For the Kids + Education

Alternatives for GirlsFinancial donations directly assist homeless and at-risk girls and women through shelter, prevention, and outreach programs. Select from the many options for giving monetarily, shop from wish and donation lists, or use affiliate shopping links to raise funds. Volunteer, internship, and mentor programs are also available.

Brilliant Detroit | This organization works closely with Detroit PAL in providing educational resources to children aged 0-8. Volunteer opportunities include weekly virtual reading sessions with kids, literacy support, and more. You may also make in-kind donations of goods and services, purchase wish list items, or donate financially.

Detroit Police Athletic League (Detroit PAL) | Detroit PAL helps student athletes become school and life ready through youth sports, mentorship, and enrichment programs that focus on topics such as literacy, STEM, coding, broadcast journalism, and more. Detroit PAL helps kids develop vital life and leadership skills, become better on and off the field, and instills core values like respect and discipline.

Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc. | As a collaborative partner of Detroit PAL, Franklin Wright provides a variety of programming for all ages. Your donation will help support after school and summer enrichment programs, college tours, and emergency assistance. Volunteer opportunities range from outdoor maintenance to childcare and more. You may also donate financially or set up corporate sponsorships.

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Jessica Lukenbill
Here at Detroit Mom, I am surrounded by an awesome community of women who have helped me find a place where I feel I truly belong. I’m a proud foodie who keeps crazy busy with cooking and canning, gardening, decorating, craft projects, and more. My husband of 19 years is Jason, and we have Gwenna, 11, and Larson, 7, as well as a silver Lab named Indy. We have lived in New Hudson for almost four years now. Mid Michigan is home for me, but after my husband graduated college, we spent 16 years moving around his home state of Indiana. Just prior to moving back to Michigan, we lived in Southern California for three years, exploring and extreme-adventuring with our kids to every beautiful outdoor location we could find. We are the family that spends more weekends away than at home, and our kids are master-level road-trippers. Most of our summers are spent at the lake, where I'm convinced it's not a proper summer without a dip in the water every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Reach out and say hi sometime!

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