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Education

Meet Wimee

It’s been three years since Wimee’s Words first premiered on PBS in Michigan, and what began as a small puppet show has grown ...

By Every Child ThrivesOctober 2, 20250

Jobs

The magic of discovery

Education transforms lives. See how Doña Ana Community College supports New Majority Learners with career discovery, financial literacy, and community empowerment.

By Every Child ThrivesSeptember 12, 20250

Policy

Measuring what it takes for children to thrive, not just survive

The True Cost of Economic Security Measure developed by FPWA and the Urban Institute reveals that more than half of U.S. families — ...

By Every Child ThrivesSeptember 4, 20250

Racial Equity

Community leaders reflect on 20 years since Hurricane Katrina

Read first-hand reflections on recovery, reimagining and lasting change in the years since Hurricane Katrina by those who have led their communities.

By Every Child ThrivesAugust 29, 20250

Education

Supporting early education: Michigan Women Forward helps providers better serve Grand Rapids families

With the support of a Michigan Women Forward program, an early childhood caregiver gained the tools, training and resources to grow her business.

By Every Child ThrivesAugust 22, 20250

Jobs

Breaking barriers

Carmita Champ put her dreams on hold to raise her child and follow traditional career paths. After COVID-19 disrupted her administrative career, she ...

By Every Child ThrivesAugust 11, 20250

Leadership

Inside the Community Leadership Network fellowship

Discover how the Community Leadership Network helps leaders grow their impact and create lasting change for children and families.

By Every Child ThrivesAugust 7, 20250

Community Engagement

New initiatives give youth more opportunities

A bi-weekly news roundup of WKKF grantees, investments, communities and partnerships.

By Every Child ThrivesJuly 31, 20250

Leadership

Reimagining leadership: Global Fellows embrace the role of convener

What does it look like when we see leaders not as visionaries and deciders, but instead as connectors who bring people together and ...

By Every Child ThrivesJuly 29, 20250

Food Systems

Video: Helping Minnesota’s Hmong American farmers thrive

Discover how the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA), a WKKF grantee, creates opportunities for Hmong farmers in and around Minnesota's Twin Cities. Founded ...

By Every Child ThrivesJuly 22, 20250

Food Systems

10 Cents a Meal program brings fresh, local food to Michigan schools, supporting students, farmers and communities

The program, launched in 2016, helps Michigan schools purchase locally-grown produce for student meals. Today, 270 schools across 66 counties are improving access ...

By Every Child ThrivesJuly 17, 20250