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The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative in partnership with the Children's Foundation. Today the 11 selected organizations have been announced that will benefit from this philanthropic effort.

The Children’s Center: Breaking barriers to kids’ health

In Detroit, transportation and language barriers prevent many children from accessing vital healthcare. This article explores how the Children’s Center of Wayne County is addressing these obstacles with its Equity Project, providing transportation and translation services to ensure children receive the care they need. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Children’s Foundation, the initiative is improving attendance and empowering families, helping shape a healthier, more equitable future for Michigan's children.

Rx Kids: Helping families thrive from the start

The first year of life is essential for a child’s growth and future. Rx Kids, with the support of the Children’s Foundation, is investing in Flint’s families with prenatal and infant cash prescriptions, easing financial burdens so parents can focus on their babies’ health and well-being.

The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

The Children’s Center: Breaking barriers to kids’ health

Rx Kids: Helping families thrive from the start

Project YOUR: Empowering youth to combat opioid overdose

The Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG) is addressing the rise in drug overdoses among young people with Project YOUR (Youth Overdose Understanding Risks), a youth-led pilot program supported by a $25,000 grant from the Children’s Foundation. By training peer ambassadors to educate teens on overdose prevention and the dangers of fentanyl-laced drugs, CHAG aims to reduce overdose rates among high-risk youth in Detroit and Wayne County.

Childhood Cancer: Advancing research, treatment, and support for kids

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to increase awareness of pediatric cancer, which is the leading cause of death by disease for children under age 14. We must continue to advance discoveries and solutions that improve cure rates, prolong survival, and support children throughout their cancer journey.

Hamtramck SEES: Vision screenings help improve health and health equity for kids

Without basic healthcare – including eye care – the trajectory of a child’s life is impacted. Studies show that glasses correct much more than vision; in fact, glasses can improve children's psychological well-being, decreasing anxiety and increasing self-esteem.

We’re helping 10 groups establish $1.5M endowments, Here’s why, and how to apply | Opinion

Lisa Ford, co-chair of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign and Andrew Stein, president and CEO of the Children’s Foundation co-wrote an OpEd for the Detroit Free Press about the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

Behavioral Health Scholarship: A pipeline of professionals enables youth mental health care

In 2019, generous Trustees at The Children’s Foundation established the Behavioral Health Scholarship – a permanent endowed scholarship to address inadequacies in the mental health care system for kids in Michigan by creating a pipeline of professionals.

Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative Nearly Doubles Initial Goal, Raises Over $19M; Applications Now Open for Youth-Serving Organizations to Apply

As the splendor of the restored historic Michigan Central Station is celebrated, the equally grand goal of the MCS Children’s Endowment can be too thanks to the generosity of the community contributing more than $19 million, nearly double the $10 million the campaign hoped to raise. Now, local youth-serving organizations in the Detroit-area can begin applying as of today, to be selected for one of 10 available endowments. This philanthropic effort was created by Bill and Lisa Ford in honor of the reopening of the iconic station, working in partnership with Children’s Foundation, a leading children’s philanthropic organization in the region.

Donor Story: 18-year-old raises $50,000 to save hundreds of children’s lives

Eighteen-year-old recent high school graduate, Reem Siddiqui, impressively continues her fundraising efforts in support of transportation for Sickle Cell Disease patients at Children's Hospital of Michigan.

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The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

The Children’s Center: Breaking barriers to kids’ health

Rx Kids: Helping families thrive from the start

The Children’s Foundation Announces Recipients of Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative

The Children’s Center: Breaking barriers to kids’ health

Rx Kids: Helping families thrive from the start

Project YOUR: Empowering youth to combat opioid overdose

Childhood Cancer: Advancing research, treatment, and support for kids

Hamtramck SEES: Vision screenings help improve health and health equity for kids

We’re helping 10 groups establish $1.5M endowments, Here’s why, and how to apply | Opinion

Behavioral Health Scholarship: A pipeline of professionals enables youth mental health care

Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative Nearly Doubles Initial Goal, Raises Over $19M; Applications Now Open for Youth-Serving Organizations to Apply

Donor Story: 18-year-old raises $50,000 to save hundreds of children’s lives

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