Community Partner/ Disability/ Equity
Community Partner/ Disability/ Equity
By Kasey Hilton, Development Associate / Advocate, Arc Livingston Every July, Disability Pride Month invites us to celebrate—and reckon with—the presence, power, and potential of the largest minority group in the world: the disability community. As a disability advocate, former educator, and mother to a child with a disability, I’ve...
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Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
Community events/ Literacy/ Livingston County Early Literacy Collaborative
We’re still smiling from the joy that filled the air during our recent Books & Beats concert at 2|42 Community Center in Brighton! With more than 300 families joining us to sing, dance, and celebrate early literacy, it was a true reflection of Livingston County’s vibrant family community. 💙...
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Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
Community Impact & Volunteerism/ Community Partner/ Family Engagement/ Literacy
At Great Start Livingston, we believe every child deserves the chance to fall in love with reading. So far this year, we’ve distributed more than 1,500 books to young children across Livingston County, and we’re just getting started! That’s 1,500+ moments of imagination sparked, bedtime stories shared, giggles heard,...
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Early Childhood Education/ Events/ Family Engagement/ HOPE/ Parent & Family Resources
The May 2025 Great Start Collaborative (GSC) meeting is your chance to come together with fellow Livingston County partners, parents, and providers to explore the HOPE Framework—Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences and build a stronger, more connected community for our youngest residents. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28🕘 Time: 9:00...
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Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Collaborative Updates/ Community events/ Community Partner/ Events/ Playdates
Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for sunshine, storytime, and sweet connections! ☀️ Great Start Livingston is excited to host another season of free community playdates for families with young children (ages 0–8) in Livingston County. These playdates provide a relaxed, welcoming space for families to...
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