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MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information

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http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141--270458--,00.html
MSHDA HCV Waiting List Information

If you need assistance in paying your rent, reside or work in a county with an open waiting list, your income falls within allowable limits, and the rental unit you choose to live in meets the Housing Quality Standards inspection and rental limits set forth by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), you may qualify for the program. Proof of residency in the county for which you apply is required upon your name being drawn off the waiting list for assistance.

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority's (MSHDA) Housing Choice Voucher Program will be opening waiting lists in the following counties. The date and time for each list is specified below; those without a closing date and time will remain open .

Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) List
County	Open	Close
Alger	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Chippewa	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Dickinson	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Gogebic	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Houghton	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Mackinac	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST
Menominee	November 1, 2013 8:00 a.m. EST	November 15, 2013 11:59 p.m. EST

The following Project-based Voucher (PBV) development waiting lists have opened recently or will be opening soon.

Note: PBV waiting lists MAY remain open and county residency is not a requirement for PBV waiting lists. You cannot apply online to a project-based voucher waiting list. Only a Lead Agency assigned to the property can determine your initial eligibility for placement on the PBV development waiting list. For county listings of Project Based Developments and contact information, visit the following page: Project Based Developments.

Click on the county to view additional information:

Project Based Voucher (PBV) List
County	Development	Status
Kent	Genesis Woods	Opens 12/9/2013
Kent	Herkimer Commerce Street	Opened 11/01/2013

The following HCV waiting lists are currently open. Please review this page for important information on applying.

Note: The closing date and time for each list is specified below; those without a closing date and time will remain open.

Alcona
Baraga
Cheboygan
Gladwin
Iron
Keweenaw
Luce
Ontonagon
Presque Isle
Schoolcraft

How Do I Apply?

Applications are only accepted for open waiting lists. You are only allowed one application. Applications are available on-line only; no paper applications will be available or accepted. Application assistance is available for disabled individuals; please see the Reasonable Accommodation section below. Eligible applicants received through the website will be entered on the waiting list in the order received (date and time). Preference will be given to those living or working in the county selected.

Currently, all homeless waiting lists are open in each county. See the Homeless section below for more information.

http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141--270458--,00.html

Section 8 Housing in Taylor, MI

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The Taylor Housing Commission will open the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) waiting list for applications on December 1, 2013, commencing at 5:30am and will close on December 15, 2013 at 5:30 a.m. Applications for the waiting list are available on-line ONLY at www.waitlistcheck.com/MI089. No paper applications will be available or accepted.

The Taylor Housing Commission will collect all applications submitted during the two week period; a random lottery will be performed and 1000 applications will be added to our waiting list: preference will be given to Seniors (aged 62 or older) and U.S. Veteran. Requests for further assistance or reasonable accommodations must be received in writing on or before November 22, 2013 at Taylor Housing Commission, C/O John Carter, 15270 South Plaza Drive, Taylor, MI 48180.

Community Info

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Youth Workshop

Saturday, March 23, 2013

12:00p - 2:00p

Ages 13-17

Central District Headquarters

(7310 Woodward)

(313) 596-5110 or dorseyd832@detroitmi.gov

Refreshments will be served

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FREE Safety Workshop

Come join us and learn ways to protect yourself, your family and your home from crime and health hazards

Monday, March 25th

6:00 - 7:30pm

(Doors Open at 5:45pm)

Central District Headquarters

(7310 Woodward)

*Open to the Public*

Light refreshments to be served at 6pm

For more information, contact any of the following:

¨ Central District Community Relations Department

(313-596-5110)

¨ 10th Precinct Community Relations Department

(313-596-1020)

A free VIN etching event is taking place at Focus: HOPE Friday, March 22nd. The event will be held at the Focus: HOPE Food Center. Questions should be directed to Bridget Vance at 313.494.4392.

WE NEED YOU!

YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE

Upcoming Task Force Meeting:

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 5:30pm

Ford Wellness Center @ Samaritan Center

5555 Conner (between 94 Fwy & East Warren)

Detroit MI 48213

Discussion Topic: Conflict Resolution

Please join Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins and Councilman James Tate as they continue their Youth Violence Prevention Task Force in an effort to reduce youth violence in our city. Violent crimes, especially those involving teen victims, have caused great pain in the hearts of all Detroiters. It is time for all concerned citizens to come together to work for change.

“Our goal is to reduce youth violence by increasing positive alternatives for young people. We realize that this is a major undertaking. That is why we need YOU to join us. Since it takes a village to raise a child, we need every villager in Detroit; working together help us make a difference for our youth.”

For more information, call Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins’ office at 313-224-4248 or Councilman James Tate’s office @ 313-224-1027

The Volunteer Reading Corps is a program geared toward helping our youngest learners with reading. The Call to Action for a new Reading Corps comes on the heels of test scores that showed Detroit schoolchildren ranked the lowest in the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test. Research shows that it is extremely difficult for a struggling reader to “catch up” if the child is unable to read by the end of third grade. This confirms that we have a reading emergency. As a result, reading failure has exacted a long-term consequence for our children’s developing self-confidence and motivation to learn as well as for their later school performance.

For this reason, Detroit Public Schools has identified a goal ensuring that by 2015, all of the current pre-kindergarten students and those thereafter, will be able to read at or above grade level by the end of the third grade. The Detroit Public Schools and The Detroit Free Press issued a joint call to action challenging the Detroit community to step forward and support DPS students by signing up to serve as tutors in the District’s Volunteer Reading Corps program.

We are doing everything in our power to completely remake the academic program in Detroit Public Schools, and we are asking the community to join in the fight to ensure our children have every opportunity to be successful.

Reading Corps volunteers must meet two requirements:

· Volunteers must complete the mandated training sessions for their grade level.

The VRC provides training and materials for Pre-Kindergarten – Grade Three.

· Volunteers must clear a background check and take a photo ID for identification purposes. Volunteers will be required to show a photo identification card, which will be provided by DPS, whenever they come to a school site.

