What is Next Gen Voices?
An introduction to the youth conversation platform presented by Guided Grace FYS.
Watch the featureYouth achievements. Community connections. Stories worth sharing. Explore media coverage, television features, and moments from Guided Grace FYS.

From the Guided Grace FYS program photo collection.
Discover the story of BEUTEAFUL and the young people turning creativity into business experience, as featured by the Mott Foundation.
Read the BEUTEAFUL featureEach link opens the original publisher’s story or video. Coverage dates are shown so you can explore our work over time.
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An introduction to the youth conversation platform presented by Guided Grace FYS.
Watch the featureCoverage of the 2026 tournament bringing youth, families, and first responders together at the Dow Event Center.
Read & watchA feature on Guided Grace youth building BEUTEAFUL and developing business, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Read the articleA look back at the first tournament and its focus on relationships between young people and first responders.
Read & watchNicole Liggins joins the ALPACT community conversation about collaboration, community trust, and positive opportunities.
Read the articleDeyana “Dee Dee” Surles shares how Guided Grace and mentorship helped her build confidence and pursue new possibilities.
Read the articleGuided Grace youth and families are featured in a statewide look at the value of out-of-school-time programs.
Read the articleA sector spotlight on Guided Grace FYS and the role of support for afterschool opportunities.
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Revisit the connections, celebration, and community spirit of the 2026 3-on-3 Unity Ball Classic.
The full photo collection opens in our public Basecamp album.
Find youth conversations and follow the series through our dedicated program page.
Explore Next Gen VoicesBrowse the public news-article collection shared by Guided Grace FYS.
Open the news archiveExplore the programs, people, and experiences behind the coverage.
Explore our impactWith 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 Center
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 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 & Preschool
MiLEAP
Saginaw County ALPACT
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency