Cause: RESPONDING TO FOOD NEEDS Volunteers will make deserts, cards and art for isolated seniors.  Items will be delivered by the meals on wheels program. Items will be delivered the week of January 18th. Volunteers will make art, cards and deserts for seniors who are isolated. The items will be distributed through the Meals on…

Cause: SUPPORT YOUTH AmeriCorps Member lead activity to create a stress-reduction, mindfulness sessions offered virtually for youth 12-17 years old in Detroit.  Students will be given a care package that consist of a journal, pen, snacks a book and other items to help with stress-reduction. Care packages will be given to participants on January 21st.…

Cause: SUPPORT YOUTH Supporting homeless youth at Peggy’s Place in Detroit, the group is assembling activity kits for youth that must stay isolated in rooms at the shelter.  The intent is to help young people struggling with homelessness to have activities that reduce stress and bring joy to their lives. Items will be distributed the…

Cause: SUPPORT YOUTH This project has been organized by the Youth Leadership Group as a part of the 21st Century of Schools in Mt. Morris.  The youth are teaming up with the Genesee ISD to create care packages of family games for those in quarantine.  Games and activities are distributed through the school district. Project…

Cause: SUPPORT YOUTH This project in Sault Ste Marie to serve Chippewa, Luce and Mackinaw Counties is connecting youth with seniors isolated during COVID-19. The activity accompanies lessons about MLK to raise awareness of tolerance, understanding and service to the community. Writings will be delivered to seniors through the Meals on Wheels program during the…

Cause: SUPPORT YOUTH Volunteers in South Haven will be collecting items to support young parents in need. Support bags will be created to include information on resources specifically for stresses related to COVID-19. Kits will be distributed in the month of January. Volunteers will distribute support items to young parents. Support materials include diapers, wipes,…

Cause: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION College can be a stressful and sometimes mystifying challenge for many young people. Access to resources, mentors, and an understanding of the process is vital to youth’s success in college and later in life. That is why the Muskegon Opportunity College Network is hosting a virtual college-readiness meeting with 11th and…

Cause: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION To many, art is what brings people together. It bridges gaps in ways that other mediums are limited. That is why the Disability Service Resource Center is creating a project to raise awareness and support inclusion for those with disabilities. From children with disabilities to parents creating pieces about their child’s…

Cause: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION As part of their 21 Day Equity Challenge, students in Alpena, Michigan will be baking items for health department employees, designing art to be displayed at the health department, and participating in a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Contest. And you’re invited to join! Come on out and watch the winning…