Monthly Archives: November 2018
Detroit 4th Grader Inspires New “Let’s Be Thankful” Float for America’s Thanksgiving Parade
by: The Skillman Foundation | Nov. 19th, 2018 The Parade Company and The Skillman Foundation announced the winner of the 27th Annual Skillman Foundation’s Float Design Contest for America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Art Van. Fourth grade student Karayna Wayne from Weston Prep Academy was joined by her family, teachers and school administrators as her winning […]
Read more »Upswell Podcast Episode 8: Delphia Simmons & Mike Alvidrez
by: Upswell 2018 | Nov. 12th, 2018 Homelessness is among the most difficult and heartbreaking issues facing society today. On Episode 8 of the Upswell Podcast, we tackle this intractable challenge with two changemakers whose organizations are taking on the complexities of homelessness and making headway, slowly but surely. First we’ll talk with Delphia Simmons, […]
Read more »19 Collaborative Efforts Building Opportunity for Detroit Kids
by: William Sexton | Nov. 12th, 2018 Ninteen organizations have been selected to receive funding as part of The Skillman Foundation’s Call for Collaborations, a unique grant opportunity that called on organizations applying for funding to do so in partnership with at least one other entity. Partnerships could be between nonprofits, schools, government agencies or […]
Read more »20 Innovative Ideas to Empower Detroit Youth Cultivated through MBK Detroit Innovation Challenge
by: The Skillman Foundation | Nov. 8th, 2018 Twenty new ideas to support youth of color in Detroit are being prototyped with the support of $5,000 each in seed funding and informational workshops provided through the My Brother’s Keeper Detroit Innovation Challenge. Six ideas will be selected at a community expo in January 2019 to […]
Read more »Renewing Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
by: Tonya Allen | Nov. 7th, 2018 Conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are becoming increasingly important to the future of our nation, especially here in Detroit. As our city continues its resurgence, the only way to maintain sustainable growth will be to create an inclusive Detroit where all residents feel connected, included and […]
Read more »If You Dream It, We Will Build It
by: | Nov. 5th, 2018 Hundreds of community members volunteered to assemble a state-of-the-art, 10,000 square foot playground in Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood. On a rainy Saturday in late October, more than 200 people gathered in Stein Park in Cody Rouge, a neighborhood in northwest Detroit. It was the final day of a week-long effort […]
Read more »Upswell Podcast Episode 7: Erica Page & Brittany Murrey
by: Upswell 2018 | Nov. 2nd, 2018 When it comes to preparing community residents to be community leaders, ensuring that they have the skillsets needed for meaningful and gainful work is a must in today’s competitive environment. And sometimes life circumstances present residents with challenges that require a little extra help to overcome employment barriers. […]
Read more »Vote for Kids on November 6
by: David R. McGhee | Nov. 1st, 2018 A society’s strength can be measured by the well-being of its children. By that metric, Michigan is weak. In 2017, Michigan ranked 32nd in the nation for child well-being and 41st in education. That doesn’t bode well for the future of our children or our state. Fortunately, […]
Read more »Quicken Loans Partners with Urban Alliance to Bring Flagship Youth Employment Program to Detroit
by: Urban Alliance | Nov. 1st, 2018 Urban Alliance’s expansion to Detroit championed by Quicken Loans Community Fund, The Skillman Foundation, and Bank of America Urban Alliance (UA), a national youth development nonprofit organization, is bringing its flagship youth employment model to Detroit with support from the Quicken Loans Family of Companies, who will serve as the program’s anchor employer in the city. […]
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