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S.A.Y. DETROIT

(SUPER ALL YEAR DETROIT)

A Non Profit Charity to Help Improve the Lives of Detroit's Homeless

 

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The Second Annual S.A.Y. Detroit and Mercedes Benz Dealer Championship Charity Golf Benefit Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Detroit Golf Club

S.A.Y. Detroit serves as an umbrella to fund shelters and care for the homeless in Detroit.

The winning 2-person Dealer Team will compete in the National Final at the PGA Tour's 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship at the Kaanapali Golf Resort, Hawaii, January 7-9, 2009.

Please go to www.mbdetroitgolf.com or www.mercedesbenzofstclairshores.com to register.

Call 888 818 5708 to register to golf.

All Golfers are welcome and have a chance to win.

Space is limited so contact us today!

 

 

GENEROSITY HELPS BOOST THE UNIQUE “GREYHOUNDS” TRACK TEAM

Started a few years ago by Carl Riggins, a one time homeless client himself, the Greyhounds are a track and filed club comprised of “at risk” kids, those whose parents may themselves have been homeless, substance abusers or living on the edge of poverty. The Greyhounds, approximately 25 kids aged 7 to 15, meet after school and compete in local and national meets.

Sadly, there has been no funding to date for uniforms or equipment or travel. A recent Mitch Albom column in the Detroit Free Press featured the Greyhounds, and sparked interest in donations to help them achieve their dreams.

To donate to the Greyhounds, click here.

 To read the original Mitch Albom article, click here

 

MITCH ALBOM AND FRIENDS RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITIES AT BOOK LAUNCH EVENT AT DETROIT'S FOX THEATRE

 

The spectacular Fox Theatre

On September 27th, 2006, at the Fox Theater, SAY Detroit enjoyed a wonderful night when Mitch Albom invited Tony Bennett, Hank Azaria and Joe Dumars for the book release gala of Albom's newest novel "For One More Day." Over 3000 people attended and all profits went to SAY Detroit and Volunteer Impact. The event netted Say Detroit over $80,000 to help Detroit's homeless, some of whom participated in the event through stories and singing.

 

Mitch accepts a generous charitable contribution from Parade Magazine

Mitch and Tony Bennett backstage

 

 

Thanks to the wonderful efforts of the people at Somerset Collection. recent photos of children with the Easter bunny were earmarked to raise money for the homeless in Detroit. Money was donated for every photo taken. By the time the lines had cleared from the bunny's lap, $40,000 had been raised! This was an idea totally initiated by the generosity of the Somerset Collection folks, and we thank them so much for what they have done for Detroit's homeless

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.A.Y. Detroit Funds helped so far:

  • Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries (DRMM)

  • Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)

  • Cass Community Social Services

  • The Capucin

  • Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO)

  • Michigan Veterans Foundation

 

 
 

S.A.Y. Detroit Program Raises Over $310,000

 

Detroit, MI - During Super Bowl week, columnist and author Mitch Albom made a plea to metro Detroiters not to forget the homeless. He spent a night in a homeless shelter to bring attention to the problem. He pointed out that special funding and “parties” had been arranged to keep the homeless occupied – and off the streets – during Super Bowl week, but that once the Super Bowl was over, they would “be returned to the same old difficult existence.” On February 7, 2006, Albom announced that his “S.A.Y. Detroit” – standing for “Super All Year Detroit,” rather than Super on one weekend, had experienced extreme success. The article resulted in more than $310,000 being raised, including a $10,000 contribution from the Detroit Pistons and the Pistons-Palace Foundation. Those in attendance at the announcement included Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Palace Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Tom Wilson, Tim Pendell from the Detroit Lions Community Relations Department, beneficiaries of the funds raised Chad Audi, CEO of Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, Brother Jerry Smith, Executive Director or Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Sheila Clay from NSO, Sheryl Johnson, CEO of C.O.T.S. (Coalition on Temporary Shelter) and Faith Fowler from Cass Community Social Services. “Mitch (Albom) mobilized the city. (Detroit) responds to a cause like no other city, but Mitch led the charge,” said Wilson. He did it by what he knows best, using his talents as a writer.” Mayor Kilpatrick made the point that anyone could be homeless and in a position of need at any given time. “But for one minor event, one minor moment in one’s life, our places could be traded,” he said. Homeless man Duane Malone, who has been recently staying at Detroit Rescue Mission, where Albom spent the night during Super Bowl Week, kicked off the ceremony. “I heard stories from men and women older than me, younger than me, smarter than me, but who didn’t have the same opportunities as me,” said Albom about his experience staying overnight at the shelter. “We are very thankful to now be able to make sure we serve milk at every meal at Capuchin,” said Brother Jerry Smith. Concerned citizens from as far away as Ireland and the United Arab Emirates heard about the situation in Detroit and made contributions. Albom had originally sought $60,000 to help run the DRMM 24 hours a day through the winter, as well as procure a 24 hour van, a mental health professional, and additional beds. The generosity of Detroiters and others has already far exceeded Albom’s original request. With the money raised, C.O.T.S open a daycare center for infant children of their homeless clients. Albom and DRMM will announce a new “One Homeless Night” program, in which metro Detroiters will be invited to spend a night at either a men’s or women’s shelter, as Albom did, to understand and interact with our homeless population. Also, the city will be able to hire a social worker to help the homeless population get back on their feet, dealing with their long term and short term problems to help provide them opportunities for a better life in the long run. Shield’s Pizza, which was moved by Albom’s column, will be designating one pizza per day at its stores, from which proceeds will be given to S.A.Y. all year long. Detroiters have shown that the spirit of the Super Bowl celebration need not end for its most distressed citizens

http://www.nba.com/pistons/community/say_program_060209.html