About Guided Grace Family & Youth ServicesOur community.
Our community.
Our commitment.
Since 2020, Guided Grace FYS has brought people, ideas, and opportunities together to support mental wellness, youth development, and stronger families.
Our purposeWhole youth.
Whole youth.
Whole families.
Stronger communities.
Guided Grace Family & Youth Services brings hope and holistic support to youth, families, and the Saginaw community through mental wellness, innovative programs, technology, and meaningful connection.
Our work connects learning with life. From out-of-school time and literacy to entrepreneurship, youth media, arts, and college exposure, we create opportunities for young people to grow skills and help shape their future.
We believe youth should have a voice in the opportunities, solutions, and communities around them.
01 / YOUTH VOICE
Listen. Include. Empower.
Youth are creators, decision-makers, and leaders with perspectives that belong at the center of the work.
02 / WHOLE-PERSON WELLNESS
Connection supports growth.
Learning, mental wellness, family engagement, and belonging work together.
03 / COMMUNITY
Rooted in Saginaw.
Real relationships and local partnerships connect families to broader possibilities.
President & CEO/Founder
Nicole N. Liggins
Nicole N. Liggins leads Guided Grace Family & Youth Services’ youth development, family support, mental wellness, life-skills, STEM, literacy, arts, media, and community-engagement initiatives.
Her work is grounded in the belief that young people should have a voice in shaping opportunities and solutions. She is the host of Next Gen Voices.
As the author of Unearth Your Worth and an advocate for women’s empowerment, Nicole encourages women to recognize their inherent worth, reclaim their voices, and move forward with confidence and purpose.
Nicole holds a B.S. in Community Development Administration from Central Michigan University and a Business Acumen certificate from Michigan State University.
Leadership & governanceCommunity experience.
Community experience.
Shared purpose.
Meet the people who bring their experience, dedication, and community connections to Guided Grace FYS. Select a profile to read the full biography.
Connected for a greater purpose
A community of possibility.
Our funders and partners help connect young people to learning, opportunity, and a wider world.
Meet our partnersFunder / program support
MiLEAP
MiLEAPCommunity & program partners
Jack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw County ALPACT
Gray Media / WNEM-TV5
Susie McColgan Art
Wee Care Christian Childcare Center
Jack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay RegionSaginaw County ALPACTGray Media / WNEM-TV5New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral
New Birth Missionary Baptist CathedralSusie McColgan ArtWee Care Christian Childcare CenterInvest in what comes nextMore opportunity.
More opportunity.
Because of you.
Help young people discover their voice, build real-world skills, and see new possibilities for their future.
A place to belong.
A future to imagine.
Your support helps make hands-on learning, books, creative expression, college exposure, and community connection possible.
