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Non-Profits Highlighted on WWJ Radio Show
A SPECIAL REPORT FROM WWJ IN COLLABORATION WITH ARISE DETROIT!
PURPOSE: To showcase the efforts of groups and organizations working to transform the city and to inspire others to become involved. This is not a complaint show about what is wrong with Detroit, rather a focus on groups who continue to work for a better community despite many obstacles and challenges.
FORMAT: Five community leaders —in addition to ARISE Detroit - with some listener phone in opportunities. Panelists and moderator.
THEME: Growing, nurturing and supporting neighborhoods businesses and groups working to improve quality of life in Detroit.
PANELISTS: Luther Keith, executive director, ARISE Detroit!; Kim Tandy, program manager, University Commons; Joshua Elling, executive director, Jefferson East Business Association; John Van Camp, president, Southwest Solutions; Scott Alan Davis, executive director Vanguard CDC; Maggie DeSantis, president, Warren Conner Development Coalition.
Greening of Detroit Holiday Music Benefit
On December 20th, The Lager House will be hosting a holiday music benefit for The Greening of Detroit! This event features live, local music and cd give away. All ages welcome, see flyer below for details. When: Thursday, Dec. 20th, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m Where: PJs Lager House, 1254 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 Cost: By donation Proceeds: will support the Greening of Detroit programs.
For more information please visit: Greening of Detroit Holiday Music Benefit
Adopt-A-Child Christmas Registration 2012
Northend Youth Improvement Council presents:
Adopt-A-Child
Christmas
Registration 2012
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 5:30pm – 8pm
at Considine Little Rock Family Life Center
Registration Information Required
Required Documentation
Parent/Guardian
Copy of Picture ID (License or State ID)
Social Security Card
Required Documentation for
All Children 12yrs old and under
Copy of all participating children’s Medicaid Card
and
Copy of all participating children’s Birth Certificates
Required Financial Information
Copy of your income/budget statement (FIA/SSI/Other)
Copy of your last pay stub (within last two week preferred)
Copy of your bridge card
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Bring all information that apply
Remember, copies are required.
We are not responsible for original documents submitted.
City Briefs for September 2012 and News Releases
DETROIT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION TO HOST ANNUAL IMMUNIZATION FAIR
Eligible children newborn through 18 years of age can receive free immunizations for a host of diseases including polio, rubella, measles, mumps, tetanus, chicken pox, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and Hepatitis B. Parents and guardians should bring a copy of their child’s shot record, identification and insurance card if Medicaid insures. Participants are eligible for shots if they are under-insured or have no insurance.
Free Immunizations are available on Aug. 28, Sept. 6 & Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Herman Kiefer, 1151 Taylor.
For more information, please call (313) 876-4334.
DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES BIRTH AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR CHILDREN BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
The Detroit Department of Health & Wellness Promotion (DHWP) provides birth and immunization records needed before children go back to school.
Birth Records - DHWP requires proper identification for birth application requests. Individuals under the age of 16 are unable to request a copy of their own record. The Vital Records Division is located at 1151 Taylor and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (313) 876-4929.
Immunizations - Immunizations are available on Aug. 28, Sept. 6 & Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Herman Kiefer, 1151 Taylor. For more information, call (313) 876-4334.
RECREATION CENTERS TO CLOSE AUGUST 27 – SEPTEMBER 7 FOR CLEAN UP, PAINT UP, FIX UP!
City of Detroit Recreation Centers will be closed from August 27 – September 7 as the staff cleans, sanitizes, and completes repairs at the centers. For information, call 224-1129 or your local recreation center.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO HOST OPEN HOUSES SEPT. 10-14
Detroit residents can visit their local recreation centers and learn more about the programs and services available during a series of open houses September 10 – 14.
September 10
Patton Recreation Center, 2031 Woodmere | 628-2000 5 – 7 p.m.
September 11
Adams/Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon | 628-0990 5 – 7 p.m.
September 12
Adams/Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon | 628-0990 5 – 7 p.m.
Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley | 224-0228 1 – 7 p.m.
Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser | 628-2047 5 – 7 p.m.
Farwell Recreation Center, 2781 E. Outer Drive | 628-2028 Noon–2 p.m. (Seniors) 4–6 p.m. (General)
Coleman Young Recreation Center
2751 Robert Bradby Drive Dr. | 628-0995 5 – 6 p.m.
Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd. | 628-2039 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
September 13
Butzel Family Center, 7734 Kercheval | 628-2100 Noon – 2 p.m. & 4 – 6 p.m.
Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade | 224-9334 5 – 7 p.m.
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon | 628-2030 5 – 7 p.m.
September 14
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort | 628-0956 5 – 7 p.m.
Lipke Recreation Center, 19320 Van Dyke | 628-0937 4 – 7 p.m.
RECYCLE PRINTER CARTRIDGES, CELL PHONES AND SMALL ELECTRONICS WITH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Do you have any printer toner and ink cartridges, cell phones or small electronics (cameras, iPods, MP3 players, laptop computers, GPS systems) that you need to recycle? The City of Detroit Recreation Department recycles these items at the following locations:
Detroit Recreation Department Patton Recreation Center
Northwest Activities Center 2307 Woodmere
18100 Meyers Road – Upper Level
Lipke Recreation Center Young Recreation Center
19320 Van Dyke 2751 Robert Bradby
Crowell Recreation Center Heilmann Recreation Center
16630 Lahser Rd. 19601 Crusade
For more information, please call 224-1125.
To see more of the City Briefs for September 2012 click here: City Briefs September 2012.
Weekly Twitter Snippets
Matteo Passalacqua of @Vanguard_CDC leads the #Northend Parcel Survey process. @CodeforAmerica #Grandwoodward #BSC http://t.co/ESYLmVBi
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 21, 2012Camp Jump Start #youth #stepping @Vanguard_CDC summer showcase 2012! #cwne http://t.co/l9D5nWiV
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 18, 2012Eleanore Eveleth, formerly of Data Driven #Detroit, instructs residents during the #Northend Parcel Survey training. http://t.co/mNxfOjZL
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VanguardCDC (@Vanguard_CDC) August 21, 2012SAFE Mini-Grants Available for Greater Downtown Detroit
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The SAFE mini-grant program is designed to empower residents to organize, plan for, and create a better quality of life in their neighborhoods. Focused on crime and safety activities, SAFE provides supplemental financial assistance to community-based organizations for resident-initiated vacant property maintenance and neighborhood security efforts. Grant awards typically range between $1,000 – $5,000.
The Fall 2012 SAFE mini-grant round is supplemental to the 2012 Spring/Summer SAFE mini-grant round. For this round of funding, mini grants are restricted to community-based organizations located and/or operating in the Greater Downtown area of Detroit bounded by Clairmont to the north, the Detroit River to the south, Linwood to the west and E. Grand Blvd to the east. All funded projects must benefit communities located in the Greater Downtown Detroit area specifically.
Please see the Request for Proposals and target area map for additional information.
To RSVP for the August 29th 2012 SAFE Mini grant orientation, please contact Dalton Roberson Jr at313-969-7197 or via email at droberson@mi-community.org.
Crusade for America Parent and Youth March-August 25th March
Grand Woodward CA$H Mob, August 25th, 11am-3pm
Vanguard CDC and Detroit LISC have partnered together to provide the community an opportunity to support Grand Woodward businesses during a Cash Mob event Saturday, August 25, 2012. Stop by participating businesses to meet up with your neighbors and local business owners! For more information call 313-872-7831.
Download pdf here: Cash Mob flier
