A Brief History

The seed of His Love Family Resources was planted in 2003 when God began to put on the hearts of a group of mothers in Oscoda County the needs of those with unexpected pregnancies, their pre-born children, and families living in poverty. As those women prayed, discussions were held with the Oscoda County Human Services Coordinating Council, and Early On. Researching County statistics and listening to oral reporting from these community agencies; critical gaps were noted. The response of that group of mothers was to actively pursue the start of a pregnancy resource ministry that could reach out to those in need in Oscoda County and surrounding areas.

The compassionate ministry called His Love Family Resources opened in 2004, establishing a presence in Mio in a small house on Shepard Street. Over the next five years it grew to the point of needing more space in which to operate. In 2009 a storefront property became available on the main street of downtown Mio, and with community support the ministry purchased the property. Renovations were completed through the help of many volunteers resulting in the move to what is now its custom-designed facility on Morenci Street in June of 2010. Volunteers with many different skills are the mainstay that make clients feel valued and loved and make it possible to meet the needs of families. From it’s beginning, His Love Family Resources has endeavored to affirm life through offering free pregnancy tests and programs that encourage parents to grow in their parenting skills and ability to provide for their children.

Mission & Vision

Our mission: His Love Family Resources is a faith-based non-profit family resource center and baby pantry dedicated to preserving and affirming the sanctity of human life, and building strong families.

Our Vision: His Love Family Resources will help create a caring community in which every life is valued and nurtured, so that every family will experience wholeness through the love of Christ.

Wendy FuhrExecutive Director
Wendy had volunteered at His Love for 3 years before accepting the role of Assistant Director, and became the Executive Director in 2018. She and her husband, Mike, have 2 sons, a daughter and a granddaughter. Her family has always been her biggest passion. She hopes to plan activities to bring families closer to each other and to show them the love of God. She is involved with her church and has a heart for God.
Joan SalsburyAssistant Director
Joan has been married to her best friend, Kevin, since 1982. They have three married children and seven grandchildren. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. As a pastor’s wife, Joan has been involved in the ministry setting for 35 years and is excited to see how God will use her in her new role at His Love Family Resources.

Board Members:

Mary DeMott (Treasurer)
Rachel Harper (Secretary)
Linda Holberton (Personnel Committee Chair)

Laura Poellet (Client Services Committee Chair)
Ray Poellet (Development Committee Chair)
Ruth Ressler (Board Chair)
Heather Spies

Address

203 S Morenci Ave,
P.O. Box 217
Mio, MI 48647

Center Hours

Tuesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am-6pm

Phone:
989-826-5817

E-Mail:
[email protected]

After Hours

1-800-712-HELP for pregnancy concerns outside of regular hours.