Volunteers are expected to commit one hour weekly or bi-weekly to tutor two students for one-half hour each. The majority of the VRC volunteers are currently assigned to Pre-Kindergarten-First Grade. All new volunteers are assigned to Pre-kindergarten. Returning volunteers will “move up” as their students’ progress from grade to grade. Although it is not a requirement, it is hoped that, wherever possible, volunteers will stay the course with their students through the end of third grade.

We ask all volunteers to complete the Michigan Fingerprint Applicant Information Form.

http://detroitk12.org/readingcorps/

Volunteer

Thank-you for volunteering for the DPS Reading Corps.

To volunteer, please email readingcorps@detroitk12.org with the following information.

· Full Name

· Address

· City

· State

· Zip

· Phone Number

· Hours per week you can commit

Volunteer Now

Welcome to the Foster Care Alumni of America - Michigan Chapter (FCAA-MI).

The purpose of FCAA-MI and all chapters of FCAA are organized to advance the mission, vision, purposes and organizational values of Foster Care Alumni of America within their respective states. Each and every chapter of FCAA has, in addition to that listed above, the specific purpose of coordinating and facilitating the volunteer efforts and activities of members of FCAA to address local and regional efforts to connect the community of alumni.

Our mission of Foster Care Alumni of America is to connect the alumni community and to transform policy and practice, ensuring opportunity for people in and from foster care.

Our vision is to ensure a high quality of life for those in and from foster care through the collective voice of alumni. We intend to erase the differences in opportunities and outcomes that exist for people in and from foster care compared to those who have not experienced foster care.

Our meetings are held the 4^th Sunday of each month.

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Wayne State School of Social Work Bldg, 4756 Cass, Detroit

Parking is available in front of the building (right of Thompson House) and in the parking lot next door

The FCAA-MI Support Group will begin meeting at 2:00pm on the same day of the FCAA meetings (location is also the same)

The purpose of the FCAA support group is to provide a safe environment where members can gain therapeutic support, share success stories, and freely discuss issues that are important to him/her.

Once again welcome to FCAA-MI,

Robert E. Thomas, M.S.

J.D. Candidate Class of 2013

Wayne State University Law School

North Carolina A&T State University Alumnus

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-thomas/19/10b/896

President, Foster Care Alumni of America - Michigan Chapter

"The Decisions of a Man, Define that Man"

-K. Myatt

Green Your Neighborhood Community Forum & Workshops

Saturday, March 23

10am to 1pm

Wayne County Community College

East Campus at 5901 Conner; Detroit

Learn how to save water in your home, disconnect downspouts, make rain barrels, capture rainwater for your garden, landscape with rain gardens, plant trees, & make non-toxic cleaners!

RSVP to (313) 965-0055 or sierraclubgreatlakes@gmail.com

Win free prizes including a rain barrel &

Learn about grant opportunities for your group!

Free Health Care Forum

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Free Health Care Forum on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the International Preparatory Academy, 4201 W. Outer Drive, Detroit. Many people representing different groups and agencies will be on hand to help you with applications. The Institute for Population Health with offer help signing up for programs including Medicaid; the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program; and the Maternal Infant Health Promotion program. The state of Michigan’s Children’s Special Health Care Services will offer information on lead poisoning and will also offer immunizations for children who need them. The Detroit Medical Center will offer free blood pressure screenings and readings. Detroit EMS will offer CPR training and demonstrations and a video on first aid training.

Lunch at Oakland Mediation Center on November 13th!

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You're invited to lunch at Oakland Mediation Center for a one-hour, informal overview of the programs and services we offer to the community. Please join us for great food, discussion, & networking as we cover the following:

WHO stands to benefit from mediation?
WHAT is mediation, exactly?
WHERE does OMC's influence extend into the community?
WHEN is the next opportunity for me to get involved?
WHY do OMC's programs/services have such a lasting impact on businesses, schools, families, and individuals?
HOW is OMC combating Michigan's current high school dropout crisis?

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

12:00pm-1:00pm

Oakland Mediation Center

550 Hulet Drive, Suite 102 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

There is no cost to attend; a light lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Jennifer Clendening, Events Coordinator, at (248) 338-4280, ext. 217 by Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

You are welcome to extend the invitation to other interested colleagues. There is limited seating available so reserve your spot today!

Unable to attend but still interested in learning more about the Oakland Mediation Center? Please visit our website at www.mediation-omc.org.

City Briefs

2012-10-02T15:11:00.003-04:00

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL ANGELS’ NIGHT CAMPAIGN OCT. 29-31

It's once again time for the city's annual Angels' Night campaign, when volunteers work together to keep Detroit's families, residents, and neighborhoods safe October 29-31. Please consider joining thousands of volunteers keeping a watchful eye over our city this year. Detroiters can get involved in the Angels' Night effort in several ways:

· Watch Your Block

· Patrol A Neighborhood

· Adopt-A-House Program

· Turn On Your Porch Light

For more information, go to the City’s Web site at , or call (313) 224-3450, or one of the Recreation Community Affairs offices listed below:

· West District, Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, 870-0649

· East District (at Butzel Family Center), 7737 Kercheval, 628-2170

· Southwest District, Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, 628-2180

· Central District, 10th Precinct Mini Police Station, 8675 Rosa Parks Blvd., 224-2989

DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST FIRE PREVENTION WEEK ACTIVITIES OCT. 8-13

The City of Detroit Fire Department will host its annual Fire Prevention Week from October 8-13. As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Fire Department will host the following special programs:

· Angels' Night Recruitment Walk -- The Detroit Fire Department will join other City employees conducting a door-to-door Angels' Night volunteer recruitment drive on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Evergreen and Fenkell area.

· The Great American Fire Drill -- On Monday, October 8, at 6 p.m. the Detroit Fire Department's fleet of Fire Apparatus will participate in “The Great Escape” North American Fire Drill by sounding their sirens for 30 seconds to alert Detroit residents to practice their home escape plan.

· 49^th Annual Breakfast with the Detroit Fire Department -- Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 a.m. at Cobo Hall Riverview Ballroom. The Fire Department will emphasize the importance of adopting and maintaining an ongoing fire safety education program, and will present medals of honor for outstanding valor and bravery.

