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: COMPASION FOR HEALTHCARE HEROES AmeriCorps members in Kalamazoo are partnering with school districts to create thank you cards and signs for nursing home employees.  They will have cards dropped off at the site, bring drinks to the employees and offer AmeriCorps created wellness program offerings to employees. Card drop-off available between January 15 to…

Cause: COMPASION FOR HEALTHCARE HEROES Youth at the Boys and Girls Club Leadership group have connected with the health department and plan to bake sweets, create thank you cards and for employee’s. The group has also partnered with Art in the Loft to create framable art for the local health department offices and urgent care…

Cause: HOUSING RELATED Are you a crafter that wants to make a difference? Join the Grand Rapids Heart of West Michigan in making no-sew fleece blankets for those experiencing homelessness. In the harsh Michigan winters, the warmth of blanket can change someone’s life. So, join us via Zoom to make yours January 18th! Over 30…

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…