Our Belief

We believe strong communities grow when learning, care, and connection are designed together – with one another and with the natural systems that sustain us.

Our Mission

Serviceberry creates flexible, community-based learning and support environments that promote systems literacy, skill-building, and equitable access to education for people of all ages.

What We Do

Serviceberry is a nonprofit working to rethink how learning and care show up in everyday life. Through shared projects, time in nature, and community partnerships, we help people:

Learn with and from one another,

Build confidence and real-world skills,

Support one another across ages and roles.

Our work is collaborative, place-based, and designed to grow over time.

WHAT WE ARE

Community-driven

Rooted in reality

Welcome to all

Focused on mutual aid

Built to support people now and generations to come

WHAT WE ARE NOT

No religious affiliation

Nonpartisan

Not profit-driven

Not extractive or energy-draining

Not a top-down or one-size-fits-all model

What We've Done So Far:

Partnered with children and families to prepare food for people experiencing homelessness.

Collaborated with local schools to introduce students to careers and real-world professions.

Created hands-on learning experiences that connect curiosity, care, and community needs.

Gathered essential supplies like first aid kits, toiletries, feminine hygiene products, etc. for unhoused neighbors.

Collected donations of winter clothes and gear for those experiencing homelessness.

Sponsored DNR-approved cleanup in North Adams, MI.

What We're Exploring Next

Intergenerational learning spaces at conferences and community events.

Nature-based systems learning and stewardship activities.

Care-integrated learning programs that support caregivers and working families.

Partnerships with educators, students, and local organizations.

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We're building this together.