Program areas at King's Table / The King's Table Ministries
The King's Table Ministries provides supportive services, enrichment opportunities, and community connections that give hope and encouragement to students, families, school staff, and community members impacted by developmental and intellectual disabilities. In 2022, kings Table provided services in six kent isd center based special needs schools for over 700 students and 350 educators, and 25 group homes for adults in kent county, Michigan. - our christmas sponsorship program helped 69 students & their families and 28 residents in 6 group homes receive over 31,000 worth of clothing, gifts, food, and utility and rent assistance. - distributed 191 clothing protectors, 58 sensory quilts, 100 annie's coats, 61 weighted stuffed animals, 95 filled christmas stockings, 150 marble mazes, and other useful items all made by our dedicated sewing volunteers. - provided over 5,300 in material assistance to students in need. Items included clothing, shoes, groceries, cleaning supplies, toys, hygiene products, backpacks, weighted blankets, a neck collar, a portable ramp, respite camp, and homeless baskets. - stocked 2 life skills kitchens, provided over 3,000 worth of educational tools to classrooms, hosted 3 book fairs, gave away over 300 books to students, and supplied and built a gaga ball pit for one school playground. - twenty-four group homes received staff visits with much-needed supplies and 95 filled christmas stockings. Several group homes participate in our thrive program with regular activities from our staff and our thrive community groups. - provided 3 community events (tea for two, donuts, dudes, & dogs, open spot theatre camp) with over 60 participants and 5 planning workshops for over 26 parents and guardians receiving free legal and financial education. - hosted a school carnival and celebrations throughout The year serving 740 students, their parents, and educators, and held school staff appreciation events for 230 staff members. - provided mentoring for 12 parents navigating The special needs system and partnered with school staff to find solutions to better The lives of The students with special needs.