Community Resources
ACTION Club (All Connecting To Improve Our Neighborhoods) is the largest student-led volunteer organization at Okemos High School. The club engages students in diverse service projects, including mentoring at-risk youth through the Chieftain Champs program, assisting at senior centers, supporting local shelters, and organizing school-wide initiatives. By fostering a culture of service and leadership, ACTION Club empowers students to make a meaningful impact in their community.
Meridian Cares supports Meridian Township residents in crisis by connecting them to local resources—and stepping in with direct assistance when needed. With 1 in 3 households struggling financially, Meridian Cares helps prevent hunger, homelessness, and other severe hardships.
Community Mental Health of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties envisions a community where every person with a mental health need has access to the support and resources they need to live with dignity, pursue their goals, and fully participate in community life. Their mission centers on justice, inclusion, and care for those facing mental illness, developmental disabilities, emotional challenges, or substance use disorders.
Eli’s Project is a nonprofit working to prevent youth suicide through education, advocacy, and community action. Founded in memory of Eli Fleetwood, the organization aims to support children facing mental health challenges and is involved with helping young people through school-based 988 Clubs, awareness events, and mental health resources. Through these efforts, the organization strives to create a supportive community where no child feels alone.
Ele’s Place is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to supporting grieving children, teens, young adults, and their families across Michigan. Through free peer-to-peer support groups and school-based programs, Ele’s Place offers a safe, compassionate space to heal after the death of a loved one. With locations in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, and Grand Rapids, Ele’s Place helps ensure that no child in Michigan grieves alone.
Still I Run is a national nonprofit that empowers individuals to use running as a tool for mental health. Founded in 2016, the organization builds community, breaks stigma, and promotes the healing power of movement. Through programs like the Starting Line Scholarship, local run chapters, and virtual events, Still I Run helps people of all backgrounds take steps—literally and figuratively—toward better mental well-being.
Positive Somebody is a Michigan nonprofit helping kids build mental health skills to manage their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.Through school programs, community partnerships, and initiatives like Positive Packs—which include journals, breathing exercises, and affirmations—Positive Somebody empowers young people to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and hope.
