Bennett’s Beavers is a Hamburg-based nonprofit that creates handmade wooden toys for hospitalized children. Founded in 1995, the organization began when Jim Bennett was asked to make a small batch of wooden cars for children at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. What started as a simple volunteer project grew into a
LACASA Center is a Livingston County nonprofit that provides comprehensive support for children, adults and families affected by child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence. Based in Howell, the organization offers crisis intervention, advocacy, counseling, emergency housing, prevention programs and other services designed to help victims and survivors move toward
Malachi’s House of Hope is a Brighton-based nonprofit that supports families navigating serious medical conditions affecting their children, with a particular focus on heterotaxy and related congenital heart conditions. The organization helps families manage some of the practical and emotional challenges that can arise when a child requires specialized treatment,
Livingston Family Center is a Livingston County nonprofit that provides counseling, crisis support, youth services and family-focused programs designed to help people build greater safety, stability and well-being. Founded in 1996, the organization serves children, teens, young adults and families through several coordinated programs operating across the county. Through The
Pinckney Community Youth Development Initiative, commonly known as PCYDI, is a local nonprofit focused on helping young people make healthy, positive choices through education, supportive relationships and community involvement. The organization operates The HUB in downtown Pinckney, providing a welcoming space where local youth can spend time, connect with peers
Foster Closet of Michigan – Livingston County Branch is a volunteer-run nonprofit that helps children in foster care and the families caring for them by providing clothing, shoes, toys, books, baby equipment, hygiene products and other everyday essentials at no cost. Children can enter foster care with very little notice
Reaching Higher is a Brighton-based nonprofit focused on helping young people build confidence, leadership skills and practical tools for navigating school, relationships and future goals. Its youth programs are designed to strengthen personal leadership through structured lessons, mentoring and opportunities for students to reflect on how they make decisions and
Karen Storey is the founder and president of 4 Pawz Strong and the creator of Brighton Area Schools’ nationally recognized Pack of Social Emotional Learning Dogs. A longtime special educator and Livingston County community leader, Karen has seen firsthand how specially trained therapy dogs can bring comfort, connection and hope