radiothon
SAY Detroit Play Center to Expand at St. Cecilia
Sometimes, things just fall perfectly into place—and this is one of those moments.A once-in-a-generation opportunity has opened the door for SAY Detroit to rebuild, reimagine, and reinvest in the iconic St. Cecilia School and Gym—affectionately known by Detroit basketball legends as “The Saint.” Today, live from the 2025 Radiothon, we are thrilled to announce a … Read more
With Thoughtful Planning and a Little Luck, 13th Radiothon Raises $2.23 Million
In some traditions, thirteen is associated with bad luck. But you wouldn’t know it if you work with or support SAY Detroit because yesterday’s annual Radiothon — our thirteenth — proved that number to auspicious; we broke previous fundraising records to ring in $2,227,573.44 by the end of the 15-hour event! That is all due in thanks … Read more
What inspires you to give to SAY Detroit?
From time to time, we have the opportunity to ask donors about their life-changing gift, and share their story with other generous supporters like you.
Feeling True Home Comfort With Working Homes / Working Families
Thanksgiving came a little early for Johnettia and her four boys yesterday as they walked into their new home for the first time. Learn more about their story — and families like theirs — in SAY Detroit’s Working Homes / Working Families program (WHWF), below. “Sanctuary. Home. Comfort. Security. Peace.” If you are blessed, you … Read more
Celebrating our Programs and Partners, like Mortar to Bricks in Detroit
Funds raised at the 2023 SAY Detroit Radiothon were distributed to local charities on Tuesday, April 4, 2024. SAY Detroit annually distributes a percentage of donations from its fundraiser to partner organizations and charities that share the nonprofit’s mission to provide pathways to success for Detroiters in need. Held last December at the Somerset Collection … Read more
Launching Radiothon Giving: Here’s How Generosity Gives Hope
Thanks to your quick action, we met the generous match challenge from the Van Elslander Family Foundation in just 3 days, doubling our early fundraising more than a week before the radiothon begins. We achieved 113% of our goal, raising $28,449 from 131 donors! What a sentence to write and read, and we are grateful … Read more
With 10 Days to Go, Your Radiothon Gift Just Doubled
The giving for this year’s radiothon starts now, and with the chance to double the fun and fundraising!
Back Together (In Person!) Again for Radiothon Distribution Ceremony
Funds totaling more than $1.83 million were distributed today to SAY Detroit’s initiatives and community partners from donations received last December at the 11th annual SAY Detroit Radiothon.









