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Program Highlights.

Youth achievements. Community connections. Stories worth sharing. Explore media coverage, television features, and moments from Guided Grace FYS.

Guided Grace youth participating in hands-on entrepreneurship activities

From the Guided Grace FYS program photo collection.

Youth entrepreneurship · Mott Foundation

Big ideas.
Real-world skills.

Discover the story of BEUTEAFUL and the young people turning creativity into business experience, as featured by the Mott Foundation.

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Stories from
the community.

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8 stories

TV & VideoWNEM TV5
September 14, 2026

What is Next Gen Voices?

An introduction to the youth conversation platform presented by Guided Grace FYS.

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TV & VideoWNEM TV5
June 2026

Unity Ball Classic grows in year 2

Coverage of the 2026 tournament bringing youth, families, and first responders together at the Dow Event Center.

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Article & SpotlightMott Foundation
October 21, 2025

Young entrepreneurs learn critical skills at state-funded afterschool program

A feature on Guided Grace youth building BEUTEAFUL and developing business, teamwork, and leadership skills.

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TV & VideoWNEM TV5
February 8, 2025

ALPACT holds 3-on-3 basketball tournament

A look back at the first tournament and its focus on relationships between young people and first responders.

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Article & SpotlightWNEM TV5
November 21, 2024

Community forum explores solutions to violence

Nicole Liggins joins the ALPACT community conversation about collaboration, community trust, and positive opportunities.

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Article & SpotlightMott Foundation
March 28, 2024

Afterschool program, mentor change life for high school senior

Deyana “Dee Dee” Surles shares how Guided Grace and mentorship helped her build confidence and pursue new possibilities.

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Article & SpotlightMott Foundation
March 28, 2024

Michigan ramps up afterschool support

Guided Grace youth and families are featured in a statewide look at the value of out-of-school-time programs.

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Article & SpotlightMichigan Afterschool Partnership
Program spotlight

Guided Grace: Enrichment and mindfulness camps

A sector spotlight on Guided Grace FYS and the role of support for afterschool opportunities.

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June 27, 2026 · Saginaw

Unity Ball Classic.
A day to remember.

Revisit the connections, celebration, and community spirit of the 2026 3-on-3 Unity Ball Classic.

The full photo collection opens in our public Basecamp album.

Youth on screen

Next Gen Voices

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News article archive

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Community impact

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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
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