· Smoke Alarm Installation Program -- The Fire Department will install smoke alarms in the homes of Detroit residents throughout the week and the entire month of October.

· The Detroit Fire Department will partner with Home Depot, located at Meyers and 7 mile, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hand out fire safety information and teach residents the importance of having an evacuation plan.

For more information about Fire Prevention Week activities, please call the Detroit Fire Department Community Relations Division at (313) 596-2959.

CITY OF DETROIT BUDGET DEPARTMENT TO HOST PUBLIC BUDGET MEETING OCTOBER 23

The City of Detroit Budget Department will host its annual public budget meeting on Tuesday, October 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northwest Activities Center, located at 18100 Meyers. Representatives from the following departments will be present: Budget, Public Works, Fire, Health, Police, Public Lighting, and Recreation. For more information, please call (313) 224-6260.

DETROIT RECREATION TRUST TO FUND RECREATION CENTERS

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has announced the creation of the Detroit Recreation Trust, a funding program that will keep the City's 17 recreation centers open.

During the past year, Mayor Bing has contacted various foundations and nonprofit organizations for help in raising $24 million to fund three years of programming. After three years, the City might be in better financial shape and no longer need the assistance. The trust has already secured pledges of $15 million from 13 public and private donors, including Lear Corporation, the Ford Foundation, General Motors, and Marathon Oil. Funds raised to date include $5 million over a 10-year period from Lear Corporation, $2 million from General Motors Foundation, and $3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds.

DETROIT HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE USES NEW SERVICE TO SEND EMERGENCY INFORMATION TO CELL PHONES AND EMAIL

The City of Detroit Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management is using the Nixle Community Information Service to create and instantly publish important and emergency messages directly to residents via cell phone text message, email, or online at .

The service is available to subscribed residents. Messages may include community events, traffic incidents, and other relevant public safety and emergency information. The service is secure, reliable and easy to use. The messages can be sent specifically to residents registered within a ¼ mile radius. Subscribers can choose the way in which alerts are received.

Residents of Detroit and neighboring communities can begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and the Web by registering at , or texting DETROIT to 888777.

DDOT ANNOUNCES SERVICE CHANGES BEGINNING SEPT. 29

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement weekday schedule service changes effective Saturday, September 29, 2012. Service changes are based on transit demands and are designed to improve the efficiency of the system for customers. The following routes will be affected by these adjustments:

#14 Crosstown #22 Greenfield

#16 Dexter #23 Hamilton

#17 Eight Mile #25 Jefferson/Fort

#18 Fenkell #37 Michigan

#19 Fort

Call DDOT Customer Service Office at (313) 933-1300 to obtain more information, or go to .

DETROIT MUNICIPAL PARKING DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN SIX-DAY ENFORCEMENT OCTOBER 1

The Detroit Municipal Parking Department will resume booting and enforcement on Mondays, beginning October 1. The department will have a six-day operation, Monday through Saturday until 10 p.m. each night.

This initiative will be accomplished through a reallocation of staff and work shifts. Therefore, no overtime will be required.

How Do I Start a Nonprofit? Workshop

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Join us for the free Skillman Good Neighborhoods 2012 Fall Wednesday Workshop Series.

The second workshop, “How Do I Start a Nonprofit?” is: *Wednesday, October 10th* from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the University of Michigan Detroit Center in the South Studio conference room.

We are located at 3663 Woodward, Detroit, Michigan, 48201. Free parking is available on Woodward, in the unmarked lot on Martin Luther King Blvd. across from the Center, and we will also validate parking if you choose to park in the Orchestra Place parking structure behind the building.

REGISTRATION:
There are two (2) ways to register for the workshop:
1) Email Lisa Gonzalez at lisaviva@umich.edu with your contact information including phone number and address, or
2) Call Rachel Williams at (313) 593-0928 and leave a message indicating you want to register for the “How Do I Start a Nonprofit?” workshop along with your contact information.
See you Wednesday, October 10th at 5:30 pm for an exciting time as you learn about starting your own nonprofit!

Visions of Our 44th President

2012-10-02T15:08:00.002-04:00

Visions of Our 44^th President:

An Exhibition of Historic Importance

Groundbreaking art exhibit opens at The Wright Museum, to tour nationally

Visions of Our 44th President is on display NOW through August 4, 2013, and is free with museum admission, which is $8 for adults (ages 13-61), and $5 for seniors (62+) and youth (3-12).

Admission is free for Museum members and children under 3.

The Wright Museum, located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm, and on Sundays from 1 until 5 pm.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History premieres the Visions of Our 44^th President, a sculptural art exhibition on display now through August 2013. Portraying a present-day historical achievement in African American history through contemporary art, including works by Tyree Guyton, Gale Fulton Ross, Faith Ringgold, and Kadir Nelson, this groundbreaking exhibit will become The Wright Museum’s first national traveling exhibition.

Visions of Our 44th President was created to honor and celebrate the historical significance of the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama. Forty-four busts were created from a model that served as a blank canvas, giving forty-four contemporary artists from across the country free reign to creatively interpret this milestone in American history.

“After close study of each of the artists’ work, one experiences so many different emotions, understanding the artists’ talent, inspiration and creativity,” said Peter Kaplan of Our World, LLC, who collaborated with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History on the exhibit. He continued, “Some of the painted busts are thought provoking, serious and strong, some simply lovely and sweet; all are unique and revealing.”

In 2008, Kaplan represented an artist that created one of the official posters for the Obama campaign. Through that association of creativity and purpose, Visions became Kaplan’s dream. It took four years for the exhibition to come to fruition, and Kaplan says the exhibition’s “integration of art, culture and promise are my passion.”

