Higher Purpose

06/17/2026

Come out and show your support for your community! There is something for everyone to do!

Volunteers will soon converge on a Saginaw neighborhood and give it a major dose of repair work, painting homes, planting trees and flowers.

06/15/2026

✨ A Heartfelt Thank You to The SOAR Students! ✨

As we wrap up the 2025–2026 school year, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible SOAR students. We are beyond grateful for the dedication, hard work, and positive attitudes they brought to every project throughout the year.

These students have made a tremendous impact in our community through their service and craftsmanship. From carefully sanding, staining, painting, and repairing furniture to restoring pieces that will now serve families in need, they consistently demonstrated pride in their work and a commitment to excellence. Their attention to detail, willingness to learn new skills, and determination to do every job well transformed countless furniture pieces and helped us provide quality furnishings to local families.

But their contributions went far beyond furniture restoration. Throughout the year, SOAR students stepped up to assist with a wide variety of projects at Higher Purpose, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and across the community. Whether they were helping organize materials, preparing workspaces, supporting community events, building beds, assisting volunteers, or tackling whatever task was needed, they did so with enthusiasm, teamwork, and servant hearts.

We would also like to extend a very special and heartfelt thank you to Bob and Jerry. Your guidance, encouragement, patience, and dedication to mentoring these students have played a vital role in their growth and success. Thank you for investing your time, sharing your knowledge, and helping create meaningful opportunities for these young people to learn valuable skills while making a difference in the lives of others. Your leadership has been a true blessing.

To our SOAR students: Thank you for an amazing year. We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and the difference you have made. We hope you enjoy a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next year and look forward to welcoming you back for another year of learning, serving, and changing lives!

❤️ Thank you, SOAR students, Bob, and Jerry, for helping us build stronger homes, stronger communities, and brighter futures. Have a wonderful summer! ❤️

06/09/2026

What an incredible Gardening Class series on May 21st and 28th! 🌱🌼

We are so grateful to Choppin It Up in the City for leading these classes in such a fun, engaging, and memorable way. Your passion and knowledge made the experience truly special for everyone involved.

A huge thank you to Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center and Meijer for generously sponsoring this event and helping make it possible. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Barb Streeter and her amazing team for providing the wonderful refreshments that everyone enjoyed.

Most importantly, thank you to every participant who joined us, learned alongside us, and helped make these classes such a success. Your enthusiasm, questions, and willingness to grow made the experience unforgettable!

This was an amazing opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate gardening together. We can't wait to share what's next—so stay tuned for more exciting programs and events to come! 🌿✨

06/09/2026

✨️ Last friday we were so proud to host interviews for the First Ward Community Service's B.E.S.T Summer employment Program. 38 students arrived ready to put thier best foot forward. So many great candidates. We appreciate First Ward for this partnership and also to the 9 volunteers who interviewed the student on Friday we appreciate ypu all. Make this polished and professional and exciting. For a Higher Purpose Post

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Last Friday, we were honored to host interviews for the First Ward Community Center's B.E.S.T. Summer Employment Program.

Thirty-eight students arrived prepared, professional, and ready to put their best foot forward. Throughout the day, we had the privilege of meeting an impressive group of young people who showcased their ambition, confidence, and potential. The future is bright, and these students are a powerful reminder of what can happen when opportunity meets preparation.

We are grateful to First Ward Community Center for their continued partnership and commitment to investing in our youth. Together, we are helping create meaningful pathways for growth, leadership, and career development.

A special thank you goes to the nine dedicated volunteers who generously gave their time and expertise to interview students on Friday. Your support, encouragement, and commitment to empowering the next generation made a lasting impact.

At Higher Purpose, we believe in creating opportunities that inspire success, and we are proud to be part of a community that is committed to helping young people thrive.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this day a success. We can't wait to see what these remarkable students accomplish this summer and beyond! 🌟

06/03/2026

Career Workshop Success!

Last Wednesday, we hosted the Covenant HealthCare Career Workshop at Saginaw County Community Action Committee (CAC), bringing together community partners dedicated to helping individuals prepare for meaningful employment opportunities.

