The Numbers Tell a Story: Families Are Moving Forward
At our September 100 Families Alliance meeting, we took time to look beyond activities and focus on what matters most: Are families actually moving from crisis toward stability? The data tells an encouraging story. Since launching the 100 Families Initiative, we have served 168 families and 344 children. Families enter the program experiencing crisis, often […]
Seven Organizations, One Community: Learning Who Is at the Table
One of the most engaging moments of our September 100 Families Alliance meeting was Organization Trivia, designed to help us learn more about the organizations sitting around the table. Seven organizations submitted questions and highlighted their services, programs, and ways families can access support. Highfields shared services for children and families and updated referral pathways, […]
HopeHub: Turning Collaboration into Action
One of the highlights of our September 100 Families Alliance meeting was a powerful presentation by Kelly Haynie, Director of Program Innovations at Child & Family Charities, who demonstrated how HopeHub can transform the way organizations work together to support families. Kelly shared a challenge many providers understand: families are often working with several organizations […]
Unity in Action: Turning Collaboration Into Results
Our Next 100 Families Alliance Meeting Collaboration becomes powerful when it moves beyond conversation and becomes action. At our next 100 Families Ingham County Alliance Meeting, our theme will be Unity in Action. This month, we will focus on how organizations across our community are using HopeHub to communicate, coordinate services, make referrals, and help […]
From Crisis to Stability: The Data Tells the Story
Families experiencing crisis often need help in several areas at the same time. The 100 Families Initiative was created to connect those families with the resources already available in our community. The results are encouraging. 167 families served. 1 out of 3 families has moved toward stability. An average of 5 agencies is serving each […]
Unity in Collaboration: Moving Families from Crisis to Stability
Building Stronger Community Partnerships The 100 Families Initiative Ingham County Alliance brought together nonprofit organizations, faith leaders, government agencies, and community partners for its August meeting focused on “Unity in Collaboration.” The conversation centered on one important truth: no single organization can meet every need of a family experiencing crisis. “Collaboration is an outcome, not […]
Collaboration: The Mortar That Builds a Cathedral of Hope
Our community is filled with organizations doing incredible work. Churches, nonprofits, government agencies, businesses, healthcare providers, and community leaders each bring something important. Think of each organization as a brick. A brick can be strong and beautiful, but bricks placed next to each other do not make a cathedral. They need something to connect them. […]
Measuring Stability: How HopeHub Defines Success
Moving Families from Crisis to Stability At the 100 Families Initiative, our mission is not simply to help families through today’s crisis—it is to help them achieve lasting stability. Through HopeHub, we have a clear, measurable way to track progress and ensure that families are moving toward a healthier, stronger, and more secure future. Unlike […]
Donaya’s story reminds me why we do this work.
Last fall, I received a phone call from the City Rescue Mission, our local homeless shelter. They asked if I could come and complete an assessment for a 31-year-old single mother of three. Donaya was struggling with homelessness, unemployment, trauma, and mental health challenges. As I completed the assessment, I began to understand the depth […]
Partner Spotlight: Haven House—Providing Hope and Stability for Families
Building Stronger Families Together At the 100 Families Initiative, we believe that lasting change happens when organizations work together. This month, we are proud to highlight Haven House, a trusted partner dedicated to helping families experiencing homelessness find safety, stability, and hope. Haven House has been an invaluable collaborator in our mission to move families […]