Strength in Giving - Donor Edition

A Message from Our CEO

Dear Friends,

I’m so excited to welcome you to the very first edition of Strength in Giving: Donor Edition, a e-newsletter created to recognize the heart and energy behind our work: you.

Whether you're a donor, volunteer, board member, coalition partner or community leader, your involvement helps move our mission forward. This newsletter is our way of keeping you connected to the impact we’re making together.

As you may know, the world of funding is precarious now, so your participation is more important than ever. Inside each issue, you’ll find real stories of change, behind-the-scenes updates, and ways to engage more deeply - whether that means joining an event, lending your voice, or simply staying informed.

More than anything, we hope Strength in Giving: Donor Edition feels like a gathering place. A way for you to see the difference your support makes, and to stay connected with others who care deeply about the same things you do.

We’re grateful to have you with us.

Warmly,

Julie Brenner

President/CEO

Empowering Young Minds Together: Alliance & Variety – the Children’s Charity

The Alliance and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Detroit are transforming the way young kids learn about mental health through a powerful partnership. Together, they created ReNEWed Jr., an engaging program designed to help 2nd–4th graders build emotional resilience, navigate stress, and form healthy relationships.

With Variety’s funding and the Alliance’s professional experience, ReNEWed Jr. is giving more kids the tools to thrive—both in school and in life.

Learn more about how this collaboration is shaping stronger, healthier futures: Read the full article

Shattering the Stigma: How One Family Turned Loss into Community Healing

Erica Clute-Cubbin and her daughter Eliette Clute have turned their grief into purpose, raising thousands for the Alliance through Shatter the Stigma, a annual fundraising event that offers a safe, judgment-free space for families to talk openly about loss, recovery, and hope. Read the full story.

Eliette remembers dad, Nick, during Shatter the Stigma, an event that provides opportunities to remember those who struggled with substance misuse.

Erica and daughter, Eliette, work together raising funds to support prevention, wellness, overdose prevention, and recovery support.

Virtual Save-A-Live Naloxone Training

July 22, 7 - 7:30 pm (monthly on 4^th Tuesdays)

Join the Alliance for a free class to assist you with the administration of Naloxone should you be faced with saving a life during an opioid overdose emergency. Sign Up Here

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Community Wellness Expo

September 10, 4 – 8 pm Royal Oak Farmers Market

We invite you to join us for interactive health and wellness stations, wellness resources, a kids and more! Food trucks will be onsite. All ages welcome! Contact us for more information

Mark Swiecki, Recovery Support Specialist

Alliance Recovery Programs Have Sparked a Movement of Giving

Discover how one person’s transformative work inspired others to make tribute gifts in honor of their recovery journeys - and how your own tribute gift could help multiply the impact of the Alliance’s life-changing programs, Resolve and SMART.

Read the full story.