can be reached at (810) 399-4842, or by email at LindenPayItForward@gmail.com