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A Focus On Family Stability & Independence
D.A. Blodgett - St. John's: 125 Years of Helping Kids
J. Bennett Rylah
Monday, December 17, 2012
Twenty-five perent of children in Kent County are living in poverty. In the face of this startling statistic, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's, West Michigan's oldest child welfare organization, strives to make a difference.
Burmese Americans find a home in Battle Creek
Jane C. Parikh
Sunday, June 24, 2012
More than 30 years ago the first family from Burma came to Battle Creek. Now the city has a thriving Burmese community. Jane C. Parikh reports on recent steps being taken to make them feel more at home and strengthen their ties to the area.
New program gives parents a step up with new skills
Rachel Esterline
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Based on the successful Harlem Children's Zone, CAN Council's Great Start University teaches parents effective techniques to deal with children. The program expects to serve about 250 Saginaw County parents in 2012.
Limiting Transit Options Limits Opportunities For Kids
Jon Zemke
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
In the conversation about mass transit and whether or not we develop a county-wide service one type of rider often gets overlooked: kids. What do limited transportation options mean for students car-less volunteers who work with kids?
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Amanda Good
Kelle Barr
Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Melinda Clynes
Sunday, May 05, 2013
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Lynn Whalen
Melinda Clynes
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Using the power of testimony
Chris Sargent
Kelle Barr
Monday, April 22, 2013
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Veronica Gracia-Wing
Sunday, March 03, 2013
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Kelle Barr
Saturday, February 02, 2013
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Janet McPeek
Kelle Barr
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Erasing stigma for high-risk youth
Laura Hughes
Amy Kuras
Monday, November 26, 2012
Building courage with LGTB youth
Charlie Cavell
Amy Kuras
Monday, September 10, 2012
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Cheryl Schuch
Noelle Lothamer
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
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Kelle Barr
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Boosting young women's spirits, skills
Baldwin Family Soup Kitchen
Melinda Clynes
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Feeding a community
Women & Children's Shelter
Melinda Clynes
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Meeting the needs of homeless women and children
Ele's Place
Veronica Gracia-Wing
Sunday, March 03, 2013
Turning loss into hope
The Learning Center
Kelle Barr
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Helping challenged kids find their way
Second Stories Drop-In Center
Amy Kuras
Monday, November 26, 2012
Supporting all groups of young people
Pay It Forward Initiative
Amy Kuras
Monday, September 10, 2012
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Interfaith Hospitality Network
Noelle Lothamer
Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Responding to family homelessness
Yes for Youth
Kelle Barr
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Providing meaningful summer jobs for teens
The SOURCE
Juliet Bennett Rylah
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Empowering employees and employers
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