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May 22, 2012 |
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Community meeting to focus on Connections Framework
A neighborhood meeting in 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 meeting, hosted by the Southwest Detroit Neighborhoods Congress of Communities, includes free dinner and childcare.
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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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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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5th Annual D. Duane Hurtt Memorial Golf outing, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. June 29, Whispering Willows Golf Course, 20500 Newburgh Road, Livonia 48152.
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KaBOOM! It Starts with a Playground, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 30, Don Bosco Hall Community Resource Center, 19321 Chicago, Detroit 48228. 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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