Collaborative Updates/ Community Partner/ Help Me Grow
Collaborative Updates/ Community Partner/ Help Me Grow
Great Start Collaborative • September 2, 2026 A Community That Picks Up the String Livingston County partners came together to reflect on an extraordinary year, celebrate the growth of Help Me Grow Livingston, and begin shaping the next chapter of our work supporting families with young children. Earlier this...
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Community Partner/ Literacy/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk/ StoryWalk
Community Partner/ Literacy/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk/ StoryWalk
Another summer of stories, family time, and exploring downtown Howell has come to a close! This week, our Great Start Livingston team made our way through downtown Howell to collect the final StoryWalk® panels from our 2026 Stories in Storefronts. Along the way, we had the opportunity to thank...
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Community Partner/ Literacy/ StoryWalk
Community Partner/ Literacy/ StoryWalk
Day of Caring Brings Fresh Stories to StoryWalks Across Livingston County There is something special about seeing a community come together to create opportunities for young children and families. This August, Great Start Livingston was fortunate to once again participate in Livingston County United Way’s Day of Caring, and...
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Community Partner
Community Partner
Community is at the heart of the Howell Melon Festival. For generations, the festival has brought neighbors, families, businesses, and community organizations together to celebrate Howell and the people who help make it a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. This year, Great Start Livingston...
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Community Partner/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy/ Transportation
Community Partner/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy/ Transportation
Share Your Experience to Help Shape Better Access to Perinatal Care Transportation should never be a barrier to receiving prenatal care, postpartum support, or healthcare for a new baby. Yet for many families, getting to appointments can be one of the biggest challenges during pregnancy and a child’s first...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Health/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy
Community events/ Community Partner/ Health/ Postpartum/ Pregnancy
Families and community members are invited to join the Region 9 September Family & Community Town Hall on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 4:00–7:00 p.m. The Region 9 Town Hall is a quarterly opportunity for families, community members, healthcare providers, doulas, public health professionals, and community partners to come...
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Community Partner/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk
Community Partner/ Stories in Storefronts/ StoryWalk
Click the map above to download a printable PDF. 📍 Download Printable StoryWalk Map Community Spotlight: Bredernitz, Wagner & Co., P.C. | Stories in Storefronts 2026 One of the best parts of Stories in Storefronts is seeing local businesses come together to support literacy, learning, and family engagement throughout...
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Community Partner/ Guest Post
Community Partner/ Guest Post
Little Artists’ Night – Arthur Secunda Museum Sparking Big Imaginations: Inside “Little Artists’ Night” What happens when you mix vibrant, world-class art with 265 babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families? A whole lot of beautiful chaos, creative energy, and brand-new masterpieces! On March 26, the Arthur Secunda Museum at...
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Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Activities/ Help Me Grow/ STEAM
Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Family Activities/ Help Me Grow/ STEAM
Little Explorers’ S.T.E.A.M. Night: Big Curiosity, Hands-On Learning & Lots of Fun! What happens when more than 225 children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and community partners come together to play, build, experiment and discover? You get a pretty amazing night of learning through play! On May 7, 2026, Help Me...
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