Growing up, Jeff Klug always knew he wanted to be a lawyer. He felt this was one way that he could help people and business in the community. …
Month: July 2015
Chelsea Earns Success With Your Support
When Chelsea got expelled from school in the seventh grade, she didn’t know what would happen. She couldn’t get into another school; she had been expelled or suspended for…
Steve Helps Kids Become Successful Adults
When a friend suggested that Steve Swart disc jockey a talent show at Highfields, he wasn’t sure it was something he wanted to do. He had never worked with…
Ingham County Judge Finds Inspiration
Judge Janelle Lawless likes assisting people. Her favorite part of her job as Chief Judge of the Ingham County Circuit Court is her ability to help families change for the…
Shilynn Builds a Brighter Future
Shilynn is a good student. She gets all As and Bs, holds two jobs and her smile doubles in size when she thinks about her future. But a year…
When Domestic Violence Comes Home
Alissa had seen first-hand the effects violence and emotional disturbance can have on children and families. She worked at Catherine Cobb Domestic Violence Shelter for five years. But when…
Board Profile: Anethia Brewer
As a teenager, Anethia Brewer was fascinated with the Kennedys, politics, and with how organizations formed. She decided early on that she wanted to go into public administration. …
Judge Garcia Gives Leigha a Second Chance
Leigha knew she could talk to her mom about anything. But, at age 15, when she told her mom that she drank, smoked marijuana and skipped school, her mother…