Ann Arbor MI Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8)

2012-08-23T14:29:00.001-04:00

The Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8) Waiting List will open on Mon., Aug. 27th at 8:00 a.m. and will close on Wed. Aug. 29that 8:00 a.m. Applications are available online ONLY. www.a2gov.or/housingcommission **No paper application will be available** If you are disabled and request assistance in completing the application please contact our office prior to the waitlist opening. Check back on August 27, 2012 for access to the online application. The application will NOT be available until August, 27, 2012.

http://www.a2gov.No/

Detroit City Briefs

2012-02-29T19:15:00.001-05:00

DETROIT CITY COUNCIL SELECTS NEW COUNCIL DISTRICT MAP

After several public hearings on four proposed City Council district maps, the Detroit City Council has selected the third of the four proposed maps. The chosen map can be viewed online at www.detroitmi.gov.

Detroit residents will vote on council members by districts in 2013 for the first time since 1918. Voters will elect seven council members by district and two at large.

City officials said they followed three criteria in creating the proposed maps: Districts had to be of equal populations, be compact and contiguous, and not split any ethnic groups clustered within the city.

Last year, voters approved a City Charter calling for City Council representation by district. The revised charter took effect January 1, 2012.

MAYOR DAVE BING ANNOUNCES NEW DDOT CEO AND DEBUT OF NEW BUSES

Mayor Dave Bing announced the appointment of new Detroit Department of Transportation CEO Ron Freeland and debut of the newest buses to the DDOT fleet.

Freeland previously served as a senior executive and board chair of various bus, ports and rail systems in Maryland and Virginia and worked in New York and California.

These new buses – made in America by the Gillig Company – are part of DDOT’s newest fleet of 46 buses, which began arriving Jan. 30. Drivers are being trained to drive the new buses, which are being prepped for service and will be integrated into the existing fleet over the next several weeks.

DETROIT RECREATION CENTERS OFFER LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

Don't swim but would love to learn how? The Detroit Recreation Department is currently offering Learn to Swim Programs at five recreation centers. The cost for the 10-week session is $10 for two, one-hour sessions per week beginning March 26 through June 1. Please call the various centers listed below for the Learn to Swim Program days, times, and ages. Note: For each of the participating centers, swim lessons are offered during adult swim for 18 years and older upon request, and annual center membership is required for all ages.

Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon - 628-0990

5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

17 and under

Kemeny, 2260 S. Fort - 628-0956

5:30-6:30 p.m. Wed. and Friday

17 and under

Coleman A. Young, 2751 Robert Bradby - 628-0998

5-6 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday 6-12 years old

Wed. and Friday 13-17 years old

Heilmann, 19601 Crusade - 224-9334

5-6 p.m

Tuesday and Thursday 6-12 years old

Wed. and Friday 13-17 years old

Patton, 2301 Woodmere - 628-2000

5-6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday

17 years old and under

DETROIT RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT BELLE ISLE PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 26

Are you planning a family reunion or picnic at Belle Isle this summer? The Detroit Recreation Department will take reservations for Belle Isle picnic shelters at the Belle Isle Casino from Monday, March 26 through Wednesday, March 28, from 8 a.m. until noon and 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.).

Reservations for July will take place on March 26, followed by August reservations on March 27 and reservations for May, June, and September on March 28.

Payment must be made in full at the time of the reservation. Cash will be accepted March 26-28. Money orders and certified checks will be accepted. Personal checks will not be accepted.

For more information, please call 313-628-2081.

DETROIT RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPONSORS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN MARCH

The City of Detroit Recreation Department will hold the following programs and activities in March.

March and April -- Leisure Education Activity Program (LEAP)

LEAP is an eight-week program for $10 that offers Water Zumba, Zumba Matics, ice skating, figure skating, hockey and dance, held at the Adams Butzel, Heilmann, Lipke and Young recreation centers. You can start the program at any time. Contact the recreation centers below for exact times and programs.

• Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, (313) 628-0990

• Heilmann, 19601 Crusade, (313) 224-9334

• Lipke, 19320 Van Dyke, (313) 628-0937

• Coleman A. Young, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr., (313) 628-0998

March 23

Detroit Recreation Department Benefit Night at Fuddruckers at 2630 E. Jefferson (City employees must bring a City ID; Non-City employees must bring a Benefit Night flier from any recreation center)

March 31

City Wide Swim Meet at Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Contact Michael Williams at 628-0967.

PeeWee Basketball Tournament at Adams Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, starts at 10 a.m.

For more information, call 628-0949 or 224-9010.

$25,000 NABS Scholarship

2012-02-29T19:01:00.000-05:00

Scholar Guidelines

The National Association of Black Suppliers (NABS) scholarship is a stipend of up to $5000 per year for up to five years that can be used for tuition, room and board and fees at a college or university of the awardees’ choice. It is awarded to African-American students who have graduated from high school, demonstrated outstanding academic and community leadership, and who enroll full-time in engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum.

The NABS Scholarship Purpose

The intent of the NABS scholarship is to provide financial and academic support to high achieving African-American students who intend to pursue careers in or related to the automotive industry. The scholarship efforts are intended to meet three goals:

o To encourage students to develop entrepreneurial skills, as this may lead to an increase in the number of African-American automotive suppliers.

o To recognize the accomplishments of outstanding African-American students and encourage their entry into technology and business careers.

o To provide highly qualified African-American recruits to meet the hiring objectives of NABS trade association members.

Eligibility

To be considered for the NABS Scholarship, potential scholars must meet the following criteria:

o Be a graduating African-American high school senior.

o Be a U.S. citizen

o Plan to be enrolled in a full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate

engineering, technology, business, or a related curriculum of interest to NABS.

(Actual enrollment is required before any awarded funds can be disbursed.)

o Posses a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale throughout your high school career.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should complete the NABS scholarship application post marked to the address below by March 1, 2012. All applications and attachments should be sent to:

NABS Scholarship Fund, Inc. Attn: Rhonda A. Glover, Business Manager

P.O. Box 441243

Detroit, MI 48244

Selection Criteria

The Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients based on the strength of their academic performance, the quality and extent of their extracurricular and community involvement activities, and demonstrated leadership ability. Financial need may be considered in the selection decision.

Selection Process

In order to ensure completeness and eligibility, applications are initially screened by the NABS Scholarship Fund Business Manager. The Scholarship Fund Board will conduct further screening to identify semifinalists who will be interviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The Scholarship Selection Committee is composed of representatives from the Scholarship Fund Board and a selected group of Scholarship Fund Sponsors.

