Editor’s note: This article was initially published at TheOaklandPress.com By NATALIE BRODA The Oakland Press United Way for Southeastern Michigan is launching a new program in the Pontiac School District aimed at giving every child their own library of books at home. The My Home Library program, in partnership with Scholastic Book Fairs, will provide… Read more »
Editor’s note: This article initially appeared in The Detroit News. By JENNIFER CHAMBERS The Detroit News Detroit — Organizers of a ballot initiative to provide dedicated funding for after-school programs for children in Wayne County submitted nearly 90,000 signatures to the Wayne County Clerk’s Office on Tuesday. The group “Wayne Kids Win!” announced it delivered the signatures in an effort to place a… Read more »
Editor’s note: This article initially appeared in Crain’s Detroit Business. By SHERRI WELCH Crain’s Detroit Business The Wayne County Afterschool Partnership’s ballot proposal to garner millage support for after-school and summer programs in the county is headed for the March 10 ballot, contingent upon the Wayne County clerk certifying signatures collected to put it there…. Read more »
Editor’s note: This article initially appeared in the Detroit Free Press By MICAH WALKER Detroit Free Press Three years after Wayne County voters approved a 2-mill, six-year millage to provide funding for its school districts, another proposal dedicated to after-school programs is making the rounds — most likely landing on the March 2020 ballot. Campaign committee Wayne… Read more »
After the big rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, United Way for Southeastern Michigan is encouraging people across Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties to take a moment to give back on Giving Tuesday. On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, United Way will join the global #GivingTuesday effort. The day is recognized as an opportunity to unite… Read more »
Nearly 1,000 freshmen are expected from 23 Detroit Public School Community District (DPSCD) high schools have signed up to participate in United Way for Southeastern Michigan’s third annual Find Your Future: Career Exploration Fair. The event is organized to expose students to colleges, universities and a variety of career possibilities, including entrepreneurship, to help them… Read more »