Riley: Sharing her Talents Through Giving
When Riley started her 5th grade year, she suffered the loss of her grandfather. The unconditional support from her CIS site coordinator, Lisa Shepperley helped Riley stay on track and inspired her to use her creativity to impact others in a meaningful way
Ashlee: Defeating the Odds to Begin a College Career
Moving to the rural northern Michigan community of Mancelona was a tremendous challenge for Ashlee and her family. Ashlee was born with a visual impairment and diagnosed as legally blind. As a new student, with unique challenges, Ashlee admits
Noah & Owen: An Opportunity to Achieve
Noah and Owen did not graduate with their senior class this past June. They did not meet the traditional definition, or timeline, of a high school graduate.
