Story of Ev Effect

In 2017, Everson Guild passed out during a football workout due to sudden cardiac arrest. He passed away later in the day at a nearby hospital. He was 2 weeks away from celebrating his 15th birthday. He never made it to High School but left a lasting impression on those who had the privilege to know him. In the fall of 2017 a group of Middle School teachers from Hayes Middle School in Grand Ledge came together and created the Everson Guild Grand Ledge Middle School Comet PRIDE Spirit Award. The first recipients were chosen in Spring of 2018. Due to Covid, there was a lapse in honorees, but in the 2022/2023 school year, a new breath was brought in, and the idea of allowing our youth the opportunity to pay it forward within their community was born.

With this new energy a group of professionals came together to form the Ev Effect. While utilizing the simple words from Everson Guild’s Guide to Being Awesome, this group decided to create a non-profit to encourage love and seek ways to help others.

Our Mission:

Ev Effect is a community based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing a culture of kindness and acceptance.

Vision Statement:

Our Core Values:

1. We believe in fostering role models in our schools, workplaces, families and community for how “Everson Guild’s Guild to Being Awesome” can be a positive force in our daily lives
2. We believe in creating positive relationships that uphold enthusiasm for all that life has to offer
3. We believe in developing compassion through listening, understanding and supporting without judgment in a way that fosters a culture of hope, strength and courage
4. We believe in sharing our philosophy with others and inspiring others to excel beyond their expectations, conquer their fears, and approach every day with gratitude for the challenges to come