Our Mega Goal
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Paramount data reaching hands of residents for first time
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Greetings!
The AmeriCorp Urban Safety Project has been in the Osborn neighborhood for only a few months. But already, it's making an impact. The program, run through the Wayne State Center for Urban Studies, brings a menu of crime prevention and awareness tactics and collaborations to organizations working in the neighborhood. One way is through the sharing of crime data, called CompStat data. At regular meetings, law enforcement representatives meet with community members to share that data, including recent trends and hotspots their neighborhood. In doing so, the community gains insight that it can use when planning block clubs, clean ups or other outreach efforts. The biggest byproduct of all: hope. Read more about why in our latest blog post.
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 | Skillman Foundation President & CEO Tonya Allen, left, with her husband, poses with W.K. Kellogg Foundation president La June Montgomery Tabron.
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Allen honored by ABFE
On April 4, Skillman Foundation President & CEO Tonya Allen was honored, along with W.K. Kellogg Foundation President & CEO La June Montgomery Tabron, by the Association of Black Foundation Executives. The two leaders both began their terms on Jan. 1.
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In the News...
Excellent Schools Detroit released top K-8 schools for fall 2014
The cornerstone of the Foundation's education work is to see more Detroit kids attending high-quality schools. The city needs more schools that fit that descriptor, but there are also solid options available now that have seats open. Take a look at the list of the top-rated K-8 schools, compiled by Excellent Schools Detroit. These account for the latest round of MEAP scores. Thirty-one elementary and middle schools made the list.
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Upcoming opportunities and events
Want to let our readers know about an upcoming event? Or an opportunity, like a grant deadline or training? Email the info to kjahnke@skillman.org and we'll include it here.
- Patton Recreation Center is offering a camp next week for students out of school on spring break. Cost is $50. Call Tenisha Edwards at 313-628-2000 for information or to register.
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The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion is seeking youth-led workshops, exhibit tables, and films for our Fourth Annual YOUTH JUSTICE & LEADERSHIP EXHIBITION!! Please contact Jessica Best if you are interested in contributing to the content of the Youth Justice & Leadership Exhibition at jbest@miroundtable.org or (313)870-1500 x113.
- Young people interested in Detroit entrepreneurship can apply to attend Start Detroit, a free two-day conference on May 3-4 at Grand Circus. The deadline to apply for the conference is April 23rd.
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On April 24, high school students can visit two Michigan Colleges: Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State University. A $30 fee covers round-trip transportation, continental breakfast and lunch in a campus cafeteria. Call Doreen Odom to with questions or to register at 313.595.8855. Deadline April 21.
- The Seeding Detroit Mini Grant Program will award up to 20 organizations with grants that will range from $2,500 to $5,000
- Grants for programming through the Youth Development Alliance are due on May 2. Email Sonja Johnson to get the grant application form.
- Members of the Youth Development Initiative can attend a workshop on Marketing and Recruiting at the MSU Detroit Center on May 5. To attend, please contact Bernadine Hoston to register by Monday, April 28.
- Running a summer program for youth in Detroit? Sign up to have a table at the Summer Recruitment Fair on May 2. Call or email Sonja Johnson for more information. Phone. 313-493-309-1403
- Know a leader who happens to be a black man? Nominate him for a BMe Leadership Award. Applications are available on April 7.
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