News & Updates
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. […]
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 […]
Working Homes Working Families Transforms Vacant Lot to Community Park
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
Thank you City of Hamtramck!
Thank you to Kathy Angerer and the City of Hamtramck for the certificate of appreciation that arrived today for our May 21st A Time to Help project. It was our pleasure!
Pipe Repairs Completed at Homeless Warming Center in Detroit
It’s not everyday that you’ll find Fr. Gary Wright kneeling beside a concrete pit in the basement of his 168-year-old church. But this was a special occasion.
More than $1 Million Distributed to Detroit Charities
Detroit, Michigan – March 17 – Representatives from 20 area charities gathered Thursday at the Fisher Building to accept checks totaling more than $1 million in donations raised at Mitch Albom’s fourth annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon last December.
S.A.Y. Detroit To Host Private Screening on March 21st
Come join us at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak on March 21st at 5:30PM. Get your tickets today at Emagine-Entertainment.com under Showtimes, Royal Oak Theatre, and choose March 21st. This action power-packed night includes a catered reception from 5:30-7:00PM followed by the film at 7:15PM. Special guests Mitch Albom and Senator Debbie Stabenow will also be […]
Dow and Cooper Standard Mixing It Up at SAY Play
S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is proud to announce a new partnership with Dow Chemicals and Cooper Standard-Automotive to open a science station in the DEEP. Dow and Cooper will be donating computers, tutors, and science demonstrations to the new STEM Science Center. Keith Stephenson, chief operating officer of Cooper Standard proudly stated, “We are also very happy […]
S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center teams up with Pistons
The S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is excited to announce their newest partnership with the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons will be donating $600,000 over 6 years, refurbishing the basketball court, scoreboard and gym floor, but most importantly they will help fund the academics that is the foundation of S.A.Y. Play Detroit.
Three Families, Three Homes at Radiothon
As has become tradition during each annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon, three deserving families received the keys to their new homes through the Working Homes/Working Families program. The idea of Working Homes/Working Families is simple. Detroit has too many abandoned houses. It also has too many families who lack a decent place to live.