EAGLE VILLAGE IS A PLACE OF SOLUTIONS
This is our 57th year of serving and equipping youth and families for success. We provide a full continuum of services, for Michigan’s abused and neglected youth, that continually grow and adapt to meet the changing needs of our communities. We offer life changing solutions that compassionately meet individuals where they are as a whole person; mind, body and spirit.
PROBLEM IDENTIFIED IN MICHIGAN
The statistics in Michigan show the reality that thousands of children experience abuse and/or neglect in their homes. The outcome is children who do not feel safe in their homes and have lost trust in the adults who should be protecting them. They live with the fear of not knowing what each day will bring. This population has a high rate of homelessness which leads to a life of lost potential, unrealized value and living without hope.
children were victims of abuse and/or neglect in Michigan in 2024.
of those children, birth to 17 years old, were removed from their homes and put into foster care, shelters or residential placement.
EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE, at Eagle Village has given me nothing but encouragement and a chance to have a future.
Eagle Village really wants to see us succeed as a family. That is something I will always appreciate and keep close to my heart.
You should never stop trying — and I’ve seen that here. You all don’t stop trying.
THOUGHTFUL SOLUTIONS
Eagle Village is solution focused. We use trauma informed therapy, occupational therapy, experiential activities and create individual treatment plans to help each youth work through their trauma. Eagle Village is committed to improving lives and futures – and adjusts to offer help to meet Michigan’s mental health issues. We want each child to realize their value. A concept we teach is that their past doesn’t determine their future. Our goal is to create intentional paths to teach skills to help youth navigate life; one of change, determination and hope.
The focus is on: emotional, physical, life skills, social, academic, experiential, vocational, spiritual, and community service. The impact of abuse and neglect on Michigan’s children is a critical issue. Eagle Village has offered solutions since 1968.
LIVES WE IMPACTED IN 2024
Youth in Residential Care
Forensic Interviews Completed
Youth Adopted
Youth in Foster Care
Licensed Foster Homes
Youth in Independent Living Plus
Trauma Assessments
Specialized Camp Participants
Youth in Day Treatment
Retreat Participants
You should never stop trying — and I’ve seen that here. You all don’t stop trying.
THE IMPACT OF OUR PARTNERS
We chose the word impact to capture what happens on our campus in one year. This can be seen, heard, and felt in the lives of the youth and families that we serve. The ripples of feeling safe, valued, cared for and being cheered on, plants seeds in every life that we are honored to guide.
It is vital for Eagle Village to connect with people who believe and invest in our mission. This may take form as a volunteer, employee, mentor, ambassador or donor. Each role provides the resources we need to be effective in this challenging work. We are blessed and grateful for the impact we collectively have on each life that comes to our Village. This work matters and partnerships inspire us!
DOWNLOAD OUR 2024 IMPACT REPORT HERE
It is a privilege to hear youth talk about their thoughts and perspectives. We would like to share their words with you and hope that insight is a way to engage you with our youth. Their stories of experiences here build hope toward a new way of life. Their thoughts are incredible, significant, heart-warming and a blessing.
Please let us know how you would like to make your mark here.
THE EAGLE FUND
It’s how we go above and beyond for our children.
Your gift to the Eagle Fund starts a blessing of opportunity for our youth
Creating “Home”
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- Homes that welcome and comfort the children we serve.
- Homes that teach our youth a standard of living.
Nurturing Family
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- A room in our on-campus motel for Family Legacy Weekends
- Family meals for the weekend
- Therapeutic intervention and family support
- Guided family activities
Therapeutic Environment
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- Campus facilities that offer an active therapeutic treatment environment.
- We have 681-acres that include a school, playgrounds, activity fields, cafeteria, chapel, gym, high ropes course, climbing wall, expressive therapy areas and outdoor activity and gathering spaces.
Scholarships Provide Access
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- Trauma assessments
- Children’s Advocacy Center
- Base Camp: 5-day camp for 9- to 11-year-olds
- Frontier Camp: 5-day rustic camp for 11- to 14-year olds
- Project Survive: 9-day wilderness camp for 14- to 17-year olds
- Youth Challenge: weekend event for teens
- Family Interventions: half- or full-day experiences customized around individual family needs
Offering a Spiritual Foundation
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- A Bible as a welcome gift for every child
- Campus pastor and on-site worship
First Opportunities
The Eagle Fund Makes Possible:
- Eagles Pride is our version of a prom. We purchase special clothing for all of our youth for these events to create a memory. We take single and group photos as most of our youth do not have photos of themselves growing up. These events stand out with time for photos, a reception, games, and then an etiquette dinner with a five-course meal.
- Transportation and admission to the zoo, baseball games, seeing Lake Michigan for the first time, riding a bicycle, ice skating; we try to give our youth what children typically experience growing up.
EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE, at Eagle Village has given me nothing but encouragement and a chance to have a future.
Annual Giving Levels
We are grateful for each gift that we receive. Knowing that you support our mission to change lives makes a genuine difference here. It is challenging work to guide children through trauma after facing abuse and neglect. We are inspired by the strength of each child to endure life through unimaginable circumstances. Our staff is encouraged by your partnership. Your impact allows us to do all we can for our youth. Our 55 year mission continues with the strength of our collective effort, hope and your blessings on our youth.
- Seed Planter: $1- $499
- Believer: $500 – $999
- Partner: $1,000 – $4,999
- Builder: $5,000 – $9,999
- Nurturer: $10,000 – $24,999
- Sustainer: $25,000 – $49,999
- Provider: $50,000 – $99,999
- Visionary: $100,000+