Our Work So Far

With a grant from the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Foundation, Love Dahlia was able to further our partnership with HHS Hope Squad.  At the time the grant was submitted, Howell had experienced the loss of one student in the prior school year. Tragically, in September 2025, the community suffered the loss of two Howell High School juniors within a single week. These heartbreaking events deeply impacted students, staff, and families across the district.

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In response, and in collaboration with Hope Squad student leaders, Love Dahlia allocated half of the Rotary grant to purchase Hope bracelets for the entire Howell High School student population. The bracelets, designed in Howell's school colors and featuring the message,

"I Have Time to Listen, Your Life Matters"

were distributed to students in October 2025. This initiative served as a visible reminder of support, connection, and the importance of reaching out during difficult times.

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In January 2026, HHS Hope Squad encouraged Love Dahlia to attended a suicide educational summit their team was attended. Kevin's Song Suicide Prevention Education Summit one day focusing on suicide prevention Youth and Schools then the second day focusing on general suicide prevention. Love Dahlia was able to gain not only valuable information but also was able to make contacts and partners throughout Michigan with groups also working on suicide prevention and the mental health of our youth.

 

In the spring 2026, after Howell lost 2 more youths, Love Dahlia worked with the community as well as the Hope Squad and HHS to get the community together to begin conversations on the mental health of our youth. Love Dahlia attended HHS One Howell mental Health night on 3/24/2026 and HHS Hope Squad attended the Love Dahlia’s What I Know Now: Community Conversation on 3/19/2026.