North Star Reach proudly announces the election of Dr. Allyn Shaw to its Board of Directors. Dr. Shaw, a distinguished higher education executive leader, longtime advocate for student belonging, and dedicated volunteer, was unanimously elected by the Board at its Annual Meeting.

North Star Reach is honored to announce that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from The A.A. Van Elslander Foundation. This transformational investment will fully support one of North Star Reach’s two week-long 2026 Residential Summer Camp sessions and one of its four Family Camp Weekends, ensuring children with serious health challenges and their families can experience medically supported, barrier-free, joy-filled camp experiences entirely free of charge.

North Star Reach is proud to announce the election of Alexis Markowitz and Jaelynn Jarman to its Board of Directors through the Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Program at the University of Michigan. Markowitz and Jarman were unanimously elected by the Board at its September meeting and will serve a one-year term.

North Star Reach proudly announces the election of Kate Lauderbaugh to its Board of Directors. Lauderbaugh was unanimously elected by the Board at its September meeting.

North Star Reach invites the community to its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 5, from 2–5 pm at camp in Pinckney. The free event will feature family-friendly activities, raffles, entertainment, and plenty of fall fun.

North Star Reach is thrilled to announce that the community has fully unlocked the $600,000 matching grant from The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, raising an incredible $600,000 to double donations supporting transformative, no-cost camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families across the Great Lakes region.

North Star Reach proudly announces that its Board Chair, Sheri Mark, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Greater Detroit Chapter. This award honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, inspiring and mobilizing volunteers to achieve significant fundraising results for multiple nonprofit organizations.

North Star Reach is proud to announce its continued partnership with Epic Races’ iconic fundraising event, Swim to the Moon, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 17. Now in its 16th year, Swim to the Moon unites more than 1,000 swimmers, community supporters, and volunteers who come together to swim with purpose.

North Star Reach is thrilled to announce that Chief Executive Officer J.J. Lewis has been named one of Crain’s Detroit Business 2025 Notable Leaders in Philanthropy. This annual recognition honors leaders across Southeast Michigan who are making a transformative impact through strategic innovation, service, and a deep commitment to advancing equity and strengthening communities.

North Star Reach is thrilled to invite the community to its first-ever MOOSE-IC Festival, taking place on Saturday, August 23, from 12–10 pm at its scenic camp in Pinckney, Michigan. The event promises a full day of live music, great food, campfires, and the signature magic of camp—all in support of children with serious health challenges.

North Star Reach is proud to announce that Board Fellow Carly Colen has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Board Fellow Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to North Star Reach and her significant positive impact throughout her time through the University of Michigan Nonprofit Board Fellowship Program.

North Star Reach is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Champion for Children by the LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and Great Start Livingston. The award was presented during the annual “Plant a Pinwheel” celebration at the Howell Carnegie District Library, marking the start of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

North Star Reach is thrilled to announce that The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation has pledged a generous $600,000 matching grant to help the camp meet its mission of providing free transformative camp experiences for children with serious health challenges and their families. This incredible contribution will be matched dollar-for-dollar and will allow North Star Reach to expand its programming, enabling even more children to experience the magic of camp.

North Star Reach is excited to announce “Legends at the Box Office: Raising a Little Hell for Paul Newman’s 100th,” taking place on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the Historic Howell Theater in downtown Howell.

North Star Reach is proud to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new members bring a wealth of expertise and a shared passion for the mission of North Star Reach.

North Star Reach is thrilled to announce it was a beneficiary of the 2024 Corrigan Golf Outing, held on Monday, August 26.

North Star Reach is proud to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Midwest Chapter of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

North Star Reach is proud to announce the election of Carly Colen and Katie French to its Board of Directors through the University of Michigan Board Fellowship Program.

North Star Reach proudly announces the election of Fran Victor to its Board of Directors.