Our Story

Early in 2018, Pastor Mark Van Drunen and several Calvary CRC members began having conversations about the housing needs in our community. The lack of affordable housing in the area was known. The greatest concern was for single mothers becoming involved at Calvary who were in the difficult position of trying to start a new life after escaping an abusive relationship.

In April of 2018, an informal task force was assembled and began to have regular meetings. Over the following months, the group researched the needs and the opportunities through meetings/contacts with the City of Wyoming, Inner City Christian Federation, Safe Haven Ministries, Good Samaritan Ministries, the YWCA, the Coalition to End Homelessness, and others. Additionally, a time of sharing and listening was held with a number of women with personal experience facing the challenges of trying to get a fresh start after leaving an abusive relationship.

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In August of 2018 it was decided that it would be best to form a non-profit entity separate from Calvary CRC. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws were drafted and eventually finalized in January of 2019 and the Board of Directors was formed.

In 2019, the website was developed. The first assistance was provided by Daffodil in the fall of 2019 to several women referred by Safe Haven. While we did not have apartments to place them in, we were able to provide some financial assistance with security deposits, help with setting up a household, and emotional and spiritual support.

Unfortunately, some of our plans were put on hold due to COVID. Now that things are returning to a bit more normal, we’ve begun working on some of our long-term goals. A brochure about the ministry was developed in September of 2021. Eventually, Daffodil may wish to impact the lack of affordable housing by building new units or consider purchasing an existing building.