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S.A.Y. Play’s Coach of the Year Finalist

July 15, 2026March 10, 2017 by saydetroit

S.A.Y. Detroit Play announced today that Derrick Hayes, Director of Culture and Partnerships, has been nominated as a finalist to the 2017 Pistons Academy Awards. The ceremony will be held Thursday, March 16th at The Palace, and is free and open to the community. Read more at www.sayplay.org »

Spreading Smiles in the Heart of Detroit

March 9, 2017 by saydetroit

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Proving that age is no boundary when it comes to helping others, Sarah Maisano is bringing joy to sick children here in the heart of Detroit.

Air Date: March 9, 2017

Recipe for Student Success in the Heart of Detroit

March 2, 2017 by saydetroit

Focusing on their student’s abilities vs. disabilities, Mark and Deb Prentiss are stirring up a recipe for success right here in the heart of Detroit.

Air Date: March 2, 2017

A Time to Help March 2017: COTS’ Bright Beginnings Child Development Center

February 28, 2017 by saydetroit

Bright Beginnings serves families through COTS’ emergency shelter and long-term housing initiatives. Volunteers will be hosting a Family Fun Day to celebrate the families that COTS serves. Volunteers will help set up, design and run each station and clean up. Some of the games that volunteers will be helping with include potato sack races, a Jenga … Read more

Shakespeare Classics in the Heart of Detroit

February 23, 2017 by saydetroit

Making it look easy, Sam White is answering Where for Art Thou Shakespeare right here in the heart of Detroit.

Air Date: February 23, 2017

Breaking Records, Helping Others at Gleaners

February 21, 2017 by saydetroit

Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan has been feeding hungry people and nourishing communities for years. On Saturday (Feb. 18), more than 30 volunteers with Mitch Albom’s A Time to Help initiative contributed to the effort. The volunteers — which included nearly a dozen National Honor Society students from nearby Fitzgerald High — gathered … Read more

Caring Through Coffee in the Heart of Detroit

February 16, 2017 by saydetroit

Ten years of giving with no end in sight, Dan Dewey is bringing caffeinated happiness to the heart of Detroit.

Air Date: February 16, 2017

Love Has No Calories in Downtown Detroit

July 15, 2026February 16, 2017 by saydetroit

In a special Valentine’s Day treat for our neighbors in the Guardian Building (500 Griswold) and the Buhl Building (535 Griswold), we scooped FREE Detroit Water Ice in thanks for all the neighborhood love and support we receive in Campus Martius. If you missed your free scoop, try our D-Ice Water Ice, hot Philly Pretzels, … Read more

A Time to Help March 2017: COTS’ Bright Beginnings

February 6, 2017 by saydetroit

Registration for our Feb. 18 project at Gleaners Community Food Bank in Warren is closed because we have reached the maximum number of volunteers. We have secured the date and location of our March A Time to Help Project. Mark your calendars now for March 25th. We’ll be at COTS/Bright Beginnings day care. Sign up for that … Read more

A Time to Help February 2017: Gleaners Community Food Bank

January 26, 2017 by saydetroit

Date/Time: Feb. 18, 2017 – 9 AM to 11:30 a.m. Project Description: Volunteers will be repackaging green beans for distribution, as well as sorting and packing other food-drive items. Project Location: Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, 24162 Mound Road, Warren, MI, 48091 (Between 9 Mile and 10 Mile Road; located directly behind the Salvation … Read more

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