September 2024

Newsletter

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SAY Play Welcomes Back Students!

The SAY Detroit Play Center reopened for fall semester on Sept. 16 with a full house of 200 students. The first week focused on team building activities and setting expectations for the year. Led by our Mental Wellness team, students were welcomed with an outdoor walk to boost energy and a friendly game of “Get to Know You” BINGO.


Advocating For Your Health:
Tips From SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic

Health equality and equity were the focus of the September Wellness Wednesdays’ women’s support group and luncheon. Discussion was led by Pandora Brown of “Yes You Can Aging,” who also addressed health disparities that exist in underserved black and brown communities. 

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The Human Quality of Generosity

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Donors and volunteers make SAY Detroit’s mission come to life. Earlier this month, Mi-Cycle received a special donation from Tom and his sister Laura. 

Tom has a developmental disability and for most of his life, used these two bikes to get around. Now too old to ride them safely, he was having difficulty parting with them and the freedom they provided.  When Laura suggested donating them to Mi-Cycle would give that same freedom to someone else in need, he agreed.

Mi-Cycle has built, refurbished, and donated more than 500 bicycles to those in need of transportation this year so far.


Radiothon 2024 is December 12

Get ready for 15 hours of all things SAY Detroit, complete with celebrity guests, rolling auctions, and countless memorabilia, gift cards, and other hot incentive items you can add to your donation during the 13th annual event. 

Stay tuned for some of the biggest 2024 auction and incentive items! But first, catch up with these one-of-a-kind experiences from last year’s event.

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Attending a Tigers game with Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons

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The Ultimate University of Michigan Fan experience

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Spending the day at Lions Camp with Coach Dan Campbell

Volunteer Your Time, Make a Difference!

Volunteers are a vital part of the SAY Detroit community. Last year, we recorded more than 1,550 volunteer hours dedicated to providing pathways to success for Detroiters in need. There are several ways you can volunteer. Register for an upcoming A Time To Help initiative or become a SAY Play learning tutor. 

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