Build Leaders
ELMP develops confidence, character, academic readiness, professional skills, service, and leadership.
Visit ELMP →Community impact hub · Washtenaw County
One mission. A connected path to impact.
TZL CEI brings leadership development, family support, and civic education together so young people, families, and communities can grow stronger together.
One communityBuild leaders. Strengthen families. Empower communities.
Program operationsCEI CalendarOpen scheduled activities and events.
Organization overviewOfficial Information PacketReview the mission, programs, and partnership model.
Community connectionUpcoming EventsSee current service, education, and engagement opportunities.
Invest in impactDonate or PartnerSupport youth, families, and community programs.
Mission and model
Three programs working as one community system.
Strong communities are built when young people have mentors, families have practical support, residents understand how to engage, and partners invest in long term opportunity.
Strengthen Families
Caring & Sharing provides food, essentials, seasonal support, and service that restores hope.
Visit Caring & Sharing →Empower Communities
TZL Empower advances nonpartisan civic education, informed participation, advocacy, and community voice.
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CEI community impact model
One mission. One community. Limitless impact.
Each pillar creates a different form of opportunity, but the greatest value comes from connecting them. Esquires grow as leaders, serve families through practical projects, and build civic awareness through community engagement.
Learn
Develop knowledge, confidence, communication, and leadership habits.
Serve
Strengthen families through meaningful service and essential support.
Engage
Use information, voice, and relationships to improve community life.
2025–2026 results
Impact that can be seen, measured, and expanded.
TZL CEI combines direct service with long term development. These results show the reach of the current program year and the foundation for future growth.
337+Families directly supported
32Active Esquires served
24Active mentors engaged
$27.8K+Raised for mission driven programs
Program experiences
Education, service, partnership, and community connection.
CEI events turn the mission into visible action through leadership experiences, family support, civic education, fundraising, and volunteer service.
Community Partnership Luncheon
Connection, collaboration, and commitment to youth and families.
Woodlawn Restoration
Preserving local history through hands on community service.
Civic Education Symposium
A free nonpartisan forum for informed community participation.
ELMP Kickoff
Opening the new program year for Esquires and families.
Partnership and support
Invest in a stronger community ecosystem.
Schools, businesses, foundations, nonprofits, public agencies, volunteers, and individual donors help CEI turn shared goals into practical results.
PARTNER
Build a strategic relationship
Collaborate on education, family stability, civic learning, workforce pathways, or community service.
MENTOR
Help develop a leader
Complete training and screening to support structured youth leadership and mentoring experiences.
GIVE
Fund measurable impact
Support seminars, meals, materials, service projects, family resources, educational visits, and recognition.
Governance and leadership
Clear accountability behind every program.
The Board provides governance, financial oversight, strategic direction, partnership development, and long range stewardship for the organization.
President
Matthew Coats
Vice President
Ramone Crowe
Secretary
Lyonel Milton
Treasurer
Lemar Thomas
Ready for the next step?
Connect with TZL CEI.
Partnership, sponsorship, volunteer, program, and community engagement inquiries are welcome.