Eligible Programs of Study

Eligible programs of study must have relevance to the automotive industry. Such programs include, but are not limited to, engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, and chemical), Technology (computer, sciences, manufacturing, packaging and logistics), business (finance, accounting, MIS, management, and marketing) and related fields of study.

Financial Award

Notice of financial awards will be mailed to finalists prior to the NABS Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held on May 8, 2012. Prior to distribution of NABS Scholars Funds, the Scholarship Fund Board will review the scholars’ total financial package to determine the appropriate distribution of funds. All payments will be made directly to the educational institution upon confirming enrollment before each semester. The Scholarship Fund Board may, upon its own discretion and the Scholarship Fund’s financial position, make Trendsetter (one time) Awards.

Internship

Summer internships may be available in conjunction with the scholarship program.

Expectations of NABS Scholars

In addition to the academic requirements of the scholarship, NABS requires the following:

o If selected, all scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Scholarship

Luncheon on May 8, 2012

o Attendance at scheduled scholarship functions

o Grades sent to NABS administrator on a semester or quarterly basis

o Attendance at annual student retreats

Renewal Eligibility

o Participating scholar(s) must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater for each semester;

o Scholar(s) must matriculate in a field related to the automotive industry (refer to eligible programs of study).

o Scholar(s) must be enrolled as full-time students (12 credit hours or more).

o Student(s) whose semester or cumulative GPA falls below 2.5, but not below 2.0,

may, at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Fund, not be eligible to receive

further disbursements until the GPA requirement is met. Alternately, the Scholarship Fund, at its sole discretion, may provide a one-time probationary disbursement in good faith the GPA requirement will be met. In no event will more than one probationary disbursement be made. Scholar(s) having a semester or cumulative GPA below 2.0 are not eligible for renewal.

o Periods (semester, trimester, or equivalent) of scholar ineligibility will not extend the total scholarship period from the original award date.

Award Administration

Scholars must arrange to send unofficial transcripts to the NABS Scholarship Fund Board and to his/her mentor before the start of the next semester or term. All payments will be made directly to universities, only after confirmation of continued eligibility. Funds may not be used for any purpose other than those set forth above. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all Funds not applied to tuition, room, board or fees are returned to the NABS Scholarship Fund.

Please Attach the Following Documents

o Official copy of high school transcripts

o Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher)

o Choose one of the following essays – typed with 12 font one page

1. Describe “A Current Event and how it has impacted your life”?

2. Describe “What obstacles have you overcome” what did you learn from it and what life changes have you made because of it?

3. What does it mean to you to have an African American for President?

4. Please explain or profile an “An African-American Entrepreneur”?

5. What is the Value of individual involvement in community development?

o All applicants must submit an original application, postmarked by March 1, 2012.

http://www.nabssf.org/Guide.html

2012 Job Fair April 19th

2012-02-29T18:59:00.000-05:00

Don Bosco Hall and Cody Rouge Neighborhood Partnership will host a 2012 Job Fair. This Great event will be on Thursday, April 19th, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and its location will be @ 19321 W. Chicago, Detroit, Michigan.

For more information contact Don Bosco Hall's Community Resource Center-313-493-9129

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for YOUTH 15-18

2012-02-29T18:49:00.000-05:00

The Greening of Detroit along with SCA,

Johnson Controls Inc, and JP Morgan Chase are

partnering to hire 160 Detroit High School Students this

summer to work outdoors in neighborhood parks and

green spaces and conservation projects . If you are

interested in exploring green careers, and live in Detroit

then the Greening is for you! We strongly encourage

youth from Brightmoore, Northend, Southwest, and Cody

Rouge to tryout. To apply complete an online

application.

Online Application will

be available

March 26-27, 2012.

Accepting applications

until 3:30pm on March 27

or the first 600

applications.

The Greening of Detroit

1418 Michigan Avenue

Detroit MI 48216

www.greeningofdetroit.com

Contact: Linsey Gillery

Youth Employment Coordinator

Phone: [313] 285-1257

linseyb@greeningofdetroit.com

Benefits:

• Gain Leadership Skills
• Work Outside
• Beautify your City
• Earn Money

Community Resource Forum VII

2011-12-29T15:28:00.000-05:00

Community Resource Forum VII, “NO FAMILY LEFT BEHIND” a one stop shop of 50 resources, aimed to empower our communities with resources in education, finance, health, housing, jobs, law and public safety, under one roof, on Saturday, January 14, 2012, the Dr Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Weekend, between the hours of 10:00am and 3:00pm at the Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48221, southeast corner of Curtis.

ALL RESIDENTS, BLOCK CLUBS, COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS,CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS ARE INVITED!!!

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!

Kenneth L. Scott
Executive Director
Community Resource Forum
17301 Livernois # 134
Detroit, Michigan 48221
(313) 819-7065

GRANT $24,500 Down Payment for Home Available!

2011-12-05T18:56:00.001-05:00

P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc. is partnering with National Faith Community Homebuyers. We are now referring qualified families for a down payment grant of up to $24,500 towards the purchase of a new home in Wayne County, MI!

Now's The Time To Buy a House!
Would you believe that a family whose income was $1,500 a month could purchase a beautiful 3 bedroom home in Wayne County and that their house payment is only $271.00 a month, which includes their taxes and insurance? Through the Wayne County NSP Homeownership Program, National Faith Community Homebuyers was able to assist the family's home purchase with a $24,500 subsidy, and made their dream a reality.

This could be you! To request a referral form from P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc. please email us at p.a.t.c.h.e.s.inc@gmail.com and put 'down payment grant' on the subject line. Fill out and return to our address to be referred for this amazing opportunity.

~Tiffany Tilley

P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc.
P.O. Box 211125
Detroit, MI 48221

List of Resources for Entrepreneurs in Michigan

2011-11-23T14:18:00.000-05:00

MEDC

http://www.michiganadvantage.org

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital incentives, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship, strategic partnerships, talent enhancement and urban and community development. MEDC, founded in 1999, also developed and manages the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.

