News & Updates
First D.R.Y. Library Opens in the Philippines
A children’s library opened Friday in the central Philippines. But it symbolizes so much more than that. In November 2013, a super typhoon flattened areas of the country, killing more than 6,000 people and displacing thousands more. When author Mitch Albom visited the island nation three months later, touring schools where he saw tents and […]
Paying it Forward in the Heart of Detroit
Their best is out of this world. Raising money for those in need, Joe, Greg and Matt of MARRS Enterprise Foundation are showing how friendship and paying it forward change lives in the heart of Detroit.
‘Walk With Me’ Docu Premiere Raises Funds for SAY Detroit
More than 1,500 people attended a world premiere event celebrating the life of civil rights icon Judge Damon J. Keith on Wednesday night at the Max Fisher Music Center in Detroit.
A Home for the Hearn Family
Simone Hearn is facing many challenges: the 24-year-old single mom of the three small children is battling stage 3 breast cancer and has been living with a relative in a home with no lights or electricity for months. On the brink of homelessness after her relative’s eviction, Fox 2 News shared her story. Two weeks later, Working […]
Youth Leadership in the Heart of Detroit
Once a class clown and now a driver of social change, Stepha’N Quicksey is leading a youth movement right here in the heart of Detroit.
S.A.Y. Play Rec Center Prepped For Opening
June 6, 2015 – Detroit, MI – Nearly 50 volunteers spent the morning cleaning up and clearing out the new S.A.Y. (Sports Academics Youth) Play Center near 7 Mile and Van Dyke, current site of the closed Lipke Recreation Center.
Stepping Stones to Success in the Heart of Detroit
Step by step – Aretha Davis, Linda Lee and all the volunteers at Stepping Stones to Success are creating a community of learning right here in the heart of Detroit.
Selfie-Esteem in the Heart of Detroit
Building “selfie” esteem one brush stroke at a time, Chazz Miller is reinventing the arts right here in the heart of Detroit.
Heartfelt Promises in the Heart of Detroit
A promise made and a promise fulfilled. Susie Dubin puts a little extra meaning into the heart of Detroit.
SAY Detroit Play is Hiring!
WE”RE LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING LEADER – DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 22 Every now and then, an opportunity arises that is too good and too important not to try and share with the largest audience. And since I have come to know many of you as wonderful, caring people, I thought I’d share our […]