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Finding Their Voices at SAY Play
There may have been one family cheering the loudest at the Lions’ annual Thanksgiving game, and that was the Jackson family, the second recipients of a refurbished house this year through the Working Homes / Working Families (WHWF) program. If you missed their story in last week’s email, catch up here. They attended the game … Read more
Feeling True Home Comfort With Working Homes / Working Families
Thanksgiving came a little early for Johnettia and her four boys yesterday as they walked into their new home for the first time. Learn more about their story — and families like theirs — in SAY Detroit’s Working Homes / Working Families program (WHWF), below. “Sanctuary. Home. Comfort. Security. Peace.” If you are blessed, you … Read more
November 2024
Happy Thanksgiving from SAY Detroit! This November, as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, SAY Detroit wants to take a moment to celebrate the community that supports our mission: our generous donors and volunteers. Without the donations of your time and treasure we would not be able to welcome nearly 200 students to the SAY Detroit … Read more
Nostalgia and Gratitude on the Menu for Wellness Wednesdays
The final Wellness Wednesdays’ monthly women’s support group of the year was all about fellowship, gratefulness, and recalling experiences and expressions from long ago that have since become tiny moments of joy.
October 2024
Who’s Excited For Radiothon 2024? The SAY Detroit Radiothon hosted by Mitch Albom will be hitting the airwaves and streaming video live on Thursday, December 12 from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. on WJR (760 AM) and at mitchalbomradiothon.com. A signature event for the city’s giving community THIRTEEN years running, the radiothon features those served … Read more
A Safe Space for Women’s Health Awareness
October’s monthly support group and luncheon took on two topics important to women today: breast cancer and medications.
Restocking Soup Mixes for Detroiters in Need
A Time to Help returned to Motown Soup for the second time this year, working in teams to package various mixes.
Love, Hope and Pizza for Breast Cancer Awareness
Don’t miss your chance to get screened with a no-appointment mammogram, and enjoy mini massages and facials while you wait!
September 2024
SAY Play Welcomes Back Students! The SAY Detroit Play Center reopened for fall semester on Sept. 16 with a full house of 200 students. The first week focused on team building activities and setting expectations for the year. Led by our Mental Wellness team, students were welcomed with an outdoor walk to boost energy and … Read more