Since 1963, Starfish Family Services has supported underserved families in Metro Detroit with early childhood education, behavioral health wellness, and parenting programs. While the COVID-19 pandemic caused its 18 centers to close, Starfish still serves over 4000 children and their families.

Through weekly food distribution (in cooperation with Gleaner’s Community Food Bank), drive-thru diaper and formula distribution, online preschool programs, and teletherapy sessions for Starfish clients, this organization stays present for its families.

Read more about its programs, other resources for families during the pandemic, and how to donate here.

While we struggle to deal with how a pandemic affects us personally, we can’t forget the girls around the world who need not only continued access to education, but help to manage even basic needs.

She’s the First continues to support girls’ education and make their voices heard worldwide through their partner organizations, and explains the unique challenges girls face when cut-off from schools and mentors during a global pandemic.

We encourage you to watch the video and visit their website for more information and ways to donate.

Our dear friends & founders of Sing for Hope, Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora, appear on CBS Sunday Morning. Watch and marvel at how Sing for Hope’s Pop-Up Pianos give New Yorkers the opportunity to connect with one another, and later bring the beauty of arts education to school children.

Jharana and Sirjana are two She’s The First Scholars from Nepal, and they have organized a 5K to raise awareness about working towards equality for girls.  This event took place on August 26, and this coincided with the 95th Anniversary of American women winning the right to vote.  To make the run more personal, each participant wore a tag on their backs in an effort to raise awareness for something that they believe in.

Video Credit: https://www.shesthefirst.org/raceforequality/

Join Marie Forleo and Tammy Tibbetts, founder of She’s the First, as they talk about girls’ education, the power of community and the power of following your dreams.