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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Awards S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center

July 15, 2026May 11, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

S.A.Y. Detroit is thrilled to share Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded $50,000 to the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park, the largest of 23 grants totaling $181,000 statewide. Twenty-two other Michigan schools, non-profits, and literacy organizations also received grants, aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar … Read more

S.A.Y. Play’s Coach of the Year Finalist

July 15, 2026March 10, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

S.A.Y. Detroit Play announced today that Derrick Hayes, Director of Culture and Partnerships, has been nominated as a finalist to the 2017 Pistons Academy Awards. The ceremony will be held Thursday, March 16th at The Palace, and is free and open to the community. Read more at www.sayplay.org »

Michigan Masons Make a Difference at S.A.Y. Play

October 5, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

It was a busy and exciting morning at the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center as Mitch Albom and the Michigan Masons Charitable Foundation announced a 10-year, multimillion dollar grant for S.A.Y. Detroit in what may be the single largest commitment to S.A.Y. Detroit, and to S.A.Y. Play, yet received. In honor of this gift, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan … Read more

S.A.Y. Play Dedicates Baseball Field to Judge Damon Keith

July 15, 2026August 16, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

Honoring one of Detroit’s, and our nation’s, most distinguished civil rights heroes, the renovated field at S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park was dedicated today as “The Honorable Damon J. Keith Baseball Field.”

Judge Keith, Mitch Albom, and representatives from the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities, and the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF), a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association joined City representatives and the Tigers mascot “Paws” for the ceremony.

Saturday’s Pistons Clinic a Huge Hit!

June 16, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

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A few months ago, SAY Play proudly announced our partnership with the Detroit Pistons. This Saturday marked the first of many events that will be hosted by our beloved basketball team. Teaming up with Henry Ford Health System, the Pistons brought together an outstanding roster of Pistons Alumni, coaches and entertainers to bring health and … Read more

Dow and Cooper Standard Mixing It Up at SAY Play

February 10, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is proud to announce a new partnership with Dow Chemicals and Cooper Standard-Automotive to open a science station in the DEEP. Dow and Cooper will be donating computers, tutors, and science demonstrations to the new STEM Science Center. Keith Stephenson, chief operating officer of Cooper Standard proudly stated, “We are also very happy … Read more

New Piano at SAY Play

July 15, 2026January 21, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

With gratitude to Jane Denys-Myers, SAY Play has a new addition to its music facilities: a previously-loved Boston (Steinway) upright piano. Donated in memory of Jane’s late niece Patricia Koenig of Chesterfield Township, the piano now sits in the lobby of the center, and is there for all students to play. (We caught Mitch Albom tickling the ivories just the other day). We look forward to hearing their songs.

S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center teams up with Pistons

July 15, 2026January 18, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

The S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is excited to announce their newest partnership with the Detroit Pistons.

The Pistons will be donating $600,000 over 6 years, refurbishing the basketball court, scoreboard and gym floor, but most importantly they will help fund the academics that is the foundation of S.A.Y. Play Detroit.

S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center Takes the Stage During Thanksgiving Game

November 28, 2015 by saynew_txx3gz

Mayor Mike Duggan, Matthew Stafford, and Mitch Albom were featured in an inspiring video before Thursday’s Lions football game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The trio shared the story of the recent reopening (and renaming) of the S.A.Y. Play Center. Also featured were interviews with some of the Center’s members.

S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center has officially opened!

October 21, 2015 by saynew_txx3gz

After a full year of construction, countless hours of labor, and the love and support from neighboring communities, the S.A.Y. Detroit Play Center is open! What was once just an idea on paper is now a fully functioning recreation center for the children and young adults of Detroit.

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