May you not be tired
A few weeks ago we hosted a women’s workshop in our space that focused on rest - answering, “How can a woman care for herself in the midst of weariness and overwhelm?” Not the chocolate, bubbles and wine type of rest, but...
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My life in America
We are thrilled to highlight the talent of Michigan Refugee Youth for this month of June as we prepare to celebrate World Refugee Day on June 20th. Below is a story we want to feature written by Prajeeta Mangar on her journey...
Identity Formation, Opportunity, and Capacity-Building: Introducing the Teen Concentric Program
Last month, 23 teen girls graduated from the Sister Circles program, marking the transformation of a program as we expand our model through the Concentric model. Transitions offer us opportunities for reflection, as we take time to consider again why we have...
Empowering Students to Find Their Voice
Empowering Students to Find Their Voice May 5th, 2021 Written by Brooke Hulbert, Treetops Collective Intern I was a Teacher's Assistant at Hope College when I first met Peninah, the creator of the Find Your Voice journal. Peninah, just a few years...
Investing in Cross-Cultural Friendship
Written by Madison Humble, Cross-Cultural Partner and Community Development Intern. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. In my last semester at a local college, I was matched as a Cross-Cultural Partner with Elizabeth, a mother of 6 from...
Increasing Access Through Driver's Training
Written by Shadia Mbabazi, Concentric Program Director I remember when I first came to the USA, going to the bus in the cold snow, I questioned all the opportunities people talked about and how hard these were to access. I used to...
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