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Rx Kids: Helping families in Southeast Michigan 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.

Two programs are changing the way young people in Michigan experience mental health support

The Children’s Foundation expands youth mental health access with grants to BGCSM and SAY Detroit, helping kids and families thrive.

Donor Spotlight: Singh Development’s annual golf outing builds community and raises funds for kids

Singh Development’s annual golf outing raised nearly $34,000 for the Children’s Foundation, uniting community and philanthropy on the course.

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.

John G. Levy Endowment Established at Children’s Foundation Raises More Than $375,000 to Support Child Life Services at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

The Children’s Foundation announces today that John G. Levy, former Chair of the Governing Board at Detroit Medical Center and former Trustee at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, will be celebrated for his philanthropic legacy and indelible mark on the Detroit community at a Lobby Naming Ceremony at Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Reducing unintentional injuries in children through prevention programming

Since 2022, The Children’s Foundation has awarded more than $280,000 to community partners that support programs that help reduce unintentional injuries and deaths in children.

Bill and Lisa Ford Launch $10 Million+ Endowment Campaign to Foster Brighter Futures for Detroit Region’s Youth

To celebrate the historic reopening of Michigan Central Station, Bill and Lisa Ford have established the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Campaign. The campaign aims to raise at least $10 million to establish permanent endowments for Detroit area youth-serving nonprofit organizations.

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