St. Clair Butterfly Foundation

St. Clair Butterfly Foundation The St. Founded in 2007 by Chip and Lisa St. To date, SCBF has serviced over 15,000 children, teens, and adults. St.
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Clair Butterfly Foundation (SCBF) empowers educators and youth with neuroscience-backed, SEL-aligned trauma training and expressive arts—proven to reduce violence by 90%, raise GPAs, and transform classrooms into healing-centered spaces. Clair, and based on his bestselling memoir The Butterfly Garden: Surviving Childhood on the Run with One of America's Most Wanted (HCI, 2008), the St. Clair Butte

rfly Foundation (SCBF) provides free programs to children and teens facing adversity in underprivileged schools and facilities throughout Michigan and Florida. By utilizing mindfulness and the power of expressive arts, SCBF provides skilled instruction and life skills that help inspire at-risk youth and families to rise beyond their circumstances. SCBF programs have been incorporated into the curriculum of public schools and universities, and served as rehabilitation efforts in juvenile detention facilities -- with auxiliary programs in Florida, Oregon, Oklahoma, New York, and Connecticut -- thanks to the generosity of our volunteers and Butterfly Warriors. Clair Butterfly Foundation relies solely on community support and does not receive government grants.

Kingsley Elementary Butterfly Groups & The Rock Garden at Kingsley Public LibraryThis week, SCBF team members Kasie Gage...
06/07/2026

Kingsley Elementary Butterfly Groups & The Rock Garden at Kingsley Public Library

This week, SCBF team members Kasie Gage and Suzanne Kaberle had the opportunity to attend the culmination celebration for a year of work with the Butterfly Groups at Kingsley Elementary School. Throughout the school year, fourth and fifth grade students participated in 12-week Butterfly Group sessions, meeting twice each week with Blair and Marshall.

One of the highlights of the celebration was watching students view the newly released SCBF video and see themselves, their peers, and their experiences reflected in the story being shared.

The group then walked to the Kingsley Public Library, where students placed hand-painted rocks they created during their Butterfly Group experience into the library's beautiful garden. Together, they helped begin a new tradition that will continue to grow for years to come.

It was a meaningful celebration of growth, connection, and the impact these students have made on their school community. 🦋

Join us at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In on June 19 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a special Toy Story 5 Drive-In Movie Night!W...
06/06/2026

Join us at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In on June 19 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a special Toy Story 5 Drive-In Movie Night!

We're excited to partner with Mindy Jarmin and the Cherry Bowl Drive-In team for this family-friendly event. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation team and learn more about our mission.

The evening will also feature fun Toy Story-themed activities for children, including decorating cardboard movie cars and coloring activities.

We're honored that The SCBF Story will be featured on the big screen before the movie begins. 🦋

📍 Cherry Bowl Drive-In
9812 Honor Hwy., Honor, MI 49640

We can't wait to see you there!

We'll be at the Thompsonville Fire Barn from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM with an informational table and activities for children and...
06/04/2026

We'll be at the Thompsonville Fire Barn from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM with an informational table and activities for children and families. Stop by to learn more about the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, connect with our team, and enjoy an evening of community fun featuring live music, free dinner, raffles, local resource booths, and more!

📍 Thompsonville Fire Barn
14714 Lincoln St, Thompsonville, MI 49683

We look forward to seeing you there!

We were honored to be featured by 9&10 News during our 19th Anniversary Celebration at Colibri Wine Bar. 🦋Please see the...
06/03/2026

We were honored to be featured by 9&10 News during our 19th Anniversary Celebration at Colibri Wine Bar. 🦋

Please see the link below!

https://loom.ly/KKmoI8Y

TRAVERSE CITY — The St. Clair Butterfly Foundation is celebrating 19 years of helping teachers, doctors and law enforcement.The Michigan-based nonprofit provides support for groups like school districts, and police departments on what are known as trauma-informed practices.The nonprofit held a cel...

We are honored to be featured in Advance Local, sharing the story behind the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation and the jour...
06/01/2026

We are honored to be featured in Advance Local, sharing the story behind the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation and the journey that inspired our work.

What began with The Butterfly Garden has grown into a national nonprofit partnering with schools, justice systems, behavioral health organizations, workforce environments, and communities across the country. Through our Beyond Trauma-Informed™ framework, we help strengthen the conditions that support healthier, more effective ecosystems.

Thank you to Advance Local for highlighting our story, and thank you to our partners, supporters, and communities who continue to make this work possible.

What an incredible evening! 🦋Thank you to all the dedicated community leaders and supporters who joined us for our event...
05/28/2026

What an incredible evening! 🦋

Thank you to all the dedicated community leaders and supporters who joined us for our event "Forward, Together," celebrating 19 years of the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation.

The gathering served as a powerful reminder of why we do this work, and we can only continue to grow this impact and drive better long-term outcomes with your support. Thank you for working hand-in-hand with us to empower our community!

A huge thank you to Perks of Frankfort for partnering with us through their April Give Back campaign. We’re incredibly g...
05/26/2026

A huge thank you to Perks of Frankfort for partnering with us through their April Give Back campaign. We’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and support of our mission. 🦋

Pictured here is Kasie Gage with Perks owner Chris Mekas. Thank you to everyone who stopped in, showed support, and helped make a difference through this wonderful community partnership.

05/25/2026

🦋Perks of Frankfort is passionate about giving back! Throughout the month of April, we proudly donated 10% of all sales from our specialty drink, April Showers, to the St Clair Butterfly Foundation. Thanks to the support of our amazing customers, we were honored to help an organization that brings expressive arts and Beyond Trauma-Informed™ training to local students and educators.

Continuing the conversation around mental health this month🦋We enjoyed sitting down with the Behind the Mitten with Amy ...
05/23/2026

Continuing the conversation around mental health this month🦋

We enjoyed sitting down with the Behind the Mitten with Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez podcast to talk about our work within our Michigan communities at the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation!

05/22/2026

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Auburn Hills, MI
49685

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12483304164

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