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Invest in Peace of Mind: Protection for Every Stage of Life
Article by Christina DeGregory In today’s unpredictable world, preparing for the unexpected is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. Whether you're a new parent, a grandparent, or simply someone who wants to safeguard their financial well-being, having the right insurance in place provides more than just protection—it creates a lasting foundation of security. Here are three powerful products that can make a lasting difference: SecurePromise: A Gift That Grows with Your Child ...
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The Power of 'Yes'
How love, coffee and dogs built a community with heart Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie The phone rang on New Year’s Eve. “Is today a good day to be a dad?” Shawn and Cher Jay Heath-Lee didn’t hesitate. They said yes. That yes changed everything—just like every yes before it, and every yes that would follow. Yes to love. Yes to parenting. Yes to dogs, to community, to creating something that didn’t yet exist but deeply needed to: a space where people could feel...
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Love. Trust. CPR.
Paws Around Motown is concierge pet care that's part family, part village, and all heart Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Amy Gillespie When Becky Lea describes her company, it doesn't sound like work. It sounds like a calling. "We consider our clients family," she says. And in her case, that family includes hundreds of families and pets—of all kinds. "Bunnies, reptiles…I’ve even taken care of beetles!" she smiles. Becky is the founder of Paws Around Motown, a concierge-style pet...
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Raised By the Stage
The legendary Stagecrafters theatre weaves generations together, onstage and off Article by Marshall Zweig | Photography by Bureau Detroit and Amy Gillespie If you’ve ever watched a child step into a spotlight and somehow find themselves, then you already understand what makes Stagecrafters magical. This all-volunteer community theater in downtown Royal Oak has been home to generations of families. Under the Stagecrafters umbrella, there’s a place for everyone—whether it’s kids finding...
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