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May 17, 2012 |
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Community meetings to focus on Connections Framework
Neighborhood meetings in Chadsey Condon and Southwest Detroit will begin discussion on "Connections Framework," The Skillman Foundation's plans to connect three strategies in the neighborhoods: neighborhood building, youth development and school improvement/education reform. The free meetings are hosted by Chadsey Condon Community Organization and the Southwest Detroit Neighborhoods Congress of Communities, respectively, and include free dinner and childcare.
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Chadsey Condon Community Meeting, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Zion Chapel Church, 3000 24th St., Detroit. Read More |
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Southwest Detroit Neighborhoods Congress of Communities Community Meeting, 5:30-8 p.m., Thursday, El Kiosko Hall, 7271 Dix St., Detroit 48209. Read More |
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MULTIMEDIA
Up close at the Boys of Color Symposium III
From discussions on how to stay in school and avoid gangs to inspirational calls to command, the youth voice was loud and clear at the Boys of Color Symposium III: Warriors for Positive Change in March. Hear their voices and more in videos from the March event.
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PUBLICATIONS & REPORTS
 Hiring needs: Why summer youth employment matters
The first edition of The Skillman Report examines what is being done to get young Detroiters the employment experience they desperately need.
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Our work to change Detroit: What we've learned so far
This Foundation-commissioned white paper gives an overview and topline analysis of Good Neighborhoods, Good Schools, and The Skillman Foundation's strategy for place-based change.
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Upcoming Events |
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Keep Cody Rouge Clean & Safe Campaign, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, various locations. Rebecca Bare: 313.397.9280. Angy Webb: 313.675.5993.
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"Now That I Can Dance -- Motown 1962," presented by Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit, final performance 4 p.m. Sunday, Detroit Film Theatre inside the DIA, 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit 48202. 313.833.4005. Read More |
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Lemonade Day! with community partner Arise Detroit!, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 9. Visit http://detroit.lemonadeday.org/ for more information on this free, community-wide educational program. Read More |
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Grants Maps |
 The Skillman Foundation has partnered with the New York City-based Foundation Center to provide Skillman Foundation website visitors with a custom version of the Foundation Center's Philanthropy In/Sight data visualization platform, which utilizes Google maps to show the scope and reach of the Skillman Foundation's work in Detroit.
Access Grants Maps here
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About us:
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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