FOUR IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS THE MILES BRIDGES FAMILY FOUNDATION
THAT HELP AND SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN FLINT AND CHARLOTTE:
1. HOLIDAY GIVE-BACK PROGRAM: THIS INITIATIVE WOULD BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO FAMILIES IN NEED BY PROVIDING TOYS FOR CHILDREN, WARM CLOTHING, AND MEALS. WE COULD HOST ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNERS AND CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVES, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS TO REACH AS MANY FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE AND ENSURE THEY HAVE JOYFUL HOLIDAYS.
2. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN FLINT TO PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. BY OFFERING ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS, WE CAN HELP EASE THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF COLLEGE AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC GOALS. THE PROGRAM COULD INCLUDE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, CONNECTING SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS FOR ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE.
3. COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPORT: THIS PROGRAM WOULD ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH REGULAR FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, ESPECIALLY IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS. DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, WE COULD ORGANIZE COMMUNITY MEALS, WHILE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND ESSENTIALS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH FOOD BANKS AND LOCAL FARMS. THIS INITIATIVE WOULD PRIORITIZE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS, ENSURING CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD.
4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION: THIS PROGRAM WOULD FOCUS ON EDUCATING YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DRUG ABUSE. PARTNERING WITH LOCAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, WE COULD HOST WORKSHOPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, COUNSELING, AND RECOVERY GUIDANCE. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO MAKE HEALTHY, INFORMED CHOICES AND CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.