State of the Detroit Child report coming Thursday

Data Driven Detroit this week will release its second State of the Detroit Child report, commissioned by The Skillman Foundation. The report includes information about the lives of Detroit kids, such as how many live in the city (about 35% fewer than 10 years ago) and how economically stable their families are (much less so than in 1999). The data illuminates what it means to be a child in Detroit today. Visit skillman.org Thursday and throughout the next few weeks for a detailed look at the report's findings, and check datadrivendetroit.org in the next 24 hours to see the full 31-page report.

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IN THE NEWS

Harris leaving Foundation to join Fisher Group

Skillman Foundation Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alan Harris has left the Foundation to take a position with the Southfield-based Fisher Group.

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Cristo Rey celebrates another milestone

Detroit Cristo Rey High School celebrates its second year of having 100% of its seniors accepted into college. Last year, Cristo Rey's students received more than $1.1 million in scholarships.

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ROSE FOR DETROIT BLOG

Writer heals, transforms through sharing stories

Shaka Senghor spent his 19 years in prison reading and writing, which helped him confront his guilt and anger. Now, Senghor is helping Detroit children face their own challenges through writing their own stories.

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Children thrive with caring adults in their lives. Take a look at some of those adults (left) in the Cody Rouge neighborhood. Theresa Williams, new board president of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance, addresses the newly formed Franklin Park Association block club at Don Bosco Hall about empowering residents with community resources. Stop by our Facebook page each week to see a photo showcasing the work of our grantees. (Photo by Paul Engstrom/The Skillman Foundation)

Upcoming Events
	Detroit Dreaming Film Festival, 7 p.m. Friday & various times Saturday & Sunday, Matrix Theatre Company, 2730 Bagley St., Detroit 48216. Reservations suggested. 313.967.0599. Read More
	Open Pitch Night, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Majestic Cafe, 4140 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Read More
	BoardWALK Workshop Series: Building your board, 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 1, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfiel 48075. 248.204.3095. Read More

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.