Understanding Trauma: Why It Matters in Our Work
100 Families Initiative – Ingham County Alliance At our recent Alliance Meeting, we explored a topic that affects nearly every family we serve: trauma. One of the most powerful moments of the discussion was examining brain images that demonstrated how trauma can physically affect brain development and function. Trauma is not simply an emotional experience. […]
Working Together to Strengthen Families
The Power of Collaboration in Action One of the greatest reminders of why collaboration matters is the story of “John.” John moved to Lansing from North Carolina with his girlfriend and their young child, hoping for a fresh start. But over time, life began to unravel. The relationship broke down, his girlfriend was incarcerated, their […]
Workforce, Dignity, and Hope
Welcoming Amirika Richardson and Made In Amirika Addressing One of the Greatest Barriers One of the greatest barriers many of the families we serve face is the challenge of stable employment. Without consistent income, families often struggle to maintain housing, provide for their children, and move toward long-term stability. Employment is more than a paycheck—it […]
Expanding Hope into Eaton County
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Rethinking the System of Care
Partner Newsletter: Strengthening Systems Through Collaboration 🌟 Dear Partners, Thank you for being part of a powerful and growing network committed to helping families move from crisis to stability. Our recent panel discussion brought together leaders across sectors to address a critical question: How do we build sustainable systems that truly support our communities? Several […]
From Fragmentation to Coordination: Strengthening Our System of Care
Message Highlight: Redesigning the System Together Dear Partners, At our recent gathering, I had the opportunity to share a message that is central to the work we are all doing together: understanding and redesigning the system. Too often, when families remain in crisis, we assume something is broken. But I challenged us to look at […]
Agency Spotlight: PECKHAM
Why This Partnership Matters One of the most powerful outcomes of the 100 Families Initiative is what happens when relationships turn into immediate action. Our partnership with Peckham is a powerful example of what collaboration looks like when compassion meets urgency. At our Annual Alliance Award Meeting, several Peckham staff members attended—not just to observe, […]
February Alliance Meeting
At our February Alliance, leaders from across our community gathered not just to talk — but to align. Through honest conversation and powerful testimony, we were reminded that transformation begins when we show up together. Unity in service is not an idea; it is how families move from crisis to stability.
Housing Stability: Moving the Needle
When families enter the 100 Families Initiative, many are in housing crisis or at risk.
Today, crisis has been cut by more than half, and nearly half of families are now stable.
This is what coordinated support and perseverance can achieve.
Housing Stabilization Update: Family of Seven Successfully Housed
A single parent with six children overcame housing instability and secured permanent housing through coordinated support and persistent advocacy. Today, the family is safely housed and moving toward stability.