ABOUT US

Our History

Incorporated in 2004 as a not for profit organization, Vision in Communities (VIC) partners with congregations and other community agencies to provide educational programs and leadership development for low-income children and their families across the state of Michigan. Our work focuses on helping close the educational racial disparity gap that exists in far too many of our cities across the state of Michigan.

Our core community partnerships are with urban churches, congregations and faith-based initiatives across the state of Michigan that focus on improving the conditions of vulnerable children and their families. Our community partners galvanize congregates, families and community networks to advocate for better educational outcomes for children as well as become a part of the solution by offering programs that address the educational needs of children.

Vision, Mission & Values

Our vision is that every child will have equitable assess to high quality education that allows them to realize their full potential as strong, vibrant and engaged citizens.

Our mission is to build and empower healthy communities through education and leadership development. Our work seeks to empower children, youth, adults and families to reach their greatest potential and build communities in which they can live, work and worship.

Our values are embodied in a core set beliefs that will guide our decisions and help us achieve our mission. We believe:

• Education is the key to improving the conditions of families from one generation over another

• Children are a priority and every child in this country should have equal access and opportunity to high quality education 

• All people have voice and agency in creating a community that embraces and empowers their children to reach their full potential 

• Authentic partnerships with communiy is built on mutual respect, honesty, and integrity