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September 28, 2011 |
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Michigan Future announces plans for three new schools
Michigan Future, Inc., through its Michigan Future Schools program, announced last week grants of $2.4 million to open three new innovative high schools that will prepare Detroit students for college success.
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America Reads adds personal touch to students struggling to read
Individual attention and extra reading instruction set students in America Reads program on path to better learning, increased opportunity.
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Program aims to help quality early childcare providers stay afloat
First Children's Finance, with support from The Skillman Foundation and PNC Bank, is launching a program aimed at helping early childcare providers become better at running their businesses.
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BME initiative asks black males to share their stories
BME ("Be Me"), launched by the Knight Foundation, is seeking stories of black men or boys whose actions have made Detroit stronger. Stories submitted by Friday will be eligible to receive grants totalling $200,000 to help start a dream project or expand current work.
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Upcoming Events |
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City Year Detroit's Annual Opening Day Celebration, 11:45 a.m. Oct. 7, Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48226. 313.874.6862. Read More |
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Detroit Parent Network 2011 Parent Leadership Conference, 9 a.m. Oct. 15, Doubletree Hotel, 525 W. Lafayette, Detroit. Register: 313.832.0617. Read More |
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Learn more about the Foundation's grantmaking and mission.
Our history: Rose Skillman's commitment to children.
Grants: Browse our Grants Maps.
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