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…
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…
Supporting Pathways to Healthcare Professions through My Pace
In 2024, Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI) was awarded a three-year $108,000 grant to support its My Pace Initiative, which seeks to increase diverse representation in the healthcare…
Cultivating Curiosity through Teen Arts + Tech
In 2025, West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology received a three-year $225,000 grant to support its Teen Arts + Tech program, which is a nationally recognized tuition-free afterschool experience…
Supporting Whole Families Through Little Lights
In 2024, The Other Way Ministries received a three-year $195,000 grant to support its Little Lights Program, which provides high-quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education for low-income children ages…
Fostering Community Through Girls Choral Academy
In 2023, Girls Choral Academy was awarded a three-year $90,000 to support its neighborhood choirs and summer programming. Hear from executive director Lisa Knight as she shares her insights into…
Supporting Latinx Learners through Casa Latina
In 2023, the Steelcase Foundation awarded Davenport University a three-year $500,000 grant to support Casa Latina, a full suite of academic online programs, services, and wraparound supports using a dual…
Supporting Whole Families Through Streams
In 2024, Streams of Hope received a three-year $90,000 grant to support its StreamsU, Tutoring, and SWAG multi-generational programming. Hear from Executive Director Kurtis Kaechele, as he shares his insights…
Explore Capita’s groundbreaking new series: Unifying Family Policy
We're excited to share our thought partner for the Children and Families Summit, Capita, has launched a groundbreaking new series, Unifying Family Policy, to offer a bold new vision for…
Impacts of the Executive Orders – Leading Educators
Name and Role with the Organization Dr. Keli Swearingen, Senior Director for Michigan Partnerships, Leading Educators Provide a brief overview of your organization and its primary goals. Leading Educators is…