UMatter’s Teen Mental Health Program Continues Online
The stay-at-home order was issued during the spring session, so participants of the Teen Talks have been unable…
Friendship Circle’s Lessons for Life Volunteer Cookie Koblin Shares Her Story
Koblin is a regular face at Friendship Circle, and plans to stay as long as she can. Cookie…
Friendship Circle’s Lessons for Life Offers Real-World Experience in State-of-the-Art-Village
Friendship Circle’s Weinberg Village teaches kids with special needs critical skills in a safe environment. Imagine a place…
Nicole Kahan: How Friendship Circle is Changing Teens’ Lives
Nicole Kahan started out volunteering with the Friends at Home Program in seventh grade, and as a college…
A Friendship That Changes Lives: Amanda & Allie
Friendship Circle brought Allie and her Buddy Amanda together, changing their lives for the better. When Josh and…
Brianna Dines – Testimonial
As a newly graduated Occupational Therapist from Grand Valley State University, Brianna Dines knows the importance that an…
Samantha Murray – Testimonial
Samantha Murray is currently a paraprofessional educator of an ASD (autism spectrum disorder) classroom. She credits Friendship Circle…
UMatter suicide prevention helps teens in crisis
“I’m currently 900 days clean from self-harm,” said Jenna Friedman, a U Matter teen board member. And now…
Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety announces $750K grant to Friendship Circle of Michigan
The Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety announced a 15-year, $750,000 grant to the Friendship Circle of Michigan…
Creating a Circle of Friendship: Friendship Circle After School and Sunday Circle Programs
When a child is diagnosed with a special need, parents devote their time and energy to ensure the…
Small Acts of Kindness Make the Biggest Difference at Friendship Circle
Barbara Guttman finds joy in preparing Shabbat meals for residents at the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House through…
Pnina Schloss – Testimonial
Pnina Schloss, a current undergraduate student at Binghamton University, volunteered with Friendship Circle for a number of years….
