$1 Million in Radiothon Funds Distributed to 20 Charities

July 15, 2026March 21, 2017 by saynew_txx3gz

Representatives from 20 area charities accepted checks totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday from donations raised at Mitch Albom’s fifth annual SAY Detroit Radiothon last December.

The ceremony at the Fisher Building included several first-time beneficiaries, including the Bing Youth Institute — a mentoring program for urban youth created by former Detroit Mayor and NBA legend Dave Bing.

Albom, who founded SAY Detroit in 2006, presented the checks to the benefiting charities with Dr. Chad Audi, president of the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, along with representatives of several major donor organizations.

A New Home, New Beginning for Grateful Vet

December 9, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

DETROIT — A day after he was awarded a house during Mitch Albom’s S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon, retired U.S. Army veteran Leo Cooke was overwhelmed with emotion when he stepped into his new home Friday for the first time.

“When I walked in, it was amazing,” said Cooke, wiping tears from his eyes. “Words can’t describe how I feel right now. Lord, I can’t believe this is happening.”

Fifth Annual Radiothon Hits $1 Million Mark

July 15, 2026December 9, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

For the second year in a row, the annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon raised more than $1 million during it’s fifteen-hour broadcast from the Somerset Collection in Troy, MI on Thursday, December 8. The day featured interviews with old and new friends, including Hugh Jackman Dr. Phil, Lily Tomlin, Tim Allen, Jane Pauley, Billy Bob Thornton, … Read more

Honoring our Veterans in the Heart of Detroit

May 26, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

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Honoring our veterans and our country, Michael Soviak is raising our nation’s flag right here in the heart of Detroit.

More than $1 Million Distributed to Detroit Charities

July 15, 2026March 18, 2016 by saynew_txx3gz

Detroit, Michigan – March 17 – Representatives from 20 area charities gathered Thursday at the Fisher Building to accept checks totaling more than $1 million in donations raised at Mitch Albom’s fourth annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon last December.

Fourth Annual SAY Detroit Radiothon Raises 1Million!

July 15, 2026December 10, 2015 by saynew_txx3gz

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Broadcast live from The Somerset Collection in Troy, MI on December 10th, the fourth annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon surpassed all previous fundraising records to collect more than $1 million to help Detroit’s neediest citizens. Hosted by Mitch Albom, S.A.Y. Detroit’s founder, the fifteen-hour broadcast aired live on WJR 760 AM with video streaming on several media outlets including wjr.com, WDIV’s clickondetroit.com, freep.com and at saydetroit.org.

S.A.Y. Detroit Distributes Radiothon Funds

July 15, 2026April 16, 2015 by saynew_txx3gz

Detroit, Michigan – April 15– More than a dozen local charities were grateful recipients of $825,000, funds raised from the Third Annual SAY Detroit Radiothon held last December. Representatives from several major donor organizations and the recipient charities gathered on the 7^th floor of the Fisher Building to celebrate what is for S.A.Y. Detroit, “the best day of the year.”

Housing For Homeless Vets

July 15, 2026November 10, 2014 by saydetroit

November 8 – Highland Park, Michigan – In a project befitting the weekend before Veterans Day, A Time to Help volunteers joined Mitch to prime the walls of several rooms in a three-story building the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM) is rehabbing for homeless vets.

Operation Good Jobs for Veterans in the Heart of Detroit

November 6, 2014 by saynew_txx3gz

Attacking the challenges. David, Pernell and Operation Good Jobs help veterans transition to life in civilian clothing here in the heart of Detroit.

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