Quantifiable Efforts.
Immeasurable Effects.

For over 24 years, we have been dedicated to making a difference for families in the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities. With two staff members and an engaged board of directors, we work tirelessly with our public, private, and non-profit industry partners to provide free programs and resources to those looking for support.

This year, we hosted or participated in over 100 programs and events that help families become more resilient and connected to their community.

2023-2024 Highlights

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Working with seven local school systems to provide thirty in-school programs for students, parents, and staff

  • Student Wellness days promoting healthy coping skills
  • Substance use prevention
  • Anti-bullying, motivation, and other school-specific requests
  • School systems include GPPSS, HWPS, GPA, ULS, Chandler Park Academy, St. Clare of Montefalco and Star of the Sea.

Your partnership is invaluable to the students of North!

– Lauren Klein, LMSW, Former GPPSS Counselor
CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Offering Preschool Playtime

A weekly class designed to provide socializing and learning opportunities for toddlers and their families in effort to combat isolation and pandemic-related developmental delays.

It is nice to have something planned during the week for me and the kids, just to get out and do something new! I appreciate all you are doing both with this recurring event and others that your organization works on.

– Preschool Playtime Attendee
SPECIAL NEEDS

Establishing the Special Needs Resource Alliance

A network of local non-profit organizations, school systems and service providers who work together to offer support for individuals with special needs in Southeast Michigan.

  • Host the Annual Special Needs Resource Fair
  • 50+ vendors
  • 300+ attendees

I have always worried about my sons’ future and this event took away so many of my fears.

– Special Needs Resource Fair Attendee
COMMUNITY WELLBEING

Leading the Healthy Grosse Pointe & Harper Woods Coalition

Together we have helped with drug take-boxes in our public safety departments, hosted Narcan and suicide prevention trainings, and held drug prevention poster contests in our local schools.

Mental health and drug dependency are two of our most impactful issues (nationwide) these days and these types of resources are invaluable.

– Grosse Pointe Farms Director & Chief John Hutchins
SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH

The 8th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk & Mental Health Fair

Demonstrating community-wide support to those affected by suicide and bringing awareness to mental health resources available in our area.

  • Co-hosted the 8th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk & Mental Health Fair
  • 25+ vendors
  • 200+ attendees

I am so impressed with what a positive impact you have had. Keep up the outstanding work. 

– Local Therapist

Hear From Our Community

I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to you, the yoga instructors, and all at The Family Center for your continued support in our GP community. The support and outreach are greatly appreciated by many. 

– Wellness Series Attendee

What a blessing The Family Center is to the community! I would like to express my gratitude to you for helping us find a great local therapist. 

– Association of Professionals Referral

The work you’re doing for our community is so wonderful, so I just wanted to take a moment to thank you!

– Mental Health Matters Series Attendee

Thank you for being awesome, as always!

-PTO Parent

The Family Center is an essential community resource.

– Grosse Pointe Farms Councilwoman, Beth Konrad Wilberding

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