We work with many partners to help our young parents
NMC Students had a baby pantry drive.
Thanks to EmpireBlu for teaming up this year.
GoGo Squeeze employees had a successful drive.
The Traverse Health Clinic donated formula for our new parents.
It takes a huge community effort to support our families at Christmas.
Power Book Bags keeps our babies reading.
Cathy Billadeau hand-quilts blankets for all our new babies.
Community Partner Organizations
Generations Ahead works with many organizations to better support our clients needs in Health Care, Housing, Early Childhood, Education, and Social Services. In addition to providing resources and referrals, we collaborate with numerous agencies to better serve our young families comprehensive and unique situations.
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
The Community Foundation was our philanthropic partner for our first three years operating as an independent organization. GTRCF served as steward for donor giving that gave us the support we needed to launch as a non-profit organization.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS served as our host while we sought independent nonprofit status. They continue to provide in-kind rent at Traverse City High School, where many of our clients attend school while their babies receive onsite childcare.
Collaborations with Community Organizations:
Bedroom Company
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Boots for Kids
First Baptist Church
GoGo Squeeze
Golden Fowler Home Furnishings
Gordons Food Service
Love Thy Neighbor
Mother Goose Time
Naturally Nutty
Olesons Food Stores
Omena Quilt Club
Power Book Bags
Presbyterian Church of Traverse City
Step Up Northern Michigan
Suttons Bay Quilt Club
Traverse City Birth Expo.
Traverse City Quilters Club
Traverse Health Clinic
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Zonta Club of Traverse City
Current Grants:
Carls Foundation-
Supports strategic planning and sustainability planning.
Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services-
Supports the health and wellness needs of our clients.
Provides technology assistance to increase connectivity of our clients.
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation-
Enhance program outreach and work with young fathers.
Maidens of Michigan-
Individual female clients receive assistance to further their education.
Northern Michigan Regional Entity-
Local Michigan Public Act 2 funds (liquor tax) managed by the Northern Michigan Regional Entity have been used in support of this project.
NW Michigan Infant Mental Health-
Staff Professional Development
Rotary Charities -
Strengthen program infrastructure and community partnerships.
Traverse City Track Club-
Supports a fitness program for teen parents.
Volunteer Engagement Initiative- MI Service Commission-
Supports enhanced work with program volunteers.
Zonta Club of Traverse City-
Supports internship opportunities for clients exploring different careers