“Community Acting Towards Children’s Health”

C.A.T.C.H. Camp (Community Acting Towards Children's Health), is a summer day camp in the McLaughlin Neighborhood. This fun-packed summer camp is for children that have completed Kindergarten - Sixth grade. With games, crafts and educational trips, children and young leaders from the neighborhood are able to enjoy their summer in a safe and engaging atmosphere.

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Community enCompass By the Numbers: 2020 Annual Report
Community enCompass By the Numbers: 2020 Annual Report

Another year in the rear-view mirror. A chance to reflect and consider: What did we do best in 2020, that year marked by so much change? What did we learn about ourselves, our community, our human fragility and our resilience? What will we take with us into 2021?

Our Reflection on Connection at the End of 2020
Our Reflection on Connection at the End of 2020

You are a part of our story! For our final publication of 2020, we reflect on “All That Connects Us” here in Core City Muskegon, and ask that you help us move into the New Year with confidence.

A Look Inside the YEP Mural Collaboration
A Look Inside the YEP Mural Collaboration

When Community enCompass began considering who would provide the vision for a new mural at Sacred Suds Community Center, the answer came quick: the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP!), of course. Click to read a behind-the-scenes look at the YEPs summer mural collaboration with artist Edwin Anderson.

Loss and Gain: Cancelling Taste and See 2020
Loss and Gain: Cancelling Taste and See 2020

While the decision to cancel Taste and See 2020 was difficult, the loss has brought about unexpected gains. Adaptation sparks innovation, and new things are in the works here at Community enCompass as we focus on walking alongside neighbors in these ever-changing times.

Youth Mural Collaboration: Call for Artists
Youth Mural Collaboration: Call for Artists

Community enCompass is seeking a Muskegon-based teaching artist to join high school youth (YEPs) in conversations about public art and activism. Through these conversations, YEPs will assist the teaching artist in conceptualizing a large-scale mural for the front (52ft x 9ft) and left side (13ft x 9ft) of the Sacred Suds Community Center, located at 289 E. Larch.

SPONSOR A YEP INTERN!
SPONSOR A YEP INTERN!

This summer, we are dedicated to making sure that the YEPs’ “new normal” includes internships that follow social distance and safety guidelines while providing financial support and a rewarding career experience. YEPs will work 20 hours/week for 8 weeks, and each will receive $1500 in wages. Join Community enCompass in investing in these young leaders of Muskegon by sponsoring a summer internship!

Spring 2020: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Spring 2020: Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Community enCompass Spring Newsletter, bringing you “Odes to Joy” — the melody of bold action and neighbors helping neighbors — from right here in Muskegon.

Updates from Community enCompass Programs
Updates from Community enCompass Programs

Snapshots from Community enCompass as programs adapt alongside neighbors whose daily life and livelihood has been impacted by the virus.

Join Community enCompass in Being Neighbor
Join Community enCompass in Being Neighbor

The COVID-19 crisis has had an unjust impact on our neighbors in core-city Muskegon, especially for neighbors who are ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained , and Employed).

Increased wage loss, food insecurity, and unemployment are on the rise. Many neighbors have seen their work hours reduced. Some are on a fixed income that doesn't leave room for the unexpected nature of sudden school closings or rising grocery costs. For many even a short stretch of unemployment will put them too far behind in rent to catch up.

Below are some ways Community enCompass will walk alongside our neighbors whose lives have been upended by this crisis. We need YOUR help to support our neighbors during this difficult time!

COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update

Dear Neighbors,

In these uncertain times, Community enCompass’ priority is to continue to be neighbor. While “being neighbor” will look different over the coming weeks and months, you can be assured that we are fully operational and working together (while practicing social distancing!) to come up with creative solutions for how to continue to engage our community.