News & Updates
S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center Takes the Stage During Thanksgiving Game
Mayor Mike Duggan, Matthew Stafford, and Mitch Albom were featured in an inspiring video before Thursday’s Lions football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The trio shared the story of the recent reopening (and renaming) of the S.A.Y. Play Center. Also featured were interviews with some of the Center’s members.
Words & Music Charity Launch a Hit
A roster of talented stars joined Mitch Albom at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 8th in Detroit. Dubbed “Words & Music,” it did what has never really been done before, certainly not on this stage: bring together such a diverse crop of musicians in a literary celebration for The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, […]
Free Tickets for Charity Launch Volunteers
SAY Detroit is looking for volunteers to assist in distributing free books on Sunday November 8 to those whose books were included in the ticket price for the Mitch Albom Charity Book Launch event at the Fox Theater. Volunteers must be 16 and older to sign up. There are only 15 spots open.
S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center has officially opened!
After a full year of construction, countless hours of labor, and the love and support from neighboring communities, the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is open! What was once just an idea on paper is now a fully functioning recreation center for the children and young adults of Detroit.
The Mighty Gobbler to Raise Funds for SAY Detroit Radiothon
The Mighty Gobbler 5K and 1K Run/Walk, hosted by the Lutheran Church of the Master will take place on Thanksgiving this year and a portion of the proceeds will benefit SAY Detroit, Troy People Concerned, and Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers (IVC), which works to help seniors and persons with disabilities remain safely in their homes. Registration is only $15-20 […]
“Words & Music” Charity Book Launch November 8 at Fox Theatre
Tickets Go On Sale Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. All proceeds benefit S.A.Y. Detroit. (DETROIT– September 15, 2015) — Mitch Albom will host an evening of entertainment and storytelling to benefit S.A.Y Detroit and the launch of his newest novel The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 8 […]
S.A.Y. Detroit Gets Ready to D-Ice!
DETROIT… GET READY TO D-ICE! S.A.Y. DETROIT INTRODUCES SCRUMPTIOUS NEW DESSERT TO DETROIT! S.A.Y. DETROIT, ITS CHARITY PARTNER, DETROIT RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES, ALONG WITH BEDROCK REAL ESTATE SERVICES/MERIDIAN HEALTH, AND GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER DETROIT COMBINE EFFORTS TO OPEN CHARITABLE RETAIL OPERATION Detroit (August 4, 2015)– Detroit, a city known for its own iconic foods, […]
‘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.
‘Walk With Me’ Docu to Support SAY Detroit
Walk With Me, the documentary about legendary federal judge and civil rights hero Damon Keith, will have its world premiere in Detroit at the Max Fisher Music Center on June 17. All ticket proceeds will benefit S.A.Y. Detroit. From director Jesse Nesser and executive producers Mitch Albom, Cynthia & Edsel Ford, Faye Nelson, and Frank Fountain, Walk With […]
S.A.Y. Detroit Distributes Radiothon Funds
Detroit, Michigan – April 15– More than a dozen local charities were grateful recipients of $825,000, funds raised from the Third Annual SAY Detroit Radiothon held last December. Representatives from several major donor organizations and the recipient charities gathered on the 7th floor of the Fisher Building to celebrate what is for S.A.Y. Detroit, “the best day […]