People Of Purpose //

Mike Harvitt

Mission

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is dedicated to helping children and families overcome challenges, build stability and create brighter futures. Serving children and families throughout West Michigan, the organization provides a wide range of services, including foster care and adoption, behavioral health support, family preservation and residential care. Its work is centered on giving children the safe, supportive environments they need to heal and thrive while equipping families with the resources and guidance they need to grow stronger together. Through compassionate, individualized care, D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s works to ensure every child has the opportunity to feel safe, supported and hopeful about the future.

Mike Harvitt

California Closets

“Supporting D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s has become a shared commitment among our California Closets teams at the EMC and Chicago location. Some of the children they serve arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs, while others are preparing to transition out of foster care and into independent lives. Knowing we can help provide basic necessities, stability and a sense of belonging makes this partnership especially meaningful. Our recent Care Closet project is one way we’ve come together to help meet those needs, providing essential items while reminding these children and young adults that they are not alone. Seeing so many of our team members contribute their time, talents and resources has been incredibly rewarding. What makes this partnership so special is that it isn’t just one person or one project. It’s a team of people who share a genuine commitment to making a difference, and who continue to look for new ways to support these children and families. “

How To Support

Donate

There are many ways to support D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s, from financial gifts and donated items to seasonal drives, events and corporate giving. Every contribution helps strengthen families and support children in need.

Volunteer

You can make a difference for children and families by volunteering, making a donation, contributing needed items, participating in seasonal drives, attending fundraising events or exploring corporate giving opportunities. However you choose to contribute, you are helping DABSJ provide safe homes, strong families and brighter futures.

Engagement Opportunity

Volunteers can support D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s individually, as a group or by joining the DABSJ Guild. Opportunities range from assembling care kits and supporting donation drives to helping with events, landscaping and other hands-on projects—all while making a meaningful difference for children and families.

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