DEGC

http://www.degc.org

DEGC has been designed to make business success in Detroit possible. Many companies know exactly what they're doing, but need help deciding where to do it and how to get there. DEGC has expertise and development tools to support starting and growing businesses in Detroit.

Detroit Targeted Business Development

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=484

The Mayor’s Office of Targeted Business Development (OTBD) is a City of Detroit department, established by ordinance to institute policies through a Policy Board comprised of various City of Detroit Directors. Its primary goal is to insure substantial participation by Detroit businesses in City procurement opportunities. In addition, the OTBD is the City’s premier business resource center that fosters relationships between Detroit businesses and other business development resource agencies that help to build capacity for our targeted businesses.

Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

http://www.detroitchamber.com/

With over 20,000 members and affiliates, that employ over three quarters of a million workers, the Detroit Regional Chamber is one of the largest chambers of commerce in the country. The Chamber’s mission is carried out through business attraction efforts, advocacy, strategic partnerships and valuable benefits to members.

DABO

http://dabodetroit.org/

The Detroit Association of Black Organizations, (DABO) is a federation of over 130 black, and non-black organizations whose primary purpose and mission is to empower, equip and to serve the organizations that belong to the federation. Offers free classes for entrepreneurs.

SBAM

https://www.sbam.org/

Small Business Administration Michigan’s members are as diverse as Michigan's economy. From accountants to appliance stores, manufacturers to medical, and restaurants to retailers, what unites SBAM's membership is the spirit of entrepreneurship. SBAM is a non-profit organization that is governed by an elected board of directors, who are also members. Additionally, SBAM is guided by an extensive network of volunteer committees.

African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce

http://africancaribbeanchamber.com/

The African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) is organized to advance the general welfare and prosperity of all its members in all areas and to promote business interests of its members for development of African & Caribbean businesses. All necessary means of promotion shall be provided and particular attention and emphasis shall be given to the economic, civic, commercial, cultural, industrial and educational interests of its members.

DYP

http://www.detroityoungprofessionals.org/

Detroit Young Professionals (DYP) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization that provides professional development, social networking and civic engagement opportunities. DYP is Dedicated to making metro Detroit a better place and developing our region's next generation of leaders. Founded in November 2007, DYP began as a grassroots collective of diverse, forward-thinking individuals with a passion for cultivating creativity, entrepreneurship and a spirit of community in metropolitan Detroit. Since then, we've evolved into an independent nonprofit organization with one of the largest networks of young leaders, innovators and changemakers in Southeast Michigan.

International Detroit Black Expo

http://www.detroitblackexpo.com/

The Detroit Black Expo (DBE) is the largest African American Consumer Expo in the State of Michigan featuring more than 200 black-owned businesses, 500 conference attendees and 2,000 consumers. The DBE “Economic, Networking and Entrepreneurship Conference” provides attendees with education, resources and networking opportunities. The DBE also highlights, showcases and promotes African American businesses throughout the black Diaspora. But, more importantly it’s an unique opportunity for corporations to reach the African American business community and target demographic of choice. DBE is mission-based and market driven. The Detroit Black Expo is the official conference of the Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

Tech Town

http://techtownwsu.org/

TechTown, Detroit’s research and technology park, was established in 2000 when Wayne State University, General Motors and the Henry Ford Health System convened to create an engine of economic growth with both local and statewide impact. TechTown seeks to reignite Detroit’s entrepreneurial culture by providing incubation and acceleration resources including space for lease, coaching, mentoring, educational workshops and access to talent and capital.

NAWBO

http://www.nawbogdc.org/home.php

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), headquartered in Washington, DC is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all kinds of businesses. The organization currently has 90 chapters in the United States, and is affiliated with Les Femmes Chefs d' Enterprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Business Owners).

The Greater Detroit Chapter, chartered in 1980, is made up of the finest entrepreneurial women in the area who share their experience and empower each other through NAWBO membership. Their businesses range from sole proprietorship operations to those with nearly 200 employees. Among them are lawyers, financial consultants, printers,media specialists, event planners, manufacturers and property managers. Now, more than ever, if you want something done, there is probably a NAWBO woman who can do it. Our members are women business owners who share the Association's clear and common goal — the growth and success of women in the business arena.

Bizdom U

http://www.bizdom.com/

The Bizdom U team is determined to usher in a new, prosperous era of entrepreneurship in the great cities of Detroit and Cleveland by empowering entrepreneurs to start-up and lead successful businesses. They are driving the vision of the founder in order to produce future leaders of Detroit and Cleveland.

Inside the Poetry Box NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE!

2011-10-17T18:20:00.000-04:00

Available now on Amazon Kindle for only $2.99! Click the link below:
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CNC Machinists Job Opening

2011-10-15T13:08:00.003-04:00

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME NO LATER THAN

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2011

CNC Machinists

3 openings (2^nd shift) 4:45-3:30AM

Will look at t-p

Pay Rate $17-20/hr

Contractors will work 67 hours per week

Need to pass a drug, background and physical to start

Title: CNC Machinist

Machines - Fanuc, Heiden Hein, Fidia.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Aerospace tooling experience highly preferred

· Highest level of skill in reading complex blueprints, including:

Ø Ability to identify and find specifications

Ø Knowledgeable in geometric tolerances (understand and recognize all symbols)

Ø Thorough understanding of general tolerances

Ø Comprehend sections and views

Ø Understand reference system

· Straight Five-axis experience in necessary to perform

duties. (will accept 3&2 experience)

· Demonstrated high level experience in contour and manual machining

Ø Know how to swing an indicator

Ø Comprehensive understanding of 3-D contouring

Ø Thorough understanding of speeds and feeds

Ø Knowledge of set-up, cutting and holding techniques

Ø Understanding of cusp height and cordal deviation

· Experienced with a variety of materials including exotic metals such as invar, stainless, and P-20

· Understanding of material properties

· Ability to match equipment and techniques to various materials

· Understand purpose and functionality of component being machined

· Capable of productionizing like components

· Understands electronic file management system and possesses organizational skills

· Have own tools and precision measuring equipment per attached listing. (see Machine Tooling Requirement List)

· Works in a most efficient manner.

