October 2025

Newsletter

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Save the Date for the SAY Detroit Radiothon! 

The SAY Detroit Radiothon hosted by Mitch Albom will be hitting the airwaves and streaming video live on Thursday, December 11, from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. on WJR (760 AM) and at mitchalbomradiothon.com. A signature event for the city’s giving community FOURTEEN years running, the radiothon features those served by SAY Detroit and our partners. You make those stories possible because of your generous support.

Stay tuned for sneak peeks of our celebrity guest lineup, incentive and live auction items, and success stories from the community we support!


Saving Lives with Free Mammograms!

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The SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic, in partnership with Hungry Howie’s and Henry Ford Health, brought in a mobile mammogram unit and offered free mammograms to more than a dozen SAY Clinic patients and local community members on Friday, Oct. 10. 

Mammograms save lives by detecting about 80% of breast cancer cases — but only if you have the time, insurance, or funding to access them. Read more ››


How to Include Fruits and Vegetables in Your Diet

The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s “Cooking Matters at the Store” spoke with the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic’s women’s support group during our once-monthly Wellness Wednesdays luncheon on October 15. The discussion emphasized healthy eating as you age. Read more ››


Helping Our Neighbors

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For the second consecutive year, Mi-Cycle supplied our LEAPS neighbors at the Marygrove Learning Community campus in Detroit with bicycles. LEAPS students live and learn in Detroit with community partners while also taking classes at the University of Michigan Marsal Family School of Education in Ann Arbor.


Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with us as we join The Greening of Detroit for a fun-filled day of planting trees and helping to expand Detroit’s canopy cover. All ages are welcome and training and tools will be provided on-site.

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Mitch Albom’s Brown Bag Popcorn On Sale!

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On sale for a limited time to our SAY Detroit donors and friends! Now through December 1, enter code SAYHOLIDAY and receive 10% off your entire purchase* at Brown Bag Popcorn’s website. All profits support SAY Detroit’s mission to provide pathways to success for Detroiters in need.

*Offer details: Offer valid for small and large popcorn tins on brownbagpopcorn.com between 10/29/2025 @ 12:01 am EST and 12/01/2025 @ 11:59 pm EST. Coupon code SAYHOLIDAY must be entered in coupon field at in cart screen or checkout screen. Not valid on previous purchases.


Make a Gift to SAY Detroit

Thanks for taking an interest in our programming. Help us keep it going! Make a gift to SAY Detroit this fall and you will help us continue our mission to provide pathways to success for Detroiters in need.

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