We Have A Voice Foundation - WHAV

11/01/2026

Y'all, I have some exciting news to share! 🥹💙

Yesterday, I submitted my very first grant application for We Have a Voice Foundation, and today we're officially in the running for $10,000! 🎉

This foundation means so much to me. What started with my own journey as a mother has grown into something I hope will make life a little easier for other families navigating disabilities.

Now I'm asking my village to show up for us! 💙

Please take a moment to watch our video, cast your vote, and share. You can vote once a day from November 1–14.

🗳️ https://chiefonline.us.launchpad6.com/2026/entry/37

We're just getting started, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

No family should have to navigate this journey alone. 💙

We Have A Voice Foundation supports families of children and young adults with disabilities in Pontiac and surrounding Michigan communities. Too many families face diagnosis, communication barriers, and complicated systems without a roadmap. A $10,000 grant would help us launch family re...

10/26/2026

A little silence doesn't mean a lack of movement. 💙

While our page has been quiet, our purpose has been anything but.

We've been laying the groundwork, strengthening our foundation, and preparing for the next chapter of We Have A Voice.

What started with one family has grown into a mission to support many.

We're not starting over. We're building on everything that brought us here.

And as we move forward, we want to hear from the families and communities we hope to serve.

💬 What's one resource or type of support you wish had been easier to find for your family?

Because every experience matters. Every family deserves support. And every voice deserves to be heard.

Same mission. Greater purpose. 💙

10/25/2026

Every Voice Has a Story. This Is Ours. 💙

What began as one mother's determination to advocate for her son has grown into something much bigger.

We Have A Voice Foundation was born from real experiences, unanswered questions, challenges, and the belief that no family should have to navigate the journey of raising a child with disabilities alone.

We're proud to share that our founder, KeanaMonique Smith, was recently featured in Voyage Michigan, sharing the journey, the purpose, and the passion behind WHAV.

Our story is still being written, our mission is still growing, and we're just getting started.

One mother's journey. Countless families to reach. Every voice matters.

💙 Read our founder's story and get to know the heart behind We Have A Voice Foundation.

https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/meet-keanamonique-smith-of-we-have-a-voice-foundation

Today we’d like to introduce you to KeanaMonique Smith. Hi KeanaMonique, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?If you ask me who Keana is […]

01/24/2026

This page isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being honest.
Some of us are navigating therapies, IEPs, doctors, behaviors, systems that don’t listen—and doing it while still being parents, partners, workers, humans.
WHAV exists because too many parents were told to “be strong” instead of being supported.
Read the slides. Sit with them.
Then tell me—what’s one thing you wish people understood about your parenting journey?
🖤 We’re listening.
🖤 We always have been.

01/16/2026

A transparent moment...

01/16/2026

Omg I'm getting nervous, Jayce's tattoo date is Sunday... I won't feel a thing but why am I so nervous about this for him??

11/18/2025

We're back at it.. back on track.. As you already know Jayce is deaf, on the spectrum, cognitive impaired, developmentally delayed and has held a job down for 5 years. Being a parent of a special needs adult, ain't for the weak. BUT I did it... and you can too..

10/07/2025

Happy birthday to the one that made me a mom. I wouldn't change it for anything in the world.

10/07/2025

The employees at iFly Detroit were amazing. They understood Jayce was hearing impaired and the took extra good care of him. I think his instructor's name was Matthew. Thank you so much iFly Detroit

09/21/2025

WHAV Family Support Survey

WHAV is committed to supporting families of children with intellectual, emotional, physical, and hearing disabilities. To better serve you, the organization has created a survey to learn more about your needs and how we can connect you with helpful resources and support.

The organization would love to hear from you!
📅 Survey Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
🎉 Incentive: Everyone who completes the survey will be automatically entered into a raffle.

Thank you for your time and support as we work together to build stronger resources for our families and community..

A short survey to help us be of an assistance to you and your family. **You will be entered into a raffle for completion and submission of the survey by NOV 1, 2025, Winner will be notified via contact information provided** ***RAFFLE WILL BE HELD NOV 2, 2025***