Detroit Water Ice Factory, the hottest destination for iconic dessert treats, celebrates its one-year anniversary on Thursday, August 4th. Free water ice will be given out between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM (and scooped by Mitch Albom), to celebrate this milestone occasion, at the store’s flagship location, 1014 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.
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Cool Thoughts During This Hot Summer
Yes, it’s the heat of summer, but here’s a little news to cool you off and make you excited about the winter months ahead: We have secured the date for our annual A Time to Help Christmas Party for shelter residents at The Salvation Army Harbor Light in Detroit. Please plan on joining us Dec. … Read more
Ally and The Detroit Water Ice Factory Launch “Ally Caring Coconut” Flavor
$3.13 from each sale of Ally Caring Coconut will be donated to S.A.Y. Detroit
Ally Financial and The Detroit Water Ice Factory announced a new water ice flavor called Ally Caring Coconut, with proceeds going to benefit the local Detroit community. As part of its 313 Pledge, Ally will donate $3.13 to local nonprofit S.A.Y. Detroit for every purchase of Ally Caring Coconut. S.A.Y Detroit provides help, shelter, food, medical care and education to those in need.
“All the World’s a Stage” especially in the Heart of Detroit
A beauty that is life changing. Frannie Shepherd-Bates and the Shakespeare in Prison program is proving that “All the World’s a Stage” right here in the heart of Detroit.
A Time to Help July 2016: Detroit Zoo Landscaping
Project Description: Volunteers will be weeding and performing general grounds clean-up throughout the Zoo. Volunteers will work in teams and be supervised by the Zoo’s landscape staff. Event Date/Time: Sat., July 9, 8:30-noon. Volunteers are asked to be at the Ford Education Center (Click Here for Map) by 8:30 a.m.; project begins at 9 a.m. … Read more
A Time to Help Volunteers Help Senate Theater Sparkle and Shine
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“Dazzling!” “Amazing!” “Brings me so much joy!” These were just some of the compliments A Time to Help volunteers received from Detroit Theater Organ Society members as we helped clean up the Senate Theater in Detroit.
Saturday’s Pistons Clinic a Huge Hit!
A few months ago, SAY Play proudly announced our partnership with the Detroit Pistons. This Saturday marked the first of many events that will be hosted by our beloved basketball team. Teaming up with Henry Ford Health System, the Pistons brought together an outstanding roster of Pistons Alumni, coaches and entertainers to bring health and … Read more
Working Homes Working Families Transforms Vacant Lot to Community Park
Detroit – Ezell Robinson called it “a double blessing.”
On Tuesday, the 55-year-old U.S. Army veteran stood in front of a new neighborhood playground and urban garden that was spearheaded by the same charity initiative that gave Robinson and his two children a home across the street six months ago.
Bringing Back Books in the Heart of Detroit
Creating the connection between author and reader, Anna Clark, Ashley Calhoun and Literary Detroit are reinventing the book culture right here in the heart of Detroit.