The harvest we are cultivating
To see our children grow, we must care for them using the garden mindset. To reap a harvest, we must prepare the garden, plant the seed, nurture the seed, and watch it grow! The success of ROP isn't just individual achievement. It's a legacy! It's young people who grow into leaders and then turn back to lift others.
Rites of Passage Team
Michael Balls
Julian McClellon
Julian McClellon
Councilman Michael Balls is a lifelong resident of Saginaw and has dedicated his personal and professional life to the common good of others. Councilman Balls is actively involved in making a difference in the community. Among the many organizations that he devotes his time to is the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. He was matched a
Councilman Michael Balls is a lifelong resident of Saginaw and has dedicated his personal and professional life to the common good of others. Councilman Balls is actively involved in making a difference in the community. Among the many organizations that he devotes his time to is the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. He was matched as a Big Brother for the first time in 1990 and now serves on the Board of Directors. In 2012, Councilman Balls received the "Big Brother of the Year" award from the Saginaw County Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region.