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May 17, 2012
VIDEO: Big Sean stresses education as celebrity principal
Celebrity rapper Big Sean recently visited Lincoln High School in Warren to serve as a celebrity principal. Read More »
May 16, 2012
Volunteer Engagement: Panera, volunteers impact Henry Ford
Volunteers came together this past weekend to create a positive culture for Henry Ford High School students. Read More »
May 15, 2012
Job skills: Are you employable?
Employers need reliable, responsible workers who can solve problems and who have the social skills and attitudes to work together with other workers. The Detroit Regional Workforce Fund recognizes that for individuals to be adequately prepared to secure and sustain employment, these skills are critical. Read More »
May 17, 2012
We’re Better Together: Big Sean, Kevin Liles talk risk-taking, education
How can taking a chance make a difference in your life? Find out how rapper Big Sean and media mogul Kevin Liles found big rewards by taking big chances. Read More »
May 14, 2012
Detroit native Big Sean to act as celebrity principal for the day
Students will be getting the star treatment today! Detroit musician and native Big Sean will act as the principal at Lincoln High School today as a reward for students improving their attendance rates. Read More »
May 14, 2012
Peri’s Public Policy Bulletin: May 14
Miss the headlines? Find out what's happening with No Child Left Behind, financial literacy, the federal budget and more. Read More »
May 13, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 5: Challenge completed
Nicole and Rob V. finish their challenge of living on $1.50 a day for food. Watch them talk about how they felt throughout the week, and how they will celebrate. Read More »
May 12, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 4: Nearing the finish line
Fatigue continues to plague the couple after four days of the challenge. Rob shares his experience in his video blog. Read More »
May 11, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 3: Halfway there!
How do you fuel your day? How well would you perform without proper nutrition? Find out how Nicole and Rob V. are doing on Day 3 of the Live Below the Line challenge. Read More »
May 11, 2012
Students take part in job shadow day at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital
Recently, high school students were able to take part in career day at DMC Sinai Grace Hospital. Staff members took time out of their day to share their experiences with the students and offer career advice. Read More »
May 10, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 2: Hunger hits home
Day 2 proves challenging for Nicole and Rob V., who are taking part in the Live Below the Line challenge. Read More »
May 10, 2012
Pathways out of Poverty: No Kid Hungry
Have you ever been hungry? Did you know that more than 300,000 children in our region depended on food assistance? Here's the good news: We have the resources to feed Michigan's Children. Read More »
May 9, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 1: The carrots go back to the store
Rob and Nicole V. are taking part in Live Below the Line - a week-long initiative that challenges people to spend five days feeding themselves on the U.S. equivalent of the extreme poverty line. Today Nicole shares a video reflecting on Day 1. Read More »
May 9, 2012
Guest Blogger: Detroit4Detroit, WDET team up for Crank Up the Cause
Want to get involved in revitalizing Detroit? Learn more about organizations doing just that at Crank Up the Cause, May 17. Read More »
May 8, 2012
Live Below the Line Day 0: The shopping trip
Rob and Nicole V. are taking part in Live Below the Line - a week-long initiative that challenges people to spend five days feeding themselves on the U.S. equivalent of the extreme poverty line. Today they share with us a video of the day they went shopping to prepare for a week of eating on $15. Read More »
May 8, 2012
The ONE coolest thing I learned about United Way this week: Saying Good Bye
After nine years at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, our friend and colleague Ganelle Lesnew is leaving the organization for a new opportunity. We wish her the best in her new role! Read More »
May 8, 2012
VIDEO: Gov. Snyder kicks off ‘Michigan No Kid Hungry’ Launch
Michigan No Kid Hungry aims to eradicate childhood hunger in 5 years, but we can only accomplish that goal together. Read More »
May 7, 2012
Live Below the Line: Hunger and extreme poverty
Could you feed yourself on $1.50 a day – the U.S. equivalent of the extreme poverty line? Nearly 1.4 billion people have no choice but to live below the line every day – and they have to make $1.50 cover a lot more than food. Read More »
May 7, 2012
Gov. Snyder attends ‘Michigan No Kid Hungry’ to fight childhood hunger launch
Today, Governor Rick Snyder, along with Detroit Public schools and community and business leaders helped launch Michigan No Kid Hungry, an initiative aimed at ending childhood hunger in five years. Read More »
May 7, 2012
Food For Thought: No Kid Hungry to end Michigan childhood hunger in 5 years
Today, we launched No Kid Hungry -- Michigan, an initiative to eradicate childhood hunger in five years. Find out how we're doing it, and how you can learn more. Read More »