Rathbun Insurance CEO-Ben Rathbun, President-Laura Stoken, and Personal Lines Account Manager-Allegra Cagigas had the pleasure of attending the Uplift Our Youth Foundation’s 22nd Annual Grant Awards & Annual Fundraising Dinner — a night full of purpose, impact, and hope for the next generation.
Uplift Our Youth Foundation empowers youth to achieve success and live healthy, productive lives. Their foundation provides funding to smaller and underfunded non-profit organizations and programs that directly support youth across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton County. These grants specifically support programs dedicated to advancing youth achievement with a focus on “at-promise” youth, diversity and inclusion, life skills development, employment pathways, culture, education, and overall empowerment.
At the event, attendees heard firsthand how local organizations are changing the trajectory for young people in our region — often quietly, and without the spotlight — by meeting kids where they are and providing meaningful opportunities, support, and resources to help them reach their full potential.
Why this work matters
The mission of Uplift Our Youth Foundation is powerful and deeply aligned with Rathbun Insurance’s commitment to the Greater Lansing community:
To uplift youth to reach their full potential and shape their future by giving them opportunity and vision to believe in themselves and succeed in life.
And their vision is equally inspiring:
To be a catalyst for Greater Lansing that inspires hope, produces financial support, and impacts youth in such a way, it affects a generation to keep on giving.
Rathbun values partnerships that invest in the future
As an agency with a long-standing commitment to youth development, access, mentorship, and creating pathways into careers — this evening reinforced what we already believe: investing in young people today shapes our communities tomorrow.
We are grateful to participate in a philanthropic ecosystem that lifts up youth voices and provides every child, regardless of circumstance, with the belief and opportunity to succeed.
Thank you to Uplift Our Youth Foundation for another extraordinary year of impact — and for making a difference in the lives of young people across Mid-Michigan.
Being There Matters Most.