A special thank you to Great Lakes Bay Michigan Worksr for presenting on job readiness and providing valuable assistance with resume building and interview preparation. Covenant HealthCare identified employment opportunities for candidates, and their team was on-site to answer questions and assist participants through the application process.

Today, we held interviews, and we are excited to see the outcomes as we continue supporting individuals on their journey toward meaningful careers and economic stability.

We are grateful for the partnership and collaboration of Covenant HealthCare, Michigan Works!, and the Saginaw Community Action Center. Together, we are creating pathways to opportunity and empowering members of our community to achieve their career goals.

05/27/2026

Today‼️

Covenant Healthcare will be conducting a Community Job Preparation Workshop at the Saginaw Community Action Center 2824 Perkins St., Saginaw, MI 48601 on Wednesday, May 27th 1:00-2:00PM & 3:00-4:00PM.

Event Link: https://ow.ly/beG650YZG8w
This event is free and open to the community. No registration required.

“We believe every generation in your family deserves extraordinary care.” From moms-to-be to babies to great-grandfathers, Covenant HealthCare is the one health system in the Great Lakes Bay Region that delivers extraordinary care across generations and across specialties. As the largest, most comprehensive health care provider in the region, you can trust Covenant HealthCare with the health needs of your entire family. We offer a broad spectrum of programs and services ranging from high-risk obstetrics, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, to acute care including a Level II Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, robotic surgery and many other services.

But as a non-profit, our extraordinary care goes beyond our outstanding medical services. It’s our compassionate and caring team that makes the difference; their support means you always have someone by your side from diagnosis to recovery. We go above and beyond for our patients every day, and in every way. And that extraordinary commitment extends to the communities we serve. Because by working together for a healthier community, we can build a better tomorrow for generations to come.

05/22/2026

What an incredible time at our very first Gardening Class last night! 🌱✨

From learning new planting tips to getting our hands in the soil together, the energy in the room was amazing. There’s something special about growing not just gardens, but community too 💚

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, Meijer and Abele Greenhouse & Garden Center, for helping make this experience possible, and to Choppin It Up in the City for facilitating such a fun, engaging, and inspiring class! 🌼🪴

We laughed, learned, planted, and connected — and this is only the beginning! We’re already counting down to next week’s class and can’t wait to keep growing together. 🌿✨

05/18/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of delivering furniture to several families in our community, and we are deeply grateful for every person who made it possible.

To our incredible volunteers, thank you for giving your time, energy, and heart to help deliver furniture with kindness and care. Your willingness to serve brings comfort and dignity to families during important moments in their lives.

To those who faithfully refurbish and restore donated items, your hard work transforms everyday furniture into meaningful blessings for families in need. The care you put into every piece does not go unnoticed.

Most importantly, thank you to the families who trust us to walk alongside them. Whether through furniture assistance, career support, or educational opportunities through our classes, it is an honor to serve and support you. Your strength and trust inspire the work we do every day.

Together, we are building more than furnished homes — we are building hope, opportunity, and a stronger community. ❤️

05/18/2026

🌱✨ WE ARE JUST 3 DAYS AWAY! ✨🌱

Our FREE Nutrition & Gardening Class is almost here, and we are excited to see everyone! 💚

The class is FULL, however we still have LIMITED seating available for anyone who would like to attend. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to grow more with less, build self-sufficiency skills, and connect with the community! 🌿🍓

📅 May 21 & 28
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Higher Purpose
2800 Holland Ave, Saginaw, MI

📝 You don’t need to bring anything but a notebook and a pen!

To reserve one of the remaining seats, register today:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/YTf39Rn55w

05/12/2026

🚧 ROAD CONSTRUCTION ALERT 🚧

Visiting Higher Purpose?

Please note that Holland Ave is currently under construction.
➡️ To access the Higher Purpose Building, please use Cumberland Road and enter through the side alley at 1313 Cumberland St.

📍 EASY DIRECTIONS:
1️⃣ Enter from Cumberland St.
2️⃣ Turn left into the side alley (1313 Cumberland St.).
3️⃣ Continue straight to the driveway entrance by Higher Purpose.

Thank you for your patience and continued support while construction is underway! 💙👷‍♂️🚜