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Local Businesses Encouraged to Support the Popcorn Pledge

July 15, 2026September 14, 2020 by saydetroit

Get ahead of holiday gifting by ordering tins of Brown Bag Popcorn before October 15th, get rewarded.

Michigan Masons “raise the tent’’ at Franklin Cider Mill for Summer 2019

July 15, 2026May 13, 2019 by saydetroit

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Summer is still officially more than a month away, but with the help of the Michigan Masons and the Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation, the season is closer than you think. That’s because in a span of less than two hours Monday, the parking lot in front of the Franklin Cider Mill went … Read more

Detroit Water Ice to Distribute Free Gourmet Popcorn to Celebrate Launch of New Product Line

October 30, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

DETROIT, MI./Oct. 26 – The Detroit Water Ice Factory, downtown Detroit’s successful philanthropic dessert store of S.A.Y. Detroit charities, will celebrate a fall launch of a new product line beginning at noon Tuesday, Oct. 31 at its flagship location at One Campus Martius (1014 Woodward Ave.). From noon to 6 p.m., customers can enjoy free samples of DWIF’s own freshly-made … Read more

DETROIT film stars scoop FREE water ice

July 25, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

Mitch Albom with DETROIT film cast members Peyton ‘Alex’ Smith, Nathan Davis Jr., Joseph David Jones, Ben O'Toole, Tyler James Williams, and Ephraim Sykes

In town for the world premiere of the new movie, DETROIT, actors and starsPeyton ‘Alex’ Smith, Nathan Davis Jr., Joseph David Jones, Ben O’Toole, Tyler James Williams, and Ephraim Sykes made a special appearance at Detroit Water Ice Factory to celebrate Detroit’s 316th birthday. After receiving some fast training from Mitch Albom, the film’s stars scooped free … Read more

Free Detroit Water Ice to Celebrate Franklin Cider Mill Pop Up

July 15, 2026May 22, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 25th – Detroit Water Ice Factory is opening a summer-long pop-up at the Franklin Cider Mill and scooping up free water ice for the entire day beginning at 2pm. Here’s what you need to know about the new pop up location: Season: May 25 – August 20 Hours of … Read more

Bloomfield Hills Junior Takes 3rd in State Promoting DWIF

May 10, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

Tori Weingarten Places in Forensics Competition Using Detroit Water Ice

When Tori Weingarten decided to research the Detroit Water Ice Factory last fall, she did so with one idea in mind: She wanted to find a unique product that would stand out among the rest. As it turned out, the DWIF was a winner for Weingarten this year. The Bloomfield Hills High junior routinely placed … Read more

Love Has No Calories in Downtown Detroit

July 15, 2026February 16, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

In a special Valentine’s Day treat for our neighbors in the Guardian Building (500 Griswold) and the Buhl Building (535 Griswold), we scooped FREE Detroit Water Ice in thanks for all the neighborhood love and support we receive in Campus Martius. If you missed your free scoop, try our D-Ice Water Ice, hot Philly Pretzels, … Read more

Michigan Masons Give Their Time to Help Detroit Water Ice

July 15, 2026January 23, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

Michigan Masons Volunteer Clean Up at Detroit Water Ice

Detroit — When the Michigan Masons and Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation became large supporters of Mitch Albom’s S.A.Y. Detroit charities last fall, they stressed that their commitment would be more than financial. They proved that once again on Saturday, January 21, when nearly three dozen Masons and their families joined Albom at The Detroit Water … Read more

Detroit Water Ice Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

August 3, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

Detroit Water Ice Factory, the hottest destination for iconic dessert treats, celebrates its one-year anniversary on Thursday, August 4th. Free water ice will be given out between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM (and scooped by Mitch Albom), to celebrate this milestone occasion, at the store’s flagship location, 1014 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit.

Ally and The Detroit Water Ice Factory Launch “Ally Caring Coconut” Flavor

July 15, 2026July 1, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

$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. Detroit for every purchase of Ally Caring Coconut. S.A.Y Detroit provides help, shelter, food, medical care and education to those in need.

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