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 How would you answer the question, "Why does education matter right now in Detroit?" There are plenty of potential answers, and the Skillman Foundation wants to hear your reasons during #EdMattersHere. The week of Sept. 23, take to social media or blog about why education in Detroit matters to you, and share your stories that will inspire and encourage. On Sept. 26, join Kristen McDonald, vice president, program, and Dan Varner of Excellent Schools Detroit for a TweetChat at 3 p.m. Learn more. |
 Allen to discuss solutions for Detroit, grantmkaing as panelist Skillman Foundation CEO Tonya Allen will discuss solutions for Detroit and the Foundation's grantmaking strategies in upcoming panel discussions. On Thursday, Allen will join other area leaders in the "Detroit Solution Driven" Open Air Forum at Eastern Market. The event, which begins at 6 p.m., is free to the public.
On Sept. 19, Allen joins NCRP executive director Aaron Dorfman and Conrad N. Hilton Foundation president and CEO Steve Hilton to discuss Philanthropy's Promise. More than 160 foundations have signed on to the initiative to show they are committed to providing at least half of their grant dollars to benefit underserved communities, and at least one quarter of their grant dollars for systemic change efforts involving advocacy, community organizing and civic engagement. The webinar begins at 2 p.m. and will focus on how foundations can maximize their impact with limited grant dollars. Online registration is required. |
- ON THE GROUND: The latest installment of Model D's On the Ground checks in on Osborn's Hmong community, where three recent high school graduates are doing their part to teach others about their culture. Read more.
- YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE MEETING: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 18, Don Bosco Hall, Youthville, 7375 Woodward Ave. RSVP to bhoston@donboscohall.org by Friday.
- CHILD & YOUTH CARE BASICS COURSE: Registration is open for the eight-session Academy of Competent Youth Works Child & Youth Care Basics Course. Sessions begin Nov. 7 and run from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To register, contact knewberry@donboscohall.org.
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