Lead - Nonprofit

04/22/2026

Building a new habit doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, it starts with MAP!

Think of it like this:

You want to start drinking more water each day. Your MOTIVATION is feeling healthier and having more energy. Your ABILITY is making it easy by keeping a water bottle with you. Your PROMPT is setting it by your keys so you see it before leaving the house.

When motivation, ability, and prompts work together, habits become easier to build, one small step at a time. What habit are you working on right now?

04/17/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the Shiawassee Community Foundation and Shiawassee Youth Advisory Council for supporting the expansion of Lead’s work with foster youth and families into Shiawassee County.

At Sunday’s award ceremony, these high school students truly blew us away. Each YAC Member presented on the organizations they chose to fund through the YAC W.K. Kellogg Fund and it was clear how thoughtfully they approached every decision.

What stood out most was how deeply they understood the service gap for many foster youth. They recognized that young people don’t just need support in the moment, they need skills they can carry with them, no matter where they go next. They specifically called out how Lead's program can move with a young person, whether they return home or transition to a new placement. That insight says everything about the kind of leaders they already are.

We’re honored to bring Lead's program and impact to Shiawassee County.

04/14/2026

Your skills matter. Whether it’s making people laugh, being creative, or solving problems. Take a minute and think about some of your skills. What are they?

04/09/2026

Thank you to the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce for the opportunity to have our Executive Director, Kelsey Snyder, speak on the Dos and Don’ts of Networking.

We loved the energy in the room and the real conversations that came out of it. Networking doesn’t have to feel forced or awkward, it’s about showing up, listening, and building genuine connections that last.

Grateful to be part of a community that values growth, collaboration, and learning from each other. Looking forward to continuing the conversation.

04/07/2026

Goals don’t have to be big or perfect to count.

SMART goals are just a way to make things feel less overwhelming:

• Specific – clear and simple
• Measurable – you’ll know when it’s done
• Achievable – realistic for your life
• Relevant – it actually matters to you
• Time-based – not “someday,” but a timeframe

Start small. One clear goal is better than ten you never touch.

03/31/2026

Most of us don’t realize how often our mindset is shaping what we believe is possible.

A fixed mindset says:
“I’m just not good at this.”
“This is too hard.”
“I’ll probably fail anyway.”

A growth mindset sounds like:
“I’m not there yet.”
“What can I learn from this?”
“Let me try again a different way.”

The difference isn’t talent.
It’s how you respond when things get uncomfortable.

We see this every day with the youth we work with, especially those who haven’t always had consistent support. When they start to shift from “I can’t” to “I can learn,” everything begins to change. Confidence grows. Effort increases. Possibilities open up.

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to be willing to try, learn, and keep going.

What’s one thing you’ve been telling yourself you “can’t” do… that might just need a “not yet”?

03/19/2026

25 young adults now have more than just a laptop, they have a path forward.

A huge thank you to amazing partners who made this possible: Nexteer Automotive for donating the laptops and to NetSource One and Freeland Fabricators for installing Windows 11, and refurbishing each one with care.

These laptops are going to young people through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, helping them access Lead Within to build confidence, career readiness, and real-life skills for what comes next.

Because when young people are given the right tools, everything starts to change.

03/14/2026

Today is the day, see you at 3:14 🥧

Happy Pi Day!!!🥧

TODAY, March 14th at 3:14pm we have all things PIE happening at the Market! From throwing pie, eating pie & even taking home a pie with you😉 we have a FUN day planned you won't want to miss!🏆🥧😋

*All proceeds for this event will go to Lead - Nonprofit* and our amazing sponsors for this event are Zimmer & Associates & @

03/13/2026

🥧 Pie + Purpose = The Perfect Pi Day!

This Saturday at 3:14pm, the Pi Day Party is serving up more than just pie… it’s helping young people build confidence and leadership skills.

All proceeds from the Pie Eating Contest will support Lead's programs that equips youth with tools to build confidence, resilience, and leadership skills for life. In 2024 alone, Lead programs helped 2,300+ individuals strengthen these skills. Thank you Miles Market and the sponsors of the event Zimmer & Associates and Aird Insurance Group- Farm Bureau Insurance

Our Pi Day Party is THIS SATURDAY, March 14th @ 3:14pm!!

Sign Up Today (using the link below) for our Pie Eating Contest!!!
https://square.link/u/zE8zwoAZ

This is a $10 Buy in with 20 participants max where all proceeds will go to Lead - Nonprofit which teaches young people leadership! 1st place winner will go home with a $100 prize and 2nd & 3rd place will take home a delicious pie!🏆🥧

Our wonderful sponsors for this event are & 😊

03/10/2026

Sometimes people don’t need answers. They just need someone to show up.

These are three simple H’s that can make a big difference.

- Heard: They just need someone to listen
- Helped: They want advice or ideas
- Hugged: They want comfort and support, not answers

When we listen without trying to fix things, it helps people feel safe and understood.

03/03/2026

What value do you want to show more of this year: kindness, courage, or honesty? Tell us what you’re leading with in 2026.

02/27/2026

A big thank you to Courtney Garrett and the Entrepreneur Like ME podcast for having on Executive Director, Kelsey Snyder to share more about the direction Lead is heading and the statewide impact we’re experiencing.

It was a meaningful conversation about addressing a service gap, growing with sustainability in mind, and what it looks like to build systems that allow us to support more youth and families across Michigan.

We’re grateful for platforms that highlight community-driven work and the ripple effect it can create and CMURC for helping to make it all happen.

Tune in to hear what’s next for Lead and how our impact continues to expand across the state.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2360353/episodes/18662866