Five-part video series spreads awareness about important issues facing youth

Through a variety of approaches, The Children’s Foundation strives to improve the health and well being of children and families in Michigan and beyond. To increase awareness of the struggles surrounding communities may face, President & CEO of The Children’s Foundation, Larry Burns hosted a five-part video interview series with Crain’s Detroit to share we are doing as a foundation to fulfill our mission including granting funds, partnering with organizations to create greater impact for those in need, or holding important conversations about serious issues that youth face so that we, as a population, are better informed on how to provide support.

Click the following links to watch interviews with each guest:

• Laura Grannemann, vice president of Rocket Community Fund highlights how the pandemic has revealed a digital divide and what is being done to provide Detroit residents with access to technology and internet.
• Ken Daniels and Lisa Daniels-Goldman, co-founders of Jamie Daniels Foundation share how they are channeling the tragic loss of their son, Jamie, into providing support for those suffering from substance use disorder.
• Steve Feldman, CEO, Feinberg Consulting provides information about the newly established Feinberg Hope Foundation through The Children’s Foundation which raises funds to help those with substance use disorder receive treatment who could not otherwise afford it.
• Chris Lambert, CEO, Life Remodeled talks about transforming a vacant elementary school to better connect and strengthen more than 35 non-profits to create more impact on surrounding communities.
• Matt Friedman, president, Board of Trustees, Children’s Foundation discusses how The Foundation is expanding efforts as well as helping communities during the pandemic.