Attending Acorn2Oaks 2024 winners reception was an absolute joy! It was inspiring to see and hear about the accomplishments of young entrepreneurs and leaders. The grant is sponsored by Oakland County Michigan, Always Moving Forward and Leadership Oakland.
Acorn2Oaks provides competitive grants to young entrepreneurs and leaders ages 8-18. To learn more about Acorn2Oaks visit, https://acorn2oakgrant.com/about-the-program/. The Acorn2Oak Steering Committee is comprised of two individuals from Oakland County, two Oakland County Commissioners and two individuals from the Leadership Oakland Board of Directors. The names behind the the steering committee: Megan Sellers - Oakland County, Brendan Johnson - Oakland County Commissioner, Angela Powell - Oakland County Commissioner, Mike McKinstry - Oakland County 40 under 40, Rachel Hurst - Leadership Oakland Board, Rosana Hull - Leadership Oakland Board.
Pictured above is Javonte Anderson, Bug Lenz Media. He used his grant to pursue photography and graphic design. To learn more about his company visit Bug Lenz Media on Instagram.
In the above picture Addison Huff receives a certificate and a special commissioned coin recognizing her as a grant recipient for 2024. Addison was granted a grant to build portable cat shelters for backyards.
Allie Kelco, The Blissful Baker, seen talking to Rosana Hull. Received a grant to pursue gluten-free baking. The need for gluten-free goods seems to be on the rise and needed. Being gluten-free myself I love it when there are options for me at restaurants or stores.
Henry Lynch, H3nryDoesEverything. Received a grant to create 3D creations. He uses a 3D printer to bring his imagination into reality.
Kennedy Merckx used her grant to start a candle business, Kandels & More. She donates $1 from her sales to support the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
`Robby Dicks, Transforming Cinderella Dress. Decided to use his grant to show off his dress designing and making skills. Pictured above is Robby with two of his designs.
The above mentioned is a small representation of those who received a grant to make a difference with products that they came up with or to make a difference in their communities. Their were approximately seventy grant recipients for Oakland County. To learn more about Acorn2Oaks or to apply visit, https://acorn2oakgrant.com/about-the-program/. Maybe you have a future leader in your family.
