A book in someone’s hands. A voice in the conversation. A campus visit that makes the future feel possible. This is what community investment looks like.
Our HBCU Tennessee College Tour introduced high-school youth to campus environments at Lane College and Meharry Medical College. Seeing these places firsthand connected academic and career possibilities to real people and real spaces.
Exposure → possibility → preparation.
A Life Skills and college-readiness experience.
The annual MLK Youth Book Giveaway is a free public event presented with Jack and Jill of America, Great Lakes Bay Region. High-school youth volunteer as part of a Day of Service, helping distribute books and welcome families.
More than 300 books were distributed at the most recent giveaway. Our Mobile Book Giveaway extends that spirit of access by taking books directly into the community.
Support literacy & service
The 3-on-3 Unity Ball Classic brought youth, families, first responders, mentors, and community partners together for basketball, positive engagement, and violence prevention.
Hosted at the Dow Event Center, the event offered a visible reminder of what happens when a community shows up for young people.
Celebrate our Unity Ball supporters
BEUTEAFUL is owned and operated by youth at Guided Grace FYS. Through product development and business operations—including making soap products—young people practice responsibility, financial literacy, and creative problem-solving.
Proceeds support scholarships for participating youth upon graduation, connecting enterprise to their future education.
Explore youth entrepreneurship
Art, music, and creative learning offer young people new ways to express themselves. The Creative Expressions showcase celebrates that work and creates opportunities for youth to share their talents with the community.
Explore arts & creative expression
During summer programming, the Saginaw Fire Department helped youth learn about fire safety through an interactive smokehouse simulator. First Responders Week connects practical safety learning with the people who serve our community.
Connect through community partnershipExplore our leadership and program model, or connect with our team about organizational information, current reports, and partnership opportunities.
Help young people discover their voice, build real-world skills, and see new possibilities for their future.
Your support helps make hands-on learning, books, creative expression, college exposure, and community connection possible.
See Guided Grace FYS in Mott Foundation features, WNEM TV5 coverage, and the 2026 Unity Ball photo collection.
With gratitude to the funders, community partners, and supporters who make these opportunities possible.
Program funderMiLEAP
Community & program partnerJack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay Region
Community partnerSaginaw County ALPACT
Next Gen Voices partnerGray Media / WNEM-TV5
Community partnerSusie McColgan Art
Community partnerWee Care Christian Childcare CenterProgram funderMiLEAPCommunity & program partnerJack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay RegionCommunity partnerSaginaw County ALPACTNext Gen Voices partnerGray Media / WNEM-TV5Community partnerSusie McColgan ArtCommunity partnerWee Care Christian Childcare Center
ChoiceOne Bank
HELP / HELP CVI
Connoisseur Media
McDonald Auto Group
State Street Behavioral Services
McDowell Healing Arts Center
UA Local 85
Building Blocks Childcare & PreschoolMiLEAPSaginaw County ALPACT
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency