MiSide

03/04/2026

"In a press release via Congresswoman Tlaib, Tlaib said the Head Start for America's Children Act would "expand Head Start eligibility to over 10 million new children, raise educator pay, and invest in comprehensive support services for our families." Tlaib and Rep. Summer Lee are listed as House leads on the bill and framed it as a response to years of underfunding that has left programs struggling to keep seats, pay and facilities up to par."

Tlaib unveils a plan to expand Head Start to 11M kids and raise teacher pay — Detroit advocates back the push.

02/28/2026

🚨Today is the LAST DAY of the Cupid's Care Diaper Drive!🚨

If you haven't donated yet, this is your LAST CHANCE to provide diapers to the children we serve this year! We need YOU to help ensure that our diaper room is stocked up for the year ahead!

💰If you want to donate online, you can do so quickly by clicking here: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327

📍If you want to drop off new diapers at one of our drop boxes, you can find a location near you here: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/

Thank you for all of your support! The families we serve are so grateful for you!💕

02/27/2026

"The recent investment will help increase FCCN capacity by providing support for new and expanded hub operations. With this funding, Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of /Networks Northwest, and MiSide Early Years will operate a total of five new networks in their respective regions, supporting up to 125 additional home-based child care businesses."

PRESS RELEASE: $450K Investment Expands High-Quality, Home-Based Child Care for Michigan Families Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential sent this bulletin at 02/20/2026 10:01 AM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Friday...

02/26/2026

"MiSide, a Detroit-based nonprofit dedicated to strengthening families and communities, aims to collect 10,000 diapers in a matter of weeks. Diapers of all sizes are welcome, and supporters can contribute by dropping them off at designated locations throughout Metro-Detroit through February 28."

https://1051thebounce.com/2026/02/06/misides-cupids-care-diaper-drive-helping-metro-detroit-families/

🤲TWO WAYS TO GIVE🤲
💰Give online now: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327
📍Find a drop box near you: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/

This February, the MiSide Community Impact Network is running its Cupid’s Care Diaper Drive, an effort to help local families facing diaper need. The need for diapers often goes unmet...

02/26/2026

📚Head Start for America's Children📚

Last Friday, we were honored to host Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for the announcement of the Head Start for America's Children Act!

This legislation will make a massive difference in the lives of so many of the families we serve. We know firsthand the importance of early childhood education, because when our children succeed, our future is bright. ✨

02/25/2026

💕Check out the February IECMHC Newsletter!💕

IECMHC celebrates Black History Month! Be sure to enter the raffle and join us in honoring this important month of reflection and celebration.

02/24/2026

🧷Diapers can take up a significant amount of a monthly budget🧷

Thankfully, the families we serve can adjust their budget knowing that their children are taken care of when they are at our centers! It is because of YOU that we can provide diapers for all of the kids in MiSide EarlyYears!💕

We need your help to ensure that we are stocked up for the year ahead. Can we count on you?

You can support the diaper drive in 2 ways, donating online or donating new diapers in one of our drop boxes!

💰Give online now: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327
📍Find a drop box near you: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/

02/23/2026

EDIT: This event has been RESCHEDULED. The new date will be announced soon.

😊Early Childhood Professionals are warmly invited to join us for an evening of fun and reflection as we come together to connect, celebrate, and recharge.😊

💻To register, please contact katie.wisniewski@miside.org

02/21/2026

📅There is ONE WEEK left in the Cupid's Care Diaper Drive!📅

You only have 7 more days to provide clean diapers to the children we serve at MiSide EarlyYears! Can they count on you?

🤲TWO WAYS TO GIVE🤲
💰Donate online: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327
📍Find a drop box: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/

02/19/2026

A quarter of parents that have children in diapers have missed an average of 5 days of work in the past month because they didn't have enough diapers to give to their childcare center for their baby.

Luckily, families at MiSide don't have to worry about that because while their children are at MiSide EarlyYears, diapers are provided!

You can help us provide those diapers by supporting the diaper drive this month! 🤲

💰Give online: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327
📍Find a diaper drop box: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/

02/17/2026

💜 Detroit Families: Rx Kids Is Here! 💜

Pregnant moms and families with new babies in Detroit may qualify for direct cash support during pregnancy and baby’s first year — with no income or employment requirements.

Eligible families can receive:
💵 $1,500 during pregnancy
💵 Up to $500/month for 6 months after baby is born

If you are a Detroit resident and more than 16 weeks pregnant — or caring for an infant born on or after January 1, 2026 — you may qualify.

👉 Apply using the link below.
https://rxkids.org/communities/detroit/
Applications and support are available in English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Please share with families who may benefit! 💞

Detroit residents: apply for Rx Kids—receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500/month for 6 months after birth. Open to eligible families in the City of Detroit, Michigan.

02/17/2026

Federal assistance funds like WIC and SNAP cannot be used to purchase diapers, even though they are a necessity for families of young children.

You can help the families we serve by providing clean diapers for their babies! 👶

Will you support the Cupid's Care Diaper Drive and ensure the children we serve have the diapers they deserve?

🤲TWO WAYS TO GIVE🤲
💰Donate online: https://miside-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1346327
📍Find a diaper drop box near you: https://www.facebook.com/share/18G53dKgvP/