Stable housing, real skills, and a fresh start — for people who need it most.
Waypoint Collective prepares young adults (18+) experiencing behavioral, social, or economic challenges in Michigan to transition into independent, successful lives through structured residential care, workforce development, and community-based programming.
Our 10-year vision: Michigan young adults of all abilities have integrated places to live, work, and grow — proving that stable housing, real careers, and connected community create lasting independence.
These are the people Waypoint Collective is designed to serve.
On his 18th birthday, Aiden aged out of the foster care system. No family to fall back on, no savings, no plan. He's motivated and capable — but motivation alone doesn't pay rent or teach you how to build a career from nothing.
Jasmine has been couch-surfing since she was 17. She's held jobs, stayed in school when she could, and done everything right — but without a stable address, every step forward feels temporary. She needs a foundation, not just a roof.
Marcus has a learning disability and limited family support. He wants to work, to contribute, to be part of something — but the programs he's tried weren't built for someone like him. He needs a place that meets him where he is and helps him grow at his own pace.
These are the lives your support will change.
Give TodayYoung adults are referred through community support agencies, shelters, or family. Each resident is connected with local services to build a personalized support plan.
Tour the campus, meet house staff and fellow residents. Get matched to a home — Willow, Cedar, Oak, or Birch. Personal goals are set together, not for them.
The first 30 days. Establish a daily rhythm — meals, farm chores, house responsibilities. Build relationships with housemates and staff.
The active phase. Skill-building sessions, supported employment coaching, and hands-on farm work. Residents explore career interests and build job-ready skills.
Working with staff on next steps: budgeting, housing search, job applications. The timeline is individualized — not a fixed program length.
Multiple pathways forward: independent living, step-down housing, or continued long-term residence for those who need it. Every path is valid.
Licensed Adult Foster Care homes nestled on the campus. Each home is named for the land it sits on — Willow, Cedar, Oak, Birch — and designed to feel like home, not a facility.
AFC LicensedJob training, supported employment, and skill-building programs that meet people where they are — and prepare them for independence. Real skills, real confidence, real opportunity.
Skills & EmploymentGreenhouse cultivation, produce farming, and hands-on land stewardship under Waypoint Farms. Working the land builds routine, responsibility, and a sense of belonging.
Waypoint FarmsEach home on the campus carries a name rooted in nature — a reminder that growth takes time, and every season has purpose.
Flexibility and resilience, bending without breaking.
Strength and endurance, standing tall through every season.
Deep roots and steady growth, built to last.
New beginnings, the first to grow in open ground.
License and open the first home — Willow. Launch the greenhouse, Skill Building, and Supported Employment programs. Place the first residents and establish the daily rhythm of campus life.
Open AFC Homes #2 and #3 — Cedar and Oak. Scale workforce programs to 35+ Skill Building participants and 20 in Supported Employment. Launch Equine-Assisted Therapy in Year 3. Net-positive operations begin in Year 2.
Open AFC Home #4 — Birch — reaching full capacity at 40 residents. Mature all programs, document transition outcomes, and prepare the model for replication in additional Michigan communities.
However you connect, you're part of this story.
Your generosity helps us acquire the land, build the homes, and launch programs that will transform lives. Every dollar goes directly toward creating a place where young adults can find stability, grow, and build a future.
If you or a young person you care about needs a supportive, structured environment to build independence — Waypoint Collective is being built for you.
Reach OutWe're building relationships with employers, service providers, and organizations who believe in investing in young adults. Let's create pathways together.
ConnectWe're looking for people who want meaningful work — direct care, farm operations, program coordination, and more. Bring your skills to the campus.
Learn MoreFounder & Executive Director, Waypoint Collective
Kathleen has spent her career at the intersection of community-based services, housing, and youth development. She's seen firsthand what happens when young adults fall through the gaps — and what's possible when someone builds a bridge. Waypoint Collective is that bridge: a place where stable housing, meaningful work, and genuine community come together under one roof.
We're building relationships with employers, service providers, and funders across Michigan. Your organization could be here.
Waypoint Collective isn't just a place to stay. It's a place to grow, to work, to learn, and to begin again. We're building something rooted — and we'd love for you to be part of it.
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