· Understand and work to all QMS procedures, objectives and work instructions

· Ability to properly use Visual manufacturing to enable job tracking and monitoring.

· Prefer at least 10 years machining experience

· Must be able to achieve quality and production goals.

DEBRA L. BLACKETT

Career Services Associate

Workforce & Continuing Education

MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE - MTEC

(Direct:) 586-498-4052

(Fax:) 586-498-4101

(Email: Blackettd@macomb.edu

YOUR PARTNER IN JOB DEVELOPMENT

Inside the Poetry Box is Coming Soon to Amazon.com

2011-10-11T17:22:00.000-04:00

Sex, Sex, and more Sex…

2011-09-07T12:58:00.002-04:00

I feel like I’m coming out of the closet here (no it’s not what you think). I know this is a risqué subject but I also feel like someone has to say it. In the past year, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of youth; many of them are teens and pre-teens. My children, sisters, nieces, nephews, many cousins and mentees are also in this age category. They are combated every single day with explicit images of sexual activity via, radio, television, peer contact, the internet, and in school. They have adults giving them condoms, telling them that sex is just a part of life and to just be careful. Yes, its human nature we know that’s a fact. However, I believe that self-regulation and control should be taught to our children. Don’t validate the madness! Children imitate what they see. If they are going to just be defiant, I rather them be safe and have protection than to be sorry. But it’s important to give them messages filled with values and morals. They need people that can be honest and straight forward with them about sex and abstinence. They need strong support systems helping them make good choices, so they can fight against what has become society’s norm, even though it’s not what’s best.

Here are some scary facts:

A large number of teens are sexually active. According to the CDC, in 2005, 47 percent of high school students had had sex at least once, and 14 percent had had four or more sexual partners. Sixty-three percent of sexually active students had used condoms the last time they had sex, but only 18 percent had used birth control pills. Furthermore, one quarter of sexually active high school students had used drugs or alcohol before the most recent time they had sex. It is clearly important to teach teens how to make decisions that protect both their bodies and their minds. http://std.about.com/od/prevention/tp/toptencompsexed.htm

Unfortunately, they do not hear a lot of stories about or from people who successfully abstain and the benefits that out weigh their desires are not always properly related. So I decided to share and I hope others will do the same.

My children’s god-mother was abstinent 10 years before she married her best-friend. He had already made the decision to become abstinent before they even thought about becoming a couple. As single people at that time, they encouraged me to try abstinence too. For us, it was from a religious stand point. Their church promoted abstinence and so did mine. I had other reasons, but religion was number one. I also had other friends and acquaintances practicing giving me plenty of encouragement. That support system truly helped me, especially in the beginning. I am a divorcee and have been practicing abstinence for six years, although I messed up twice, I am still proud! I know that I am God’s work in progress and I am truly working toward my personal goal.

There are many people who practice abstinence, but you hear more about people having relations than you hear about people abstaining from them and for youth it is not exactly the coolest thing to do. It is truly a challenge. Temptation is everywhere. The truth is, you can be young, have a fun life style, date, be attractive, be popular, and still be abstinent. ; ) Whatever your age its not an impossible feat, be encouraged and be empowered!

I wanted to share some facts, (outside of obvious religious reasons) with those of you who are mentors, parents or a young person thinking about waiting. I hope you find the information helpful:

· REASON #1 STD’S

http://www.stdtestingdetroit.com/detroit-std-statistics

Note: Rates are per 100,000 people.

Michigan STD Facts

Michigan reported 16,866 AIDS cases to CDC, cumulatively, from the beginning of the epidemic through December 2008. Michigan ranked 15th highest among the 50 states in cumulative reported AIDS cases.

Michigan ranked 31st among 50 states, with 2.1 cases of P&S syphilis per 100,000 persons. The number of congenital syphilis cases decreased from 22 in 1999 to 10 in 2008.

Ranked 14th among 50 states in chlamydial infections (446 per 100,000 persons) and ranked 7th among 50 states in gonorrheal infections (169.4 per 100,000 persons). Reported rates of chlamydia among women (659.6 cases per 100,000) were 3 times greater than those among men (221.9 cases per 100,000).

For U.S. stats please visit http://www.avert.org/std-statistics-america.htm

· REASON #2 Single Mother’s

Detroit’s single families define the real State of the City

…family disintegration continues to threaten the well-being of city residents.

The extent of this problem was confirmed in a recent study by the Baltimore-based Annie E. Casey Foundation. Comparing statistics for its Kids Count report, the organization reported that Detroit ranks No.1 in unmarried births among the nation’s 50 largest cities. Of the 16,729 babies born in Detroit in 1997, 13,574 were black, 1,679 were white and 817 were Hispanic. Seventy-one percent were born to unmarried mothers. This compared with a state average of 33 percent and a 50-city average of 43 percent.

Government statistics reveal that the percentage of all babies born to unwed mothers nationally rose to 32 percent in 1997 from only 5.3 percent in 1960. Among blacks nationally, 69 percent of births were to unwed mothers. And in a departure from previous increases in births to unwed teen mothers, 70 percent of births to single mothers involved women 20 or older.

For full article please visit this link http://www.dadi.org/dn_bleak.htm

According to Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2007, released by the U.S. Census Bureau in November, 2009, there are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States today, and those parents are responsible for raising 21.8 million children (approximately 26% of children under 21 in the U.S. today).

