“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”  –Martin Luther King Jr. This month proudly spotlights the Detroit AmeriCorps Urban Safety […]

This month we welcomed Gerena Walker to our team as the Safe Routes to School Intern! Gerena is a senior at MSU studying Public Policy, with a focus on education and political economy. Gerena comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and skill and we are excited to have her on board. During her

Are you a community member, educator, or city official looking to build a sustainable health or physical activity program? Choices is a conference celebrating food, health, and collaboration featuring inspiring keynotes, diverse breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for people working with low income populations. Organized by the Michigan Nutrition Network, Choices 2017 is being held

Are you considering applying for a SRTS infrastructure grant, but need help developing an action plan and design strategies? Michigan State University may be able to help! Safe Routes to School and MFF are partnering again this year with MSU to provide targeted technical assistance to communities interesting in developing an action plan and applying for SRTS

  We’re pleased to announce that applications for our 2017 Mini Grant funds are now open. This year, Mini Grants will be submitted electronically through the MFF Grant Portal, and are due on March 10, 2017. Are you interested in creating a culture of walking and biking for students at your school? Already have a program that you want

Looking for another way to stay active this winter? February 10th is Winter Bike to Work Day! This annual, global event celebrates the biking community during winter months, with a touch of friendly competition. There are over 10,000 people committed to riding to work so far, and counting. Won’t you join the movement and make

The Winter Cycling Federation is hosting its 5th annual Winter Cycling Congress in Montreal, Quebec on February 8th-10th.  Hundreds of delegates from around the world will meet to discuss the best innovations in winter cycling design, planning, and culture. Registration is still open, and averages from $200-$475, with student and single-day rates. The conference features

We are happy to share an exciting change for SRTS Mini and Major Grantees. Shortly after the New Year, all non-infrastructure grants will be managed through the Michigan Fitness Foundation (MFF) Grant Portal. This system will allow communities to apply electronically, submit receipts, invoices, and progress reports, and generally make the application and contracts process

Looking for an opportunity to give back and make change in the New Year? This January, join the Americorps Urban Safety Project and Safe Routes to School for a “board up” day in Honor of Martin Luther King’s birthday. Work with other volunteers to clean up trash, board up empty homes, trim and clean up yard

The Holiday Season is upon us, and that means the cold weather is finally here. Why not celebrate your favorite walker or bicyclist with one of these practical and meaningful gifts? Some of our most successful Safe Routes to School programs run through the winter months, and one thing is clear: having the appropriate gear