Live Rite: A community-based approach to youth empowerment and recovery
Live Rite’s Youth Impact Program, supported by the Children’s Foundation, helps kids affected by substance use disorder heal, grow, and thrive—together with their families.
The Children’s Foundation awards 57 new grants totalling $1.67M
DETROIT – July 6, 2021 – The Children’s Foundation announced that the organization is awarding 57 new grants which total $1.67 million. The grants fund projects in community benefit, research and educational initiatives. To date, the Foundation has granted nearly $70 million to nearly 130 community partners.
To support a better future for youth and families, The Children’s Foundation hosted its second Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Summit, but this time it was held in a virtual format. The Summit took place in April, postponed from 2020, but was well worth the wait. Advocates, service providers and health professionals gathered to learn and discuss how to improve the health of children today and into the future.
Fulfilling Entrepreneurs 4 Kids’ mission while building relationships
On June 9, Entrepreneurs 4 Kids (E4K) safely gathered 25 guests including its founding members at Tom and Stephanie Fraser’s home for motivational stories from youth, a speed-networking activity, and door prizes. A sunny evening with a shimmering lake in the background set the scene for a lively gathering of leaders.
The DEYA Launch Awards of up to $250 are given to promising Detroit young people ages 14-19 to cover expenses needed for them to continue their artistic development in the pursuit of artistic excellence.
As the weather turned warmer, Maia Mordovanaki and Deena Kamali, both 9 years old, were beginning to think about summer plans. Together, they came up with an idea to have a lemonade stand to raise funds for children struggling with their health.
Just around the corner is the announcement of our second grant cycle for 2021. We are gearing up for several new partnerships throughout the state as well as renewing many of our partnerships that have been important to our evolution and growth.
Figure Skating in Detroit featured in IMPACT with Gal Gadot, National Geographic Docuseries
Two years ago, I received a call from a woman representing the world renown National Geographic team wanting to learn more about Figure Skating in Detroit (FSD). She had been following our story and was interested in meeting with me and interviewing our coaching staff of women for a possible docuseries. I was very intrigued.
Five Focus Areas help deepen impact and improve children’s health and wellness
In 2017, as The Foundation was broadening its scope of grant funding to improve the health of children and families, it wanted to deepen its overall impact and strengthen its approach to achieving its mission. To do this, it conducted a community needs assessment in pediatric health, evaluating the outcomes against social determinants of health.
Mary Culler inspires Entrepreneurs for Kids at inaugural event
On April 14, The Children’s Foundation initiative Entrepreneurs For Kids, hosted it’s public launch with featured guest speaker, Mary Culler, president of the Ford Fund. Culler is known for her entrepreneurial approach and as a result, inspired and motivated the E4K community at this inaugural event.
Hello and welcome to May. It is a beautiful month in Michigan and beyond as spring is finally arrived. Spring also brings a number of activities at The Children’s Foundation that continue to keep us on the move.
