family futures
Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) calls for teen leaders to help eliminate violence in our community
by (GRTV)
Submitted 09-14-2016 under NONPROFITS
In this week’s segment of GRTV’s NPO Showcase, Young Leaders Against Violence (YLAV) mentors Amy Endres-Bercher and Julia Raap discuss the importance of violence awareness and education for teens. You’ll also hear from YLAV teens...
Campaign exceeds goal, brings teen violence prevention program back in classrooms
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 06-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
A lot can change in a year. In summer of 2013, the Resources Against Violent Encounters (RAVE) program from Family Futures was on the ropes – critically low in funding, and in danger of ending altogether. Family Futures launched the “...
NPO Showcase: Family Futures
by (GRTV)
Submitted 05-27-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This new segment of NPO Showcase features Family Futures, an organization that provides resources to parents to help them make their families strong. Family Futures provides support to parents and families through programs such as...
Catalyst Radio: Family Futures working for stronger families and communities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this edition of Catalyst Radio we feature the local nonprofit Family Futures, which focuses its efforts on ‘supporting and strengthening the...
Celebrate our community's unsung heroes
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 02-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
They’re the change makers, the dreamers, the dot connectors, those who will stop at nothing to improve the lives of children and families in West Michigan. Family Futures’ 25th Annual Service to Children Awards is your chance to...
Statewide funding cut hurts local families
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 10-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
On October 1, state funding for the Prevention Pilot Project in Michigan was unexpectedly cut from 11 service agencies in Grand Rapids, Flint and metro Detroit. These agencies had been responsible for reducing caseloads for Child Protective Services...
Dads get their day as parents learn to play
by (FamilyFutures)
Submitted 06-15-2012 under NONPROFITS
Ah, Father’s Day. A great time to kick back with the kids and enjoy some quality time. Maybe play a game of catch. But wait, are your children ready to play catch? Is this the stage when you can do that? What other activities are good for this...
Nonprofit professionals go head to head in karaoke battle May 4
by (ynpn.gr)
Submitted 04-19-2012 under NONPROFITS
Lets get ready to RRRRRRRRUMBLE!!! On Friday, May 4th 2012, young nonprofit professionals from 11 local organizations will take the stage at Wealthy Theater to express their nonprofits’ missions, visions and values...through song. Think...