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2008_Annual_ReportDifficult times test city's spirit

Take a moment to explore The Skillman Foundation's recently released 2008 Annual Report, which is full of inspirational and upbeat stories that illustrate Detroit's resilient spirit in a difficult economic downturn. These stories show how change is pushing Detroi't philanthropic community to evolve.
Browse the traditional report in PDF format and discover how local employers are expanding youth job opportunities, experience the importance of community centers and learn what activist Frank Omowale Satterwhite Jr. brings to the Foundation's Good Neighborhoods program.
If you only have a few minutes to spend with our comprehensive multimedia presentation, take a moment to watch the Introduction. The multimedia report provides a glimpse into our neighborhoods through videos and interviews with community residents, local leaders and many more.
To request a print version of the 2008 Annual Report, please click here.


Send us your story

In southeast Michigan, few organizations and people have been untouched by the economic downturn and the struggles Detroit faces. The Skillman Foundation wants to hear your story. How has your organization's spirit been tested? What motivates you during these rough times? What glimmer of hope are you giving to the city's residents?

Post your story on our Facebook page or send an email to newsletter@skillman.org. We'll feature some of the best stories in an upcoming e-newsletter and on our website.



Push to rebuild city's schools begins with community input

More than 100 residents attended the first ExcellentSchoolsDetroit meeting on Monday night at Osborn High School, which was hosted by Detroit Parent Network. The meeting kicked off the planning phase of the new initiative, which involves a partnership of Detroit's education, government, community, parent and philanthropic leaders. The initiative's goal is to take advantage of a new sense of urgency in the community, results-driven leadership and additional funding for bold initiatives to build better schools in the city.

More meetings have been scheduled during the next two weeks, in which parents, youth, leaders and community members are encouraged to come and share their ideas and concerns in small group discussions. Meetings take place from 6-8 p.m. and include free dinner (5:30-6 p.m.) and child care. The schedule:
Tuesday: YouthVille, 7375 Woodward Avenue
Wednesday: Southeastern High School, 3030 Fairview Street
Thursday: Most Holy Redeemer Church, 1721 Junction Street
Dec. 7: Henry Ford High School, 20000 Evergreen Road
Dec. 8: Detroit Community High School, 12675 Burt Road
Read more about the ExcellentSchoolsDetroit initiative here.


Upcoming community events

Volunteer recruitment activity, 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, New Osborn Educational Complex, 11600 E. Seven Mile at Hoover, Detroit. 313.526.4001. Read more.
BoardWALK: Making Strategic Planning Work, 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Lawrence Technological University, Buell Bldg., Room 218. Read more.
Citywide breakfast with Santa Claus, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 6000 John E. Hunter Drive, Detroit. Read more.

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