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 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: DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s extraordinary life and legacy of inspiration, the GR Initiative for Leaders is hosting a virtual celebration event and you’re invited! Join us in celebrating with keynote speakers, pre-recorded speeches, and more. The event will take place January 17th at 6:00p.m. For more information on…
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: HOUSING RELATED Come celebrate with our sixty nine AmeriCorps members as they host a virtual learning event aimed at improving indoor air quality and lung health for residents in Michigan. Improved air quality means improved lung health, quality of life, and a lower risk of exposure to COVID-19. So, join us to learn about…
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 Martin Luther King Junior lived an extraordinary life that impacted the way every one of us lives and left us with a legacy of hope and inspiration. In celebration of his life, elementary schools in Albion Michigan will be hosting a virtual event. Watch as students showcase their talents in music,…
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…