News & Stories

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.

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.

The Children’s Center: Providing basic needs for Detroit families

Having a bed to sleep on, clothing to wear, or food to eat impacts the physical, social, emotional, and day-to-day wellbeing of families—and their budgets should not have to be stretched thin to provide these items.

First Tee – Greater Detroit: Building character and developing youth through golf

Independent research of the program found that after three years of participation, 73% of youth reported high assurance in the ability to succeed academically, and 82% felt confident about their social skills.

Aaron Neal receives 2022 Behavioral Health Scholarship

Mr. Neal is a phenomenally trained clinician, a dedicated researcher, an outstanding student, and a fierce child advocate.

In colleges today, more support is needed

We are now supporting seven collegiate recovery programs throughout Michigan. These programs are designed to help students suffering from addiction stay alive and stay in school, stay on campus, and graduate.

A letter from Larry – August 2022

Well, as I mentioned last month things are very busy this summer for The Children’s Foundation and our affiliates. It’s a great time of year!

Racquet Up Detroit: The game of squash provides youth development opportunities for kids

Participants in Racquet Up Detroit play squash, but the nonprofit offers far more than a chance for youth to rally on an inner-city court.

Science of Grief: A podcast produced by young adults creates community to cope with grief

Grief is hard. And unfortunately, it is something everyone must handle and ultimately deal with. But there is a science to it – and part of healing grief is understanding exactly how it affects us.

Donor Story: A new generation brings big energy to Derby for Kids

For months, the Emerging Leaders devoted time, talent, and treasure, to recruit and lead a group of energetic, passionate, young professionals and parents who were enthusiastic about making Derby for Kids an incredible success.

A letter from Larry – July 2022

The 19th Annual Paul W. Smith Golf Classic will take place on Monday, July 11 at the famous Detroit Golf Club. This annual event supports four impactful organizations.

Round two 2022 grant awards add 17 new community partners

The Children’s Foundation is proud to announce it has awarded 85 new grants totaling nearly $4 million in the first round of two 2022 grant cycles. To date, the Foundation has granted nearly $75 million almost 140 community partners in Michigan and beyond.

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