The Connection Youth Services

08/29/2026

Want to help support the youth in our community? We’ve put together a donation wish list showing the items we currently need most.

If you’re interested in donating, please check out the list (link) below to see what would be most helpful. Every donation, big or small, helps us provide free food, hygiene items, clothing, and other resources to our local youth. 💙

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13hXV0uzjwrfFMgTbi82KhaIQACfAc9cFFGf8l0VPrKc/edit?usp=sharing

08/28/2026

Happy Friday!

We’re sharing our Donation Wishlist! 💙

This list shows the items we’re currently needing the most to help support the youth we serve. While every donation makes a difference, our Food and Bedding/ Household categories are where we could use the most help right now. 🥫🛏️

If you’re able to donate, even one item can make a meaningful difference! Thank you for supporting The Connection Youth Services and helping us make sure youth have access to the things they need. 💙

08/19/2026

We're Hiring at The Connection Youth Services!

We're currently hiring for-

💙 Full-Time Emergency Shelter Youth Specialist
💙 Youth & Family Therapist

At The Connection Youth Services, you'll be part of a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to supporting youth and families throughout Livingston County. Every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Interested? Click the Indeed link below to learn more about each position, review the full job descriptions, and apply today!

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Livingston-Family-Center

Please help us spread the word by liking, sharing, or tagging someone who would be a great fit!

08/18/2026

We’re so proud to celebrate the LIGHT Board and their incredible achievement! 💙 We’re especially excited to celebrate this recognition alongside one of our own staff members, who helps support this important work in our community. We are so proud to see the voices and experiences of young people being recognized and valued!

Congratulations to the LIGHT Board on this well-deserved honor! 🎉👏

We are so proud to share that our youth advisory board, the LIGHT Board (an acronym for Lived Insight Guiding Homelessness Transformation), has been selected as a 2026 Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness Breakfast of Champions Award Recipient!

This award recognizes outstanding leaders whose dedication, innovation, and advocacy have created meaningful change for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

LIGHT Board members will be acknowledged on August 20 th at Weber’s Inn in Ann Arbor. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend!

08/17/2026

We hope to see you next Thursday!

08/12/2026

Interested in making a difference, building leadership skills, and getting more involved in your community? We are excited to announce the return of our Youth Council! 🎉

Join us on August 27th from 4–5 PM for an informational meeting! We’ll have some snacks, hang out, and go over ALL things Youth Council!

We’ll talk about:
-What Youth Council is
-What youth can expect from the experience
-Leadership opportunities and skills you’ll develop
-How to apply, what happens after you apply, and more!

Ages 14–20 are welcome!

You can come by yourself, with a parent/guardian, or bring a friend- whatever makes you feel most comfortable! You don’t need to know anything about Youth Council, or our agency (TCYS) beforehand, and everyone is welcome to come learn more.

📅 August 27th
⏰ 4–5 PM
📍 The Connection Youth Services
616 W. Grand River Ave., Howell, MI

Come grab a snack, ask questions, meet us, and see if Youth Council is something you’d like to be a part of!

We hope to see you there!

08/06/2026

We want to give a huge thank you to The Hanover/ Citizens Insurance Group for sponsoring us on Livingston County United Way's annual !

Their team generously donated 25 duffle bags filled with hygiene necessities and t-shirts to help stock our free resource closet. These items will go directly to youth and families in our community who need them most, ensuring they have access to essential everyday items.

Thank you for partnering with us to support the youth and families we serve, we truly appreciate your kindness and support!

07/30/2026

Yesterday we attended Fowlerville's annual Family Fair. We had the chance to share some resources, and share more information about how TCYS helps service our youth in the community.

We had a wheel to spin for a chance to win a prize, and we gave out hygiene bags, which included an emergency kit.

After connecting with families, we had the chance to visit the barns, where we got to participate in adding our own personal touch to the first annual Fowlerville Fair community totem pole. This workshop was hosted by Fowlerville's senior center, and we are happy to say we got to be part of the new and becoming tradition.

Fowlerville Family Fair, we want to thank you for hosting us!

07/27/2026

We hope to see you there!