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AGENDA ITEM: Sponsorship of Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program 42 Strong Foundation
DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners
MEETING: Board of Commissioners
DATE: Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:30 AM - Click to View Agenda
ITEM SUMMARY SHEET
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
Resolution #2026-6198
Motion to approve a one-time allotment of $10,000 from the FY 2026 Board of Commissioners’
General Fund Sponsorship line-item budget to sponsor the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program by 42
Strong Foundation. Further, authorize the Board Chair to execute any required agreements on
behalf of Oakland County. Additionally, require that the recipient of the funds publicly promote the
County’s support and submit an impact report to the Board of Commissioners by the end of the
calendar year, detailing the outcomes of the event, including the number of Oakland County
residents served and supported by the initiative.
ITEM CATEGORY SPONSORED BY
Special Project Michael Spisz
INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
1. First and Last Name (Person Submitting the Form): Buck Myre
2. Organization (Person Submitting the Form): 42 Strong Foundation, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to continuing the legacy of Tate Myre through peer mentoring relationships that help
students build resilience, purpose, and community connectedness.
3. Email Address (Person Submitting the Form): buck.myre@42strongtate.org
4. Phone Number (Person Submitting the Form): 248.996.3385
5. Last Name of Sponsoring Commissioner: Commissioner Spisz
6. Project Overview: Briefly describe the proposed project, including its purpose, goals, and
intended outcomes. The Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program offered by the 42 Strong Foundation
provides structured mentorship opportunities for youth by matching older students with younger
peers in a supportive relationship designed to foster emotional intelligence, connection, resilience,
and community engagement. The program honors the legacy of Tate Myre by encouraging
consistency, caring, and humble confidence in mentor-mentee relationships and promotes student
well-being and connectedness to family, peers, school, and community. Through monthly meet-ups,
educational activities, and guided interactions, the initiative seeks to build strong peer bonds and
develop leadership skills that benefit participating students and contribute to community resilience.
7. Project Type: Please select the type of Special Project Request. This request should be
categorized as a program, as it supports an ongoing youth development initiative intended to deliver
direct services and long-term benefits for Oakland County students and families.
8. Provide a proposed budget breakdown for the project, including but not limited to the estimated
cost of the overall project, and specifically how much you are asking the Board of Commission
(BOC) to contribute. Commissioner Spisz is requesting sponsorship support in the amount of
$10,000 for the 42 Strong Foundation’s Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program. This contribution would
help underwrite programmatic costs, including mentor training, curriculum materials, event logistics
for monthly meet-ups, and outreach to expand youth participation across the region. The program’s
overall annual budget and matching funding sources will be provided by the foundation through a
combination of grants, private contributions, and other philanthropic support.
9. Provide a detailed timeline for implementation of the project. The Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
Program operates on a school-year cycle, with planning and mentor training occurring in advance of
the academic year and monthly activities and events scheduled throughout the program year.
Funding support from the Board, if approved, will be applied in 2026 to support ongoing operations
and expansion efforts within that program cycle.
10. Provide detail on any possible funding partners or matching funds. The 42 Strong Foundation
currently secures funding from individual donors, community organizations, and fundraising events
to support its mission, and other sponsors may contribute financial or in-kind resources to expand
program reach. The requested County support is intended to align with these broader funding efforts
and is not currently matched by a specific required pledge.
11. Describe the anticipated impact of the project and how its success will be evaluated. The
anticipated impact of the 42 Strong Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program includes increased student
connectedness to peers, family, school, and community; enhanced self-esteem and emotional well-
being; and strengthened leadership and resilience among participating youth. Success will be
evaluated through participation metrics, engagement levels in mentoring activities, qualitative
feedback from mentors and mentees, and evidence of positive outcomes such as improved social-
emotional skills and community involvement.
12. Include any additional information or supporting documents relevant to the project.The 42
Strong Foundation is recognized as a peer mentoring organization rooted in the legacy of Tate Myre
and has a record of community engagement activities and support efforts that extend beyond the
mentorship program to service initiatives involving local partners. Detailed program descriptions,
outcomes data, and organizational documentation may be provided by the foundation upon request
to support the Board’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT: No Budget Amendment Needed
Committee members can contact Barbara Winter, Policy and Fiscal Analysis Supervisor at
248.821.3065 or winterb@oakgov.com or the department contact persons listed for additional
information.
CONTACT
Michael Spisz, Commissioner
ITEM REVIEW TRACKING
Aaron Snover, Board of Commissioners Created/Initiated - 2/19/2026
AGENDA DEADLINE: 02/05/2026 4:30 PM
ATTACHMENTS
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COMMITTEE TRACKING
2026-01-22 Full Board - Refer to Finance
2026-02-11 Finance - Recommend to Board
2026-02-19 Full Board - Adopt
Motioned by: Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles
Seconded by: Commissioner Linnie Taylor
Yes: Charles Cavell, Ann Erickson Gault, Marcia Gershenson, Robert Hoffman, Brendan
Johnson, Karen Joliat, Christine Long, Penny Luebs, Gwen Markham, William Miller III, Kristen
Nelson, Angela Powell, Robert Smiley, Yolanda Smith Charles, Linnie Taylor, Philip Weipert,
David Woodward (17)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Spisz (1)
Passed