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Great Futures start HERE! Clubs provide
23,000 children with after school and weekend programs designed to
help kids achieve academic success, build good character and
develop strong leadership skills. We help kids discover their full
potential and grow up to become responsible, self-reliant and
caring adults.
248.473.1400
Chairpersons: Bob and Beth Socia
BHGH has a unique approach to help academically capable children
in need achieve academic success. Our core model, a residential
scholarship program for at-risk youth, provides the structure and
support needed to help them reach their greatest potential. We
provide children with arms-around care, safe homes and
environments, a first-class education, and opportunities to learn
more about themselves and the world. The result? 100% of our
scholars graduate from high school and attend college.
313.862.0707
Chairperson: Mr. Frank Torre
Healing the hearts and minds of over 7,000 local children and
families annually dealing with issues such as mental illness, abuse
and neglect, teen pregnancy, foster care and many more family
challenges.
313.831.5535
Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. William Clay Ford, Jr.
Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation is one of the largest
non-profits in the state; dedicated exclusively to supporting
the health care needs of children by raising and
granting philanthropic resources to fuel pediatric
research, education and the prevention of childhood diseases
and injuries. To learn more please go to www.chmkidsfoundation.org.
313.964.6994
Chairpersons: Dick and Gail Purtan
Established in 1998 at the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan, the fund supports programs and activities that assist
children and youth in the seven-counties of southeast
Michigan.
313.961.6675
Advisory Committee members include: Mr. Bill Perkins and Mr. Jim
Seavitt
Since 1920, The DIC has been the leader in innovative treatment
for all special needs children throughout Southeast Michigan. The
DIC provides outpatient and in-school medical and rehabilitative
care through multiple locations to special needs children through a
variety of exceptional speech, occupational and physical therapies,
regardless of their ability to pay. The mission of The DIC is to
care for children with physical or developmental disabilities,
neurological or behavioral special needs, in a way that is
positive, passionate, integrated and family-centered so that the
children can maximize their potential within their families and the
community.
www.detroitchildren.org.
313.578.4517
Chairperson: Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II
Providing compassionate and comprehensive services for children
and families in need since 1924. Last year over 4,600 were helped
through autism support, foster care, adoption, respite care,
family preservation, and mental health services.
www.judsoncenter.org.
248.549.4339
Chairpersons: Stephen and Bobbi Polk
Successfully fighting to improve the health of babies by
preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality
through community services, advocacy, research and education.
248.359.1550
Chairpersons: Dan and Cindy Knott
In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community
volunteers, Think Detroit PAL builds character in young
people through athletic, academic and leadership development
programs. Together with 1,500 trained and certified volunteer
mentors, the organization serves more than 10,000 girls and
boys annually, helping them learn the values of
respect, responsibility, diversity, discipline, leadership and
teamwork.
313.833.1600
Chairperson: Mr. Matt VanDyke
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