CAN Council

07/17/2026

Some of the best parenting wisdom comes from other parents. That's the heart of Parent Café: a free, judgment-free space to talk through the real stuff with people who get it. Ready to join one near you?

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07/16/2026

Just a friendly reminder: Target Circle voting is open, and every vote helps direct real dollars back into our work protecting kids and supporting families right here in our community.

It takes less than a minute!
🎯 Open the Target app and tap "My Target" (or head to target.com/circle/community-voting)
🗳️ Tap "Cast votes"
🔍 Search for CAN Council and vote

07/15/2026

We had such a lovely afternoon beating the heat and talking all things children's advocacy at our first Coffee with CASAs at Live Oak Coffeehouse in Freeland yesterday! ☕

Curious what it might be like serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate? Want to learn more about CAN Council? Or simply like to get caffeinated with the kindest folks in the land? This is your sign to join us! Next Coffee with CASAs is August 11th at 2pm!

07/14/2026

Meet Ava and Olivia Morse — two volunteers who got their start with us through the Blue Box Project, and this past month they went above and beyond!

On their own initiative, they rallied friends and family to pool together some funds, then used their retail employee discounts and summer sales to stretch every dollar. The result? 34 pairs of kids' shoes for our locker, where good shoe options are always in short supply.

This is exactly what we hope happens when someone gets involved with the Blue Box Project — that it sparks something bigger. Thank you, Ava and Olivia, for showing kids in our community that people care. 👟💙💙

07/13/2026

On Sunday, SVSU's Cardinal Success Summer Bridge Program participants joined CAN staff to tackle multiple projects throughout our building. Students washed the exterior entryways, cleaned up landscaping, organized and cleaned the garage, moved furniture, painted, cleaned our infant simulators, and so much more. They say many hands make light work, and these students really proved it.💙Go Cardinals!

07/13/2026

We're hiring! 💙 CAN Council is looking for a Grants Specialist to join our team. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference for kids and families in our community, we'd love to hear from you. Help us spread the word!

Details Here: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Can-Council-Great-Lakes-Bay-Region-2/jobs?jk=6fd06536289d3a25&start=0

📢 Join the CAN Council team as our next Grants Specialist! If you're organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now: https://www.indeed.com/job/grants-specialist-6fd06536289d3a25

07/13/2026

Our Rolling Family Resource Center has been busy meeting people where they are! Pictured here: Crystal giving out support materials and connecting families with resources at One Week One Street in Saginaw and the Thumb Bread Basket in Huron County.

Do your neighbors have a need that Rolling Family Resource Center could help fill? Contact Lionel Grant at [email protected]. We would love to come to your neighborhood, apartment complex, or workplace.

07/10/2026

Our Community Engagement Manager, Allison Collins, is out at Ojibway Island celebrating its re-opening! If you're in the area, stop by and say hello!💙

07/10/2026

⚠ APPLICATIONS ENDING TOMORROW!
BAY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Residents ONLY

Need supplies for next school year? The Barbara and Gary Bosco Back 2 School Program is here to help! ✏🎒

This program provides brand-new clothing, backpacks, and school supplies to students whose families fall within the ALICE threshold, or below, and live or attend school in Bay County!

Applications close July 10th! 🙌 Make sure to apply before the deadline to be prepared for next school year! Thank you to the Bay Area Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council for partnering with us again this year! ☺💙

Apply online at:
www.unitedwaybaycounty.org/program/back-2-school/

07/08/2026

Did you know your vote in the Target Circle app can help fund our work right here in Bay, Arenac, Saginaw, and Huron counties?

We're honored to be featured in this year's Target Circle voting, and every vote helps direct Target's community funds toward programs that protect children and support families close to home.

Here's how easy it is:
1️⃣ Open the Target app and tap "My Target" (or visit target.com/circle/community-voting)
2️⃣ Tap "Cast votes"
3️⃣ Search for CAN Council and cast your vote

It takes less than a minute, and it makes a real difference. Thank you for being part of our community!💙