Did you know that March is Social Work Month? In honor of it, we are sharing two special stories. First, Lisa shares how your support of Highfields helped her find her voice. Then, read about the therapist who empowered her (and continues to empower people every day).
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You helped Lisa find her voice
For years, Lisa felt guilty correcting her grand kids. Thanks to your support, she is stepping up to be the parent they need.
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Lisa’s* grandchildren, Ricky* and Jaime*, experienced trauma even before they were born. Their mother was addicted to drugs. They were abused and neglected as babies. Lisa and her late husband obtained full custody of their grandchildren when Ricky was 2 years old and Jaime was 6 months old.
The trauma Ricky and Jaime experienced at such a young age still affects them to this day. Now teenagers, they are rebellious, confused and have mental health challenges. They struggle with anger and aggression.
Last fall, their defiant behaviors got them into trouble, and put on probation.
“We were a mess before Highfields,” said Lisa. “I was not in control, the kids were. There was no discipline or structure.”
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Full Circle
Eric found his purpose helping youth feel supported.
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Eric experienced a lot of turning points in his life.
Growing up, he had a rough childhood. His parents were divorced; he acted out in school and at home, and struggled behaviorally and academically. Eric attended counseling and always remembered how the counselors made him feel…bad.
“They would just sit there and put the blame on me,” said Eric. “I thought that if they could just come and spend a day at my house, maybe they would know why I was acting out. But they weren’t interested in that.”
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Foundation and Grant Support
We are grateful to receive funding from the following foundations. Thank you for believing in our mission!
- Hillsdale County Community Foundation
- Junior League of Lansing
- Community Foundation Youth Action Committee
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Play golf and change a life,
what could be better?
Save the date for Highfields' 39th Annual Golf Outing: Putt for a Purpose on
June 10th at Forest Akers West.
Please be a sponsor!
Click here
to see 2019 sponsorship opportunities.
You can truly help put families on solid ground!
Special thanks to our sponsors!
(listed below)
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Your support helps children and families who are struggling with issues related to domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health challenges, and much more.
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Onondaga Campus
5123 Old Plank Rd.
Onondaga, MI 49264
517.628.2287
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Lansing Office
4305 S. Cedar St.
Lansing, MI 48910
517.887.2762
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Jackson Office
1206 Clinton Rd.
Jackson, MI 49202
517.783.4250
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Howell Office
204 S. Highlander Way, Suite 3
Howell, MI 48843
517.262.0874
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Hillsdale Office
51 S. Howell St.
Hillsdale, MI 49242
517.212.8168
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Helen Lizzie Mills, Chairperson
Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes, PLC
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Jeff Hertrich, Chairperson-Elect
AF Group
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Carol Giacoletto, Treasurer
Retired
JP Morgan Chase Bank
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Sam Davis, Secretary
MHSAA
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Mark Kellogg,
Past Chairperson
Fraser Trebilcock Davis & Dunlap, P.C.
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Elaine Barr
Legal Services South Central Michigan
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Rebecca Bednarski
Jackson National Life Insurance
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Anne Brown
Christman Constructors
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Brandie F. Ekren, Esq.
Lansing Board of Water and Light
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Mark Emmert
Retired
Dart Bank
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John Evans
Retired
Livingston Circuit/Probate Court
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Erika Fussman
MSU Federal Credit Union
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Matthew J. Greenberg
Miller Canfield
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Karen Johns
Retired
Department of Human Services
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Tim Johnson
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
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Chivon Kloepfer
WLNS TV 6
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Andy Kurncz
Accident Fund
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Kris McVicar
Citizens Bank
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Nannette Norwood
Retired
MDOC
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Matthew Nowak
The Probate Pro, PLC
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Tom Reder
Bergmann Associates
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Claudia Remenar
Retired
Dart Foundation
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Tanda Reynolds
Retired
Department of Human Services
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Mike Sheets
Lyman & Sheets Insurance Agency
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Tom Shewchuck
City of Ann Arbor
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Chris Simpson
Veterans Administration Indianapolis Fiduciary Hub
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Peter Tratt, CPA
Plante Moran
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James "Woody" Woodfork, Jr.
Woodcreek Achievement Cente
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Brian Philson, LMSW, ACSW
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Timothy Monroe, MSW, LMSW, ACSW, DCSW
Vice President
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Jill Clark, MSW, LMSW
Community Services South Team Director
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Lara Hewson, MSW, LMSW,
IMH-E® (III)
Director of Quality and Education
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Beverley McGill, MS
Fund Development Director
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Christopher Robinson, MSW, LMSW
Residential Services Director
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Edward St. John, MBA
Finance Director
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