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A section of the Detroit Riverwalk.
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Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for embezzling over $40M

Bre'Anna Tinsley April 24, 2025

Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40...

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L.I.V.E. Outreach Founder Malika Williams stands in front of what will become the organization's mobile support unit.
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L.I.V.E. Outreach wants to hit the road and help young Detroiters

John Filbrandt January 13, 2025

There are challenges young people and their families are facing daily — often invisible ones. And no matter how you...

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A rendering of Merit Park, a community-operated urban sports park for local youth.
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Detroit Evening Report: New space donated to Detroit PAL; Merit Park facility breaks ground and more

Bre'Anna Tinsley May 23, 2024

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover a new office space donated to the Detroit Police Athletic...

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The Michigan Central Station is seen, Monday, March 18, 2024, in Detroit. Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help 10 Detroit nonprofit organizations that serve young people start endowments. Lisa Ford said the campaign comes alongside Ford's investment in the refurbishment of the long abandoned train station.
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Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments

Associated Press March 20, 2024

Ten nonprofits serving young people in Detroit will get an unusual, lasting gift as part of a campaign started by...

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The nonprofit Eastside Community Network is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
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The Metro: Eastside Community Network celebrates 40 years of service

The Metro March 14, 2024

The Eastside Community Network (ECN) is celebrating 40 years of community service this year. The organization also recently received a...

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St. Christine Soup Kitchen in west Detroit on Dec. 13, 2022.
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Here are 6 nonprofits making sure Detroiters are housed and fed this winter

Ryan Schira December 23, 2022

The winter months in the city of Detroit bring hardships and uncertainty to individuals and families. Since the COVID-19 pandemic,...

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