$10M Over a Decade, Radiothon is a 10-Year Tradition Worth Celebrating
Fifteen hours can seem like a long time when you start at 6:00 AM, but it’s not enough time to properly recount the true generosity on display.
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A.A. Van Elslander Foundation awards $1 million grant to SAY Detroit for Annex
Dec. 9, 2021/Troy, MI. — SAY Detroit today announced the award of a $1 million grant from the A.A. Van Elslander Foundation. The grant enables the nonprofit to reach its fundraising goal to start construction of “The Kelly and Matthew Stafford & Friends Education Center’’ on the grounds of the SAY Play Center at Lipke … Read more
Getting Back-to-School Ready with Wellness Wednesdays
DETROIT, Aug. 25, 2021 — SAY Detroit’s third Wellness Wednesdays event exceeded expectations, in more ways than one. First, there was a full house — a diverse group of mothers and caregivers, including participants from Peggy’s Place, an emergency temporary housing center operated by Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS). Fortunately, moving Wellness Wednesdays from its inaugural … Read more
SAY Play Youth Pay It Forward with Gift from Tom Gores
DETROIT – August 13, 2021 – SAY Detroit today announced four grant recipients from the Tom Gores Youth Community Giving Project, an initiative created by the founder and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons to teach kids about philanthropy and the power of giving. The four non-profits receiving funds are Green Living Science, … Read more
SAY Detroit Receives Major Grant from Scotts/MLB to Refurbish Manz Playfield
The baseball program at SAY Play directed by Kirt Dozier Jr. of the Full Count Foundation will bring Manz Field back to life.
We’re Hiring: SAY Play Executive Director
The SAY Detroit Play Center is a premier training center for young people in Detroit, age 8-18, to improve their community, starting with themselves.
Kelly and Matthew Stafford Pledge $1M to Build New Edu Center at SAY Play
Turning a farewell into a “hello” for more Detroiters in need, the annex will help expand services.
Why Host a Summer Day Camp During a Pandemic?
SAY Play co-executive director Dana Davidson presents “Grace Unmasked.” a “book” from students about the camp experience.
SAY Play Prioritizes Student, Staff Safety
Due to the presence of the Coronavirus in our state, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that “all Michigan K-12 schools, including public, private and boarding” schools, are closed from Monday, March 16 through April 05, 2020. In addition, Mayor Mike Duggan announced the closure of Detroit’s recreation centers during the same period. The SDPC will … Read more
Capturing Belief a Finalist for the Knight Arts Challenge Detroit
Capturing Belief is in the running to be one of 25 who will share $2 million in funding.