· REASON #3 Emotional Instability

Using sex as a coping mechanism can create depression, low self-esteem, or interpersonal problems, and often leads to hyper sexuality. It also can inhibit intimacy, prevent personal and interpersonal growth, and diminish sexual satisfaction. Unless we help adolescents become aware of these needs and how they influence sexual behavior, they will develop immature, ineffective, unsatisfying relationships and sexual habits that will carry into adulthood. (p. 755)

Shaughnessy and Shakesby (1992) explained that adolescents have a tough time with true emotional intimacy for three reasons. First, they do not have the verbal skills to effectively label or describe their feelings. Second, their hopes, dreams and aspirations are not very concrete, and third, sharing emotional intimacy does not always involve a conscious decision like having sex. Thus, sex has become a convenient symbol and method to deal with this need for emotional intimacy. However, true emotional growth may be stunted by the substitution of sex for intimacy. Hajcak and Garwood (1988) state, most teenagers have too many unresolved nonsexual needs to truly enjoy and grow through an active sex life. Indulging in sex inhibits their emotional and sexual needs and, unfortunately, many of these teenagers will never learn to separate the two. (p. 760)

Please go to the website for the completed version.

http://www.teen-aid.org/Abstinence_Education/psychological_argument_for_abstinence_and_commitment.htm

· REASON #4

Please go to the links below for great additional reasons…

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/453422/10_reasons_to_practice_abstinence_beliefs.html?cat=72

http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Reasons-To-Choose-Abstinence&id=455036

FREE Resource for DPS Students!

2010-11-04T09:23:00.001-04:00

Did you know that only 25% of seniors graduate in Detroit? Did you know that by the time your child is in 12th grade they are 4 years behind their counterparts in the suburbs? Many lack the basic skills of Reading and Math. Sadly many of them are getting lost in the shuffle of the system but you can change that. We are compiling a list of sites so your children can get the help they need with FREE Tutoring. Please pass this information on to every parent you know!

~Tiffany D. Tilley

Free Tutoring in Math & Reading for K-8 students attending Detroit Public Schools. (Please contact Abike for more information, not the sites)

Jordan Missionary Baptist Church

703 Newport St.

Detroit, MI

Healing Springs Church of God in Christ

3975 Trumbull

Detroit, MI

Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self-Development

65 Cadillac ste. 2200

Detroit, MI

Let Them Come Baptist Church

10320 Hamilton

Detroit, MI

Contact Abike Martins TODAY atMarketing@abike.org OR 313.475.0042

Hurry some seating is limited!

Job Leads

2010-07-18T17:17:00.002-04:00

Rochester Hills Chrysler 1301 S. Rochester; Rochester Hills-(Porter) contact Jerry Dawe/Dave Robbins

Ed Rinke Buick 24231 Van Dyke; Center Line-Porter

Joint Production Technology 15381 Hallmark Court; Macomb Township-various General Labor positions

Michigan Catholic Credit Union 255 E. Maple; Troy-Teller (pt)

Punati Chemical 1160 N. Opdyke; Auburn Hills-General Labor (must have computer inventory, manufacturing experience)

Jo-Ad Industries 31465 Stephenson Highway; Madison Heights-General Labor

IFL Group 6860 S. Service Drive; Waterford-Shipping & Receiving Clerk

George Johnson & Co. 1200 Buhl Bldg.; Detroit-Accountant

City of Berkley 3338 Coolidge Hwy; Berkley-Clerk/Cashier (pt)

523 W. Nine Mile; Ferndale-Custodian (pt) apply 10-12 noon on Wednesday and Friday

City of Birmingham 556 W. Maple; Birmingham-Zamboni Driver @ 10-12/hr

Salome’s Detail Center 32432 W. 8 Mile; Farmington-Auto Detailer

Gospel Arts Showcase (FREE Event)

2010-07-16T04:02:00.000-04:00

Truly Blessed Communications presents the Gospel Arts Showcase. Sunday, July 18th from 3pm to 6pm at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Mount Clemens, MI (Exit 237 off I-94; northeast of Detroit). This is a FREE event. You will only have to pay $2 per car for parking.

Participating Artists:

R.I.M.E.

Rated PG

Evenoa LeCour

Fresh N Blessed

Anisa Jones

LaRue Hill

God's Hands of Praise

Walking By Faith Ministries

Chris Bartley

Aaron Spratling

and more!!!

Guest Emcee:

Caleb Foster (WDRJ 1440 AM)

You don't want to miss this awesome event!

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking Christian artists of every genre and talent to present their ministry at this open market venue. If you are interested in participating in the August 22nd showcase, please email pastorj@wtbcradio.com with a link or attachment of an example of your ministry by 10pm on July, 28th to be included on the flyer and in radio PSA's. We will accept participants after that date, but they will not be on the flyers. If you have worked with Pastor J before, you only need to call, email, or text to confirm you are able to participate.

Pastor E. L. Jones, Jr.

Truly Blessed Communications

http://www.TrulyBlessedCommunications.com/

269-487-6652

WTBC Radio

http://www.WTBCRadio.com/

Truly Blessed Communications

P.O. Box 5025

Warren, MI 48090

LIVE LARGE! With Gail Perry-Mason & Edward Foxworth III

2010-07-02T11:05:00.001-04:00

Blast Off With Us!

2010-07-02T11:01:00.001-04:00

MEG Website

P.A.T.C.H.E.S. Inc.

MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Information

How Do I Apply?

Section 8 Housing in Taylor, MI

Community Info

Free Health Care Forum

Lunch at Oakland Mediation Center on November 13th!

City Briefs

How Do I Start a Nonprofit? Workshop

Join us for the free Skillman Good Neighborhoods 2012 Fall Wednesday Workshop Series.

Visions of Our 44th President

Ann Arbor MI Housing Choice Voucher (formerly Section 8)

Detroit City Briefs

$25,000 NABS Scholarshi​p

2012 Job Fair April 19th

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT for YOUTH 15-18

Community Resource Forum VII

*GRANT* $24,500 Down Payment for Home Available!

List of Resources for Entrepreneurs in Michigan

Inside the Poetry Box NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON KINDLE!

CNC Machinists Job Opening

Inside the Poetry Box is Coming Soon to Amazon.com

Sex, Sex, and more Sex…

Detroit’s single families define the real State of the City

FREE Resource for DPS Students!

Job Leads

Gospel Arts Showcase (FREE Event)

LIVE LARGE! With Gail Perry-Mason & Edward Foxworth III

Blast Off With Us!

$25,000 NABS Scholarship

GRANT $24,500 Down Payment for Home Available!