“It’s really important to support educational routes that are not just paper and pencil but truly get students excited to learn through hands-on learning and training. College isn’t necessarily the route for every student, and that’s completely okay thanks to programs such as SONS Your Future Now.”
The simplest tools are still the most effective: paper, pencils, and everyday print.
The Teen Advisory Group (TAG), started by St. Clair County Community Mental Health, brings together students from across the county to do something both simple and powerful: tell adults what teens actually need – and then help make it happen.
ECIC works with public agencies, community partners, philanthropy, and providers to ensure every child has a foundation for lifelong success.
Detroit’s Health Hubs embed medical, behavioral, and dental care inside schools, ensuring students receive essential services and thrive in class.
Two small towns in Michigan’s Thumb have received matching grants of $250,000 each from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation to support the continued development of their community hubs.
In the Blue Water area, basketball is a popular sport among young boys. The YMCA's youth sports coordinator and Warren Lincoln High School's coach talk about the effects of basketball on youth.
Health care access is inseparable from academic success.
In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations.
Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.
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