Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Mental Health, Youth Development Programs

Mission: St. Clair Butterfly Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit for social and civic changes to inspire a call to action to childhood trauma through public advocacy, prevention, and awareness. We have provided education and resources to thousands over the years. We work with community partners of schools, students, parents, educators, law enforcement, businesses, elected officials, and neighborhood councils. We provide therapeutic creative arts, mindfulness, and mentorship programs to help young people unwind the effects of trauma, learn healthy coping mechanisms and life skills, and unlock their potential and purpose. We help train educators and facilitators to identify and effectively address symptoms of trauma. We advocate for a safe and mindful school experience that nurtures growth.

Results: We’ve serviced over 14,000 young people. Our cutting-edge approach and specialized curricula provide children and teens a safe and productive environment to move beyond their boundaries to overcome trauma. Our programs have been incorporated in schools and universities across the country as well as mental health hospitals and juvenile detention facilities. We work with community leaders and key stakeholders to fill the gaps of the district, partner with organizations, and ease community budgets so all students can have access to the therapeutic benefits of the creative arts.

Target demographics: children and teens in underpriviledged communities

Geographic areas served: the Metro-Detroit area

Programs: therapeutic creative arts and mindfulness programs