Saginaw, Michigan · Navigating Change Let’s Connect · (989) 401-8990

Rooted in Saginaw. Growing possibilities.

More than a program. A community of support.

Youth finding their voices. Families finding connection. A community creating brighter futures—together.

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Give opportunity. Build confidence. Help Saginaw youth thrive.

Whole youth. Whole families. Stronger communities.
Real connections. Remarkable possibilities.
Guided Grace FYS youth together in their program space
Saginaw youth. Limitless potential.
Guided Grace FYS youth at the Lane College sign during the HBCU tour
Exploring what’s next
A Guided Grace FYS student smiling at her computer
Learning by doing
1,300+
Children served since 2020
800
Books given away through MLK & mobile outreach combined
22%
Improvement in reading scores since 2020
20%
Improvement in math scores since 2020

The whole youth. The whole family.

Opportunity looks different for everyone.

At Guided Grace Family & Youth Services, we bring learning, mental wellness, leadership, and family support together. Young people get space to explore their interests—and a voice in shaping what comes next.

Out-of-school time is an important part of our work. So are youth-led media, entrepreneurship, college exposure, creative expression, and the community connections that help families thrive.

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Curiosity today. Confidence tomorrow.

Find their spark. Help it grow.

Hands-on experiences that build skills, strengthen connections, and open new doors.

A youth participant using a computer during digital learning

STEM · Coding · eSports

Big ideas start here.

From coding to teamwork and strategy, technology becomes a path to discovery.

Explore technology programs →
Youth making soap products for the BEUTEAFUL enterprise

Life Skills · Entrepreneurship

Build something of their own.

Financial literacy, real-world decisions, and youth-led business bring future goals into focus.

Explore life skills →
Youth creating artwork together at Guided Grace FYS

Arts · Expression · Wellness

Room to create. Space to be.

Art, music, and meaningful connection support confidence and whole-person wellness.

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Plus afterschool and summer programs, literacy, family support, college exposure, and youth leadership.

See all opportunities →
Nicole Liggins and youth in the Next Gen Voices television studio
Youth voice, in the spotlight.
New episodes Wednesdays

In partnership with Gray Media / WNEM-TV5

Next Gen Voices.

Their perspectives. Our shared future.

Young people lead conversations about the issues shaping their lives. Meet the voices bringing honesty, curiosity, and new ideas to the table.

WNEM livestream ↗

Our community, in action

Moments that open doors.

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Guided Grace FYS youth visiting the Meharry campus

College & career exposure

Seeing the future up close.

Our Tennessee HBCU college tour gave high-school youth a firsthand look at campus life and new academic possibilities.

Inside the HBCU experience →
Young people exploring books at a Guided Grace FYS community giveaway

Literacy & community access

A good book. A new possibility.

From our MLK Youth Book Giveaway to mobile outreach, we bring books and connection directly to families.

See literacy in action →

2026 community highlight

3-on-3 Unity Ball Classic

Basketball, mentorship, and a community showing up for youth.

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Connected for a greater purpose

A community of possibility.

Our funders and partners help connect young people to learning, opportunity, and a wider world.

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Funders / program support

MiLEAP logo
MiLEAP
New York Life logo
New York Life
FundPlay Foundation logo
FundPlay Foundation

Community & program partners

Jack and Jill of America logo
Jack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw County ALPACT logo
Saginaw County ALPACT
Gray Media / WNEM-TV5 logo
Gray Media / WNEM-TV5
New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral logo
New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral
Susie McColgan Art logo
Susie McColgan Art
Wee Care Christian Childcare Center logo
Wee Care Christian Childcare Center
Michigan Afterschool Partnership logo
Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP)
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency logo
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool logo
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool

Your next step

There’s a place for you here.

Find a place to learn, grow, and belong.

Explore youth programs, ask about the right fit, and connect with our team about current enrollment and availability.

A closer look at Guided Grace FYS

People. Purpose. Possibility.

In the News & Program Highlights

Our stories. A wider spotlight.

See Guided Grace FYS in Mott Foundation features, WNEM TV5 coverage, and the 2026 Unity Ball photo collection.

Powered by our community

Good things happen together.

With gratitude to the funders, community partners, and supporters who make these opportunities possible.

Funders & community partners
MiLEAP logo
MiLEAP
Program funder
New York Life logo
New York Life
Funder
FundPlay Foundation logo
FundPlay Foundation
Funder
Jack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay Region logo
Jack and Jill of America · Great Lakes Bay Region
Community & program partner
Saginaw County ALPACT logo
Saginaw County ALPACT
Community partner
Gray Media / WNEM-TV5 logo
Gray Media / WNEM-TV5
Next Gen Voices partner
New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral logo
New Birth Missionary Baptist Cathedral
Community partner
Susie McColgan Art logo
Susie McColgan Art
Community partner
Wee Care Christian Childcare Center logo
Wee Care Christian Childcare Center
Community partner
Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) logo
Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP)
Partner
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency logo
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency
Partner
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool logo
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool
Partner
2026 3-on-3 Unity Ball Classic · Sponsors & supporters
ChoiceOne Bank logo
ChoiceOne Bank
HELP / HELP CVI logo
HELP / HELP CVI
Connoisseur Media logo
Connoisseur Media
McDonald Auto Group logo
McDonald Auto Group
State Street Behavioral Services logo
State Street Behavioral Services
McDowell Healing Arts Center logo
McDowell Healing Arts Center
UA Local 85 logo
UA Local 85
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool logo
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool
MiLEAP logo
MiLEAP
Saginaw County ALPACT logo
Saginaw County ALPACT
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency logo
Guided Grace Mental Health Agency
Meet our supporters
& explore partnership opportunities
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