Shiawassee Youth Advisory Council

10/21/2026

📣 We're hiring a part-time YAC Advisor/Office Assistant! 📣

This position will help guide our Youth Advisory Council (YAC), maintain records of YAC meetings, trainings, volunteer activities, and approved grants, and provide general administrative support to the Foundation.

If you enjoy working with young people, staying organized, and supporting your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested or have questions? Contact Kim:
📞 (989) 725-1093
📧 [email protected]

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09/23/2026

We are saddened to share that our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Advisor, Marcia Bird, has passed away.

Marcia was a pillar in our community and a valued part of the Shiawassee Community Foundation. Although she was with us for only a year, the impact she made on YAC and on each of us was truly remarkable. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students will be deeply missed.

In Marcia's memory, the Foundation is opening the Marcia L. Bird Memorial Fund benefitting youth in Shiawassee County.

We will dearly miss Marcia's leadership and dedication. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marcia's family and loved ones.

09/03/2026

The Foundation recently presented grant funds to the Lebowsky Center for Performing Arts for their Youth Theater Program.

The Memorial Healthcare Foundation Community Health and Education fund awarded $4,500 and the W.K. Kellogg Youth Advisory Council fund awarded $1,500 to support the Lebowsky's summer camps.

Together, the Foundation and the Lebowsky Center remain committed to nurturing the talents, creativity, and aspirations of young people. Through ongoing partnerships and community support, they continue to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of youth throughout Shiawassee County.

08/30/2026

DeVries Nature Conservancy provided a relaxing venue for 17 returning and 14 new YAC members on Saturday, Aug 29th. After delivering 293 filled backpacks to low income elementary youth throughout Shiawassee County, their next plan is to stock shelves at Shiawassee Hope and help SAC with the clay bowls project at First Congregational Church, UCC, and Co-Sponsor the DeVries Fall Festival pumpkin painting, C***r and Donuts. Email [email protected] to find out how you can join this fun, philanthropic group of 12-21 year olds. The next meeting is 9/13 12-1pm at FCC UCC. (Marcia Bird, Advisor)

08/26/2026

08/21/2026

Due to anticipated thunder, lightning and rain, YAC has cancelled our farmers market booth for today. If you have questions about joining YAC or collaborating for a community project, email [email protected] or message us on FB.

08/02/2026

YAC engagement in the community continues. They purchased most of the 255 backpacks and lunchboxes today and will be sorting & stuffing them this week to distribute to county-wide elementary youth and Lincoln High School. A special thank you to First Congregational Church, UCC of Owosso for allowing YAC to use the community room & helping to collect supplies.
(Note: YAC is distributing to local public schools & not to individuals. Contact your local elementary school if you need one for your child.)

07/29/2026

YAC members presented to the Owosso Rotary today to share the projects and grant awards from 2025-2026 and to thank them for the Rotary-Chamber Heart of Shiawassee Award.
The PowerPoint is available for community presentations. Contact [email protected]

07/24/2026

YAC members spread information about member community engagement and SCF scholarship reviewers. Youth at Moonlight Market were able to play two games and win fun prizes.

07/22/2026

YAC met on Sunday and came up with a great plan for Fall 2026. Here’s what they have scheduled:

*Moonlight Market games & info
*Owosso Rotary presentation
*Backpack Project for 240 Elementary Youth
*Coordination with FCC UCC community room
*Help stock Pleasant Valley food & needs shelves
*Bonfire at DeVries to support & recruit Members
*Help complete the SafeCenter indoor playroom
*Owosso Farmers Market games & recruitment
*DeVries Fall Festival sponsor & Pumpkin Painting
*Take Back electronics & appliances day, Corunna
*Possible collaboration with OMS Builders Club
*Monthly meetings

Let me know if you have community engagement ideas at [email protected]