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.
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TCAPS provides office space 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
Cherry Republic
First Baptist Church
GoGo Squeeze
Golden Fowler Home Furnishings
Gordons Food Service
Grand Traverse County Health Department
Love Thy Neighbor
Mother Goose Time
Naturally Nutty
Olesons Food Stores
Omena Quilt Club
Once Upon a Child
Oryana Food Co-op
Power Book Bags
Presbyterian Church of Traverse City
Step Up Northern Michigan
Suttons Bay Quilt Club
The Good Bowl
The Pie Company
Traverse City Quilters Club
Traverse Health Clinic
Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Zonta Club of Traverse City
Current Grants:
Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services-
Provides technology assistance to increase connectivity of our clients.
Provides counseling for clients to attend Peace Ranch Equine Therapy.
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
Oleson Foundation-
Supports internship opportunities for clients exploring different careers
Rotary Charities -
Strengthen program infrastructure and community partnerships.
Schmuckal Foundation-
Support Generation Ahead baby pantry
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