A Time to Help Events
Creating a Reality of Loving Yourself, Unconditionally, for Wellness
February 19, 2025
From the get-go, Alan Johns had the group’s attention. “What is self-love, and what does it mean?’’ he asked. “I’m here because I’m passionate about helping people, empowering them. But there are people who don’t want you to get better and use you as an emotional trash can.’’ Then came a directive: “Everybody, get comfortable
January 2025
January 28, 2025
The Wellness Benefits of Estate Planning It is important to be informed about your finances. This is why wills, trusts, and estate planning were discussed during the first Wellness Wednesday luncheon of 2025. Guest speaker Ameena Sheikh, co-founder of Ladies in Law, emphasized the value of making decisions about how assets are distributed after death,
Wellness Wednesdays Attendees Explore Legacy Planning
January 15, 2025
Today's Wellness Wednesdays women’s support group and luncheon at the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center welcomed attorney Ameena Sheikh’s straightforward and uncomplicated presentation about estate planning.
A Time to Help Detroit Water Ice
January 1, 2025
Lend your helping hands and time in clearing out their basement and relocating items to a different space in the building.
With Thoughtful Planning and a Little Luck, 13th Radiothon Raises $2.23 Million
December 13, 2024
In some traditions, thirteen is associated with bad luck. But you wouldn’t know it if you work with or support SAY Detroit because yesterday’s annual Radiothon — our thirteenth — proved that number to auspicious; we broke previous fundraising records to ring in $2,227,573.44 by the end of the 15-hour event! That is all due in thanks
What inspires you to give to SAY Detroit?
December 3, 2024
From time to time, we have the opportunity to ask donors about their life-changing gift, and share their story with other generous supporters like you.
Finding Their Voices at SAY Play
December 2, 2024
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
Feeling True Home Comfort With Working Homes / Working Families
November 25, 2024
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
November 2024
November 21, 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
Nostalgia and Gratitude on the Menu for Wellness Wednesdays
November 20, 2024
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.