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Meet the Good Works Team: Organizational Strategy, Lexi Webster

“Honestly, I’ve been (what I thought) was “rebelling” for as long as I can remember… always going against the grain and not confining to the limitations of narrow-mindedness. I’ve always loved pushing the limits because I quickly learned there is a lot of happiness outside those limits if you push in a positive direction, alignedContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Team: Organizational Strategy, Lexi Webster”

We Fight Spotlight: Stay Well from the State of Michigan

At We Fight, we’re always aiming to put the Spotlight on resources that our members have found useful. With peer groups, workshops for identifying the signs of mental health struggle in teens, and more, Stay Well from the State of Michigan has certainly helped many We Fight members. Erin Wallace, Stay Well’s Project Manager, talkedContinue reading “We Fight Spotlight: Stay Well from the State of Michigan”

We Fight Leadership Spotlight: Ian McGurn, President-Elect

For this week’s Spotlight, We Fight chatted with one of our stellar We Fight leadership team members, our leadership president-elect Ian McGurn. In addition to his work on the leadership team, Ian is a driving force behind our upcoming Elevate Northern Michigan summit, and as a teacher at Central High School, Ian encourages his studentsContinue reading “We Fight Leadership Spotlight: Ian McGurn, President-Elect”

We Fight Leadership Spotlight: Stephanie Rorich Slawnik, Social Chair

For this week’s Spotlight, We Fight chatted with a driving force behind all we do here — We Fight leadership team member and Social Chair, Stephanie Rorich Slawnik. Stephanie, a founding member of We Fight, runs our weekly Saturday social meet-ups, and spearheads all of the events that make We Fight a community. We’re immenselyContinue reading “We Fight Leadership Spotlight: Stephanie Rorich Slawnik, Social Chair”

Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Mediation and Mentorship, Kathy Grinsteiner

With a focus on leadership and employee development, Kathy uses the power of effective communication and healthy conflict resolution to maximize the potential of organizations and their greatest asset, their people. She has over 25 years of leadership and employee/labor relations experience, and has created and delivered numerous training sessions for businesses and non-profit organizations.Continue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Mediation and Mentorship, Kathy Grinsteiner”

We Fight Spotlight: Wild + Wonder TC

For this week’s Spotlight, We Fight chatted with co-founder Gretchen Evenhouse of Wild + Wonder TC — a space for young people and their parents to come together, learn, and grow. Storytimes focus on emotional awareness, social justice, and building community. Founders Gretchen Evenhouse and Christine Straley are also members of We Fight! How would you describe WildContinue reading “We Fight Spotlight: Wild + Wonder TC”

We Fight Spotlight: Families Against Narcotics

For this week’s Spotlight, We Fight chatted with Families Against Narcotics – Grand Traverse, an awesome organization that helps individuals of all ages struggling with substance use disorders, and supports their families as well. FAN offers many opportunities to get connected with resources: learn more in the Spotlight! How would you describe your organization toContinue reading “We Fight Spotlight: Families Against Narcotics”

We Fight Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan hosts mentorship programs for Traverse City area youth from all backgrounds and life experiences. BBBS creates a supportive environment for young people to flourish — matched with a Big, young people get a positive influence and the opportunity to explore new interests together! We Fight chatted with CeciliaContinue reading “We Fight Spotlight: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan”

Live TC: Why Caroline Kennedy cares about housing in TC

At Live TC, we firmly believe that anyone who works in Traverse City should be able to afford to live in Traverse City. As a result, we’re chatting with our friends and neighbors to tell their stories, and share with you how our community is impacted by a lack of abundant and affordable housing. WeContinue reading “Live TC: Why Caroline Kennedy cares about housing in TC”