Client Stories

CLIENT STORY: Communities in Schools – Shoot for the Stars!

*Communities In Schools of Michigan Shoots for the Stars at the 2026 Leadership in Education Dinner*
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Some events raise funds. Some events celebrate accomplishments. And then there are events that do both while inspiring an entire community to dream bigger. That was the story of the 2026 Leadership in Education Dinner hosted by Communities In Schools of Michigan (CISM).

Held at the elegant The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, this year’s annual gathering embraced a celestial theme appropriately titled “Shoot for the Stars.” From the moment guests arrived for the cocktail reception to […]

CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – We’re Making it Happen!

Lansing: We’re Making It Happen — Child and Family Charities Brings a Classic Back to Life

Some songs have a way of sticking with a community long after the final note fades. For Lansing residents, “Lansing: We’re Making It Happen” is one of those songs.

Originally created in 1994 as a promotional jingle for the City of Lansing by Bob Kolt and Kolt Communications, the tune became a familiar reminder of the pride, energy, and optimism that defines Michigan’s capital city. More than three decades later, Child and Family Charities decided […]

CLIENT STORY: Michigan Center for Rural Health

Celebrating John Barnas: A Lifelong Champion for Rural Health in Michigan

In every community, there are people quietly doing the work that changes lives. They aren’t always the loudest voices in the room. They’re the connectors. The problem-solvers. The ones who keep showing up year after year because they believe people deserve better.

For more than 26 years, John Barnas has been exactly that kind of leader for rural health care in Michigan.

Recently honored with the Louis Gorin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Rural Health, John’s impact stretches across hospitals, clinics, communities, and countless lives […]

CLIENT STORY: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters: The Transformative Impact of Mentorship

There’s something powerful about knowing someone believes in you. Not because they have to. Not because it’s their job. But because they genuinely care.

That’s the heartbeat behind Big Brothers Big Sisters and the message that came through loud and clear. The stories shared weren’t just about mentorship programs or school partnerships—they were about human connection. About creating spaces where young people feel seen, supported, and capable of becoming something bigger than they imagined.

And honestly, the ripple effect is incredible.

From stronger schools and more confident students to […]

CLIENT STORY: MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Class of 2026 Steps Into the Future on Match Day

MSUCOM’s Class of 2026 Steps Into the Future on Match Day
There are moments in life that feel like everything is leading up to a single second—and for medical students across the country, that moment is Match Day. For the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, that moment arrived on March 20 in a room filled with anticipation, nerves, and a whole lot of heart.

Held at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace, the event wasn’t just […]

CLIENT STORY: Able Eyes – Inside Abrams Planetarium: How Inclusive Design Is Transforming Astronomy for Everyone

Able Eyes at Abrams Planetarium: How Inclusive Design Is Opening the Universe to Everyone

There’s something universal about looking up at the stars. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from, or how you experience the world—space has a way of pulling you in.

At Abrams Planetarium on the campus of Michigan State University, that sense of wonder is being reimagined. Not just as a moment of awe, but as an experience designed for everyone. This is more than a planetarium. It’s a place […]

CLIENT STORY: Danny Bath Legacy Awards – Changing Lives One Car at a Time

Changing Lives One Car at a Time: How the Danny Bath Legacy Awards Turn Tragedy Into Purpose

There’s a difference between doing a good deed and building a legacy.

The Danny Bath Legacy Awards (DBLA) exists at that intersection. What started as unimaginable loss has grown into something tangible, practical, and life-changing. One vehicle at a time, they are helping people move forward—literally and figuratively—while honoring a young man whose impact refuses to fade.

This is not just a story about a car. It is a story about momentum.

When […]

CLIENT STORY: Justice League Greater Lansing – Repairing the Breach, Rebuilding Community

The Journey of Michigan’s Justice League: Repairing the Breach, Rebuilding Community

Sometimes the real heroes are not found in comic books. They are found in classrooms, churches, community centers, and living rooms. Michigan’s Justice League was born not from fantasy, but from lived experience, hard conversations, and a decision to act.
The story begins with Willye and Prince. Two leaders. Two perspectives. One shared conviction that repair is possible.

The Seeds of Awareness

For Willye, awareness started early. Growing up in the segregated South, she remembers opening a school textbook stamped “property […]