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Serving for our children’s futures

Serving Michigan's rural communities since 1975. We are focused exclusively on our School Buddies program. We partner with our rural schools to provide children with weekly mentorship throughout the school year.

Board of Directors - Executive Committee

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    Pam Kincaid

    President

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    Chelsea McKenzie

    Vice President

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    Liz Bouchey

    Treasurer

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    Ann Doherty

    Secretary

Directors

  • Mark Bone

    Midland County

  • Craig McKinley

    Isabella County

  • Nick Houghton

    Gratiot County

  • Jenna Strong

    Gratiot County

  • Steve Homich

    Montcalm County

  • Laurie Howey

    Gladwin County

  • Erin Ludwig

    Clare County

  • Ed Hubel

    Clare County