Partners & Sponsors
"It's All About Partnerships!" Tracy Hall, PhD, MPA -- HCRE
The NEW Center
The NEW Center, located in Ann Arbor and a partner for numerous thriving nonprofits, is our fiscal sponsor. NEW is assisting us in exploring opportunities for economic development and growth, including the launch of a comprehensive social enterprise aimed at helping the 1,600 youth who age out of foster care in Michigan each year find affordable housing.
City of Warren
"Congrats on the progress, we're really excited to have you in the city.
The website/newsletter are looking great. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help."
City of Warren
Economic Development
Program Expansion and Replicability
The ultimate goal is to inspire and encourage other communities and cities to adopt similar programs by developing a replicable model that others can use to address foster youth housing needs in their areas.
The Whitney
The Whitney, an iconic restaurant in Detroit, will sponsor ZOOM at its Annual Halloween Paranormal Experience on October 29, 2025. Learn more / register here.
"The Whitney is thrilled to begin a partnership with ZOOM Transitional Housing for Foster Youth in an effort to both raise awareness of and assist in the growth and development of those with the most opportunity to potentially become the newest future leaders and pillars of our communities."
Max Ceaser
General Manager
Healing Centered Restorative Engagement (HCRE)
HCRE draws from trauma-informed care, restorative practices, intersectionality, and related practices which are critical to the well-being and success of our foster youth. Lifting up strengths, HCRE challenges systems that create inequality and disconnection from opportunity by prioritizing preventative action, healing, relationship, and connection. We are thrilled to lend HCRE's expertise to ZOOM Transitional Housing in support of the incredible youth it serves!
The Nonprofit Network
Provides vital support to Executive Directors across several key areas:
- Executive and Team Coaching
- Managing finances, including donations and grants.
- Meeting, Training, Retreat Facilitation.
- Organizational Assessment and Audits
- Strategic, Operational, Succession, and Crisis Planning
- Assisting the board and recruiting new members.
- Ensuring compliance.
- Engaging in fundraising and grant writing.
- Advancing understanding of equity and social justice.
Foster Greatness
Foster Greatness (FG) focuses on building strong support networks through mentorship, education, and life skills training. By connecting foster youth with supportive adults and peers, Foster Greatness helps them overcome challenges, build confidence, and reach their goals.
ZOOM has partnered with FG to ensure every foster youth can achieve their full potential and lead a fulfilling life.
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan
The Student Advocacy Center of Michigan collaborates with underserved students and their families to support them in staying in school, exercising their rights to a quality public education, and achieving personal growth and success.
Residents of ZOOM Transitional Housing will have the opportunity to connect with mentors from the Student Advocacy Center for educational planning, mentorship, and assistance in finding and applying for available scholarships.
Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce
The SMCC represents businesses across 11 communities and serves 500,000 residents. They offer exceptional networking opportunities, impactful business development programs, and exclusive member benefits. Committed to advocacy and community support, the Chamber has invested over $650,000 in nonprofit initiatives since 2019, driving progress and fostering a thriving environment for all.