Community Involvement

This year, one incredible supporter is lacing up her running shoes and taking on the Detroit Free Press Marathon to make a difference for children, families, and individuals served by The Guidance Center.
 
Every mile Amanda Bussa runs represents hope, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves access to compassionate mental health care, family support, and resources that help people thrive. By supporting her fundraising efforts, you’re helping ensure that our programs remain available to those who need them most.

Cheer Amanda on as she takes on 13.1 miles for a meaningful cause. Together, we can turn every step into hope and every mile into lasting impact.

A milestone 25th Anniversary is one to truly celebrate, especially when it means that since the creation of the Kids-TALK program in 2001 thousands upon thousands of children in Wayne County have been surrounded by the support they need to heal from their trauma. Our spectacular 25th Anniversary Kids-TALK Gala (formerly the Grape Expectations for Kids Dinner) at the crown jewel of Detroit—the newly and superbly restored Michigan Central–raises funds to help The Guidance Center protect children who have suffered abuse, neglect and trauma and work to expand this life-saving program in the City of Detroit and beyond.
 
For 25 years Kids-TALK has made a huge difference in the lives of children and families in Wayne County. Supporting and attending this spectacular Gala both helps thousands of children each year and invests in the future of our community!

Since 1958 The Guidance Center has been committed to its mission to: Nurture development. Foster resilience. Cultivate well-being. For nearly seven decades the agency has maintained a collaborate relationship with its local communities and schools to support adults and children experiencing mental health difficulties and other challenges. 

The Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) provides children and their families impacted by abuse with everything they need to heal and move toward the bright futures they deserve. They bring together specially trained professionals to support and surround children and families with hope and healing.

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Care Institute is a world-class network of cancer research and treatment centers headquartered in Detroit. Affiliated with Wayne State University School of Medicine, it is the only hospital in the state devoted exclusively to fighting cancer.

GiGi's playhouse is a non-profit organization that provides entirely free therapeutic, educational, and career-building programs to individuals with Down Syndrome of all ages, from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood. 

Reds Events was created with one goal in mind: to bring peole together throughthe game while creating meaningful opportunities for young athletes and their families. As teh evetns and fundraising arm supporting the LFC Michigan soccer community, we design and deliver tournaments, camps, and special events that combine high-quality competitio with an unforgettable, family-centered experience.

Leader Dogs for the Blind believes everyone deserves independence and mobility. Thanks to generous donor support, all programs for people who are blind or low vision are provided free of charge, including instruction, equipment, room and board, and travel to our campus. This removes financial barriers and ensures that life-changing services are accessible based on need, not ability to pay.