News & Updates
Gratitude at (and for) Wellness Wednesdays Friendsgiving
ess and gratitude are intensely personal emotions. But at this month’s Wellness Wednesdays program, they were shared, embraced — and celebrated.
Better Together Turns Anonymity Into Respect
Once wrongly labeled as the “problem” and now part of the “solution”, Darryl Woods proves that we are Better Together right here in the heart of Detroit.
Making Space to Fall in Love with Your Health
DETROIT, Oct. 20: All of it was impactful, but the best part was at the end, when nearly two dozen Wellness Wednesdays participants entered a gym that had been transformed into a makeshift farmers market at the SAY Play Center at Lipke Park. “Oh my goodness, look at that!’’ one participant exclaimed. “And all of that […]
Serving Hope at Motown Soup
A Time to Help volunteers returned to a familiar project Saturday (Oct. 16) to help a likeminded volunteer-driven nonprofit: Motown Soup. Working in the lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church on Van Dyke Ave., more than two dozen volunteers filled dry soup, mixes and spice packets to help stock Motown Soup’s shelves heading into the holiday […]
Coping with Grief Together at Wellness Wednesdays
At this month’s female-focused support group, women shared life stories and worked through an important topic that impacts all of us at some point: grief.
Applause from the Crowd for Time to Helpers (and Working Families)
A dozen volunteers conquered a formidable landscape project to benefit SAY Detroit’s Working Homes/Working Families program.
Helping Back-to-School Prep with Backpack Giveaways
Throughout the month of August, Better Together has partnered with local organizations to get Detroit students returning to school on September 7th classroom-ready. On Wednesday, August 25th, more than 300 were handed out by Darryl Woods (Better Together Director), Pastor Spencer Ellis (Citadel of Praise), and community members including local law enforcement and activists. Upcoming […]
Getting Back-to-School Ready with Wellness Wednesdays
DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2021 — SAY Detroit’s third Wellness Wednesdays event exceeded expectations, in more ways than one. First, there was a full house — a diverse group of mothers and caregivers, including participants from Peggy’s Place, an emergency temporary housing center operated by Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS). Fortunately, moving Wellness Wednesdays from its inaugural […]
SAY Play Youth Pay It Forward with Gift from Tom Gores
DETROIT – August 13, 2021 – SAY Detroit today announced four grant recipients from the Tom Gores Youth Community Giving Project, an initiative created by the founder and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons to teach kids about philanthropy and the power of giving. The four non-profits receiving funds are Green Living Science, […]
Be Your Own Boss // Wellness Wednesdays
The day’s session is all about financial wellness, and sharing in the wealth of knowledge.