A Few Words About Us

Love INC was founded in 1977. Love INC's founder, Dr. Virgil Gulker, was a social worker and outreach director in Holland, Michigan in the late 1970's. Deeply committed to helping people trapped in poverty, he was certain God had called others to the same mission. As he talked to church members and pastors, Dr. Gulker came to understand that Christians did indeed want to help the needy, but they had few ideas about how to do so.

Love Inc Today

Today, Love INC has over 140 affiliates in 30 states, representing a network of more than 9,000 churches and 6,000 community agencies, and 300,000 volunteers helping nearly one million people in need each year. Love INC stands ready to welcome new affiliates in any community that want to participate.

Who benefits from Love INC?

People in need are provided with supportive relationships and sources for help. Local churches organize to more fully minister to their congregations and neighborhoods.

Why does Love INC work?

There is an untapped army of volunteers in local churches who are ready, willing, and able to build relationships with those in need. Love INC gives volunteers safe, manageable, and specific opportunities to put their Christian faith and love to work.