Investment in Families Initiative – Year 1 Video
In 2024, the Steelcase Foundation launched the Investment in Families Initiative, a 10-year participatory research project in partnership with a cohort of 30 family leaders in Kent County, MI, aimed…
Fostering Student Success through Changemakers
In 2023, Educate Tomorrow was awarded a three-year $150,000 grant to support a pilot of its Changemakers project in Kent County. Hear from Project Coordinator Brina Williams as they share their insights into the work.
Pathways to Thriving through the Supportive Employment Initiative
In 2024, The Source was awarded a three-year $150,000 grant to support its Supportive Employment Initiative in partnership with AYA Youth Collective. The pair partnered to develop and pilot a program to help young people experiencing barriers to employment by providing career readiness training, resource navigation, and job placement with supportive employers. Hear from The Source Program Manager Lourdes Jordan and AYA Youth Collective Vice President of Programs Stephanie Collier as they share their insights into this partnership.
Resources for Nonprofits Navigating the Impacts of the Recent Executive Orders
Background Since taking office for his second term, President Donald Trump has signed an unprecedented number of executive orders, covering a range of topics including immigration, K-12 and higher education, diversity,…
Strong Women, Bold Goals: Three Stories from Investment in Families Family Leaders
From the Steelcase Foundation January 2025 Newsletter
Kent School Services Network
In 2023, the Steelcase Foundation awarded Kent School Services Network (KSSN) a three-year $300,000 general operating grant to implement the community school model across Kent County. KSSN’s mission is to…
A Comprehensive Health Initiative for Youth
Since 2019, Steelcase Foundation has partnered with AYA Youth Collective to support its place-based Comprehensive Health Initiative (CHI) for Youth, which addresses social determinants by filling gaps in existing health…