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2009 Good Schools Guide

2009_Good_Schools_GuideRead about innovative new high schools in Cody/Rouge and Osborn as well as reports on 76 Detroit schools in our 2009 Good Schools Guide.

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Goodwill program provides tools to rewrite life

The future often appears hopeless for many young men released from Michigan prisons. But for hundreds of minorities ages 18-30, Goodwill's Flip the Script program has provided the life skills and job preparation training needed to set them on the right path.

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Stories of city's resilience help Foundation spread message

The Foundation's William Hanson talks to New York-based Communications Network about Skillman's social media and video strategies.

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Produce truck offers fresh food on the go


In a city where grocery stores are outnumbered by fast-food restaurants and liquor stores, the Central Detroit Christian Community Development Corp. is bringing healthy choices to residents.

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Goss applauds relaunch of DPS Foundation


The Skillman Foundation President & CEO Carol Goss supports the relaunch of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, which has been inactive for the past six years and will manage and distribute contributions from varying sources.

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Upcoming community events


Osborn Community meeting, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Our Lady of Good Council, 17142 Rowe Street, Detroit. 313.384.5019. Read more.
3rd Annual D. Duane Hurtt Golf outing, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 11, Gateway Golf Club, 33250 Gateway Drive, Romulus. Read more.
5th Annual Champions for Children Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Sept. 17, Doubletree Suites Fort Shelby, 525 W. Lafayette, Detroit. Read more.

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