At Eagles for Children, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, dream, and thrive – no matter their background or circumstances. That's why we’re so proud to support Bloomfield Youth Assistance (BYA), a vital community-based program dedicated to strengthening Bloomfield youth and reducing the incidence of delinquency, neglect, and abuse through active community involvement.
Throughout the 2023–2024 school year, BYA made a lasting impact by awarding 33 enrichment scholarships to students from low-income households and families experiencing significant financial hardship. Many of these students come from English Language Development (ELD/ESL) refugee families, where the challenges of adjusting to a new country, language, and culture often leave little room for enrichment opportunities.
Thanks to the incredible generosity and support from Forest Lake Country Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, and Pine Lake Country Club, these scholarships opened doors that would have otherwise remained closed. The students had the chance to participate in enriching experiences like educational field trips, tutoring, sports classes, drivers ed, college prep, art and music camps, cooking classes, and summer camps – opportunities that not only expanded their learning but also sparked new passions and lifelong skills.
One student shared this heartfelt message:
“Thank you for your support! Your generosity has made it possible for me to explore something that interests me very much – architecture and civil engineering.
Having this opportunity to learn a skill useful for my future, and be able to express some creativity, has been a valuable experience for me! It has also given me an opportunity to continue my education and prepare for future classes.
Thank you again for your generosity and support!”
Stories like this are exactly why we do what we do. Your continued support for Eagles for Children allows us to fund programs like Bloomfield Youth Assistance, creating meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children who simply need someone to believe in them.
