Invest in belonging. Strengthen school safety. Help our kids thrive.
Building Safer Schools Through Afterschool Programs at Traverse City’s Middle Schools.
Every school day at 2:35 p.m., students leave East and West Middle Schools. For some, there’s no structured place to go and few opportunities to connect with peers and caring adults. For working families, the gap between the bell and the end of the workday is a daily worry.
We believe safer schools begin with stronger connections.
School safety requires more than secure buildings. It also means addressing the underlying challenges that leave young people feeling isolated, disconnected or unsupported. That’s why the Safer Kids, Safer Schools initiative is partnering with Traverse City Area Public Schools and SEEDS Ecology & Education Centers to bring free, high-quality afterschool programs to students who need them most.
Four afternoons a week—including summers—students will find caring adults, friendships, homework help, and engaging activities that build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging.
Here's where you come in.
We need to raise $992,000 to establish and sustain programs at East and West Middle Schools for the next three years (through June 2029).
You can maximize your impact through alternative giving options, including pledge gifts, stock transfers, and corporate matching programs. We are here to guide you through the process and ensure your gift is directed exactly where you want it to go. Please contact Brigit Hassig, SEEDS Philanthropy Director, at bhassig@ecoseeds.org or by calling
231-947-0312.
Your gift will help create safe, welcoming places where young people build relationships, discover their strengths and feel valued and connected.
