Focus: HOPE

Type: Organization

Name: Focus: HOPE

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 3 mins ago - 2 reports

GM launches paid internship program for area high school students to fix up Detroit neighborhoods

The students are planning their projects now and will begin work in mid-June. The program will conclude in August.Some of their work could include cleaning up parks, tending a community garden or setting up local food banks.The interns will also have ... [Published Michigan Live - 2 hours ago]

Entities: Detroit (Michigan, United States), Detroit Public Schools, Hamtramck High School, Central Collegiate, Focus: HOPE

First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 1 hour ago - 2 reports

General Motors Company

GM launching summer program to teach Detroit-area students leadership, career skills

General Motors Co. said Monday it is launching GM Student Corps, a new program that will provide paid summer internships to 110 Detroit-area high school students who will work on community service projects. They also will learn from mentors and hone career ... [Published Detroit News - 2 hours ago]

Entities: General Motors Company, University of Detroit Mercy, Leadership, Detroit Public Schools, Mark Reuss

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Scholastic Corporation

Mercy announces Class of 2013 valedictorian and salutatorian

Mercy High School announces that the Class of 2013 valedictorian is Kathleen M. Coerdt and salutatorian is Christina Hadley, both Novi residents.The students will address the 179 graduates at the 68th Mercy High School commencement ceremony on May 30 ... [Published Farmington MI Observer - May 19 2013]

Entities: Scholastic Corporation, Brown University, Georgetown University

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Stork

Making A Difference: Everyday Hero, Rev. Gloriane Hymon...

DETROIT -For the past several months, Reverend Gloriane Hymon Wiley, or as most folks call her, Gloria, has been serving as the Interim Executive Director of the Friendship House in Hamtramck.$ Friendship House is an 83-year-old organization that has ... [Published ClickOnDetroit.com - May 19 2013]

Entities: Focus: HOPE, Harvest House, Friendship, Stork, Harvest

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Compuware Corporation

Katherine Foran: In Detroit, put the value of early learning to work for all children

?We are consumed by issues of remediation,? Dan Varner, CEO of Excellent Schools Detroit, observed. We struggle with costly ?fixes,? targeting academic failure, high dropout rates, unemployment, low wages, higher substance abuse and incarceration rates, ... [Published Michigan Live - May 16 2013]

Entities: Focus: HOPE, Compuware Corporation, Education, Denise Smith (athlete)

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Snyder makes appointment to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services

LANSING, Mich.-Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the appointment of William Jones, of Birmingham, to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.Created by Executive Order 2012-10, the 17-member council reviews, analyzes and advises Michigan Rehabilitation ... [Published Michigan.gov - May 14 2013]

Entities: Rick Snyder, William Jones, Rehabilitation

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 07 2013 - 2 reports

Focus: HOPE

Economic Rebound Not Catching In Detroit As 60 Percent Of Kids Live In Poverty « CBS Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Community agencies in Wayne County spent the lunch hour tackling a tough question - that for many doesn't have a clear cut answer. Monday at Focus:HOPE more than 75 people sat to hear the Data Driven Detroit lecture entitled "How are ... [Published The Huffington Post | Full News Feed - May 07 2013]

Entities: Detroit (Michigan, United States), Focus: HOPE

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Governor reappoints members of Utility Consumer Participation Board

LANSING, Mich. ‒ Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the reappointments of all five members of the state Utility Consumer Participation Board."I thank the members for their fine work and continued service," said Snyder.The board provides grants to qualified ... [Published Michigan.gov - May 02 2013]

Entities: Wayne State University, Rick Snyder, Focus: HOPE, Crystal (Telecom)

First reported May 02 2013 - Updated May 02 2013 - 1 reports

Tom Josaitis on Transitioning into Career with Focus Hope - The Craig Fahle Show

Tom Josaitus, son of Focus Hope co-founder Elanor Josaitus, discusses his career shift toward Focus Hope and new initiatives the long-time Detroit organization is implementing.Click on the audio player above and feel free to leave your comments below ... [Published WDET 101.9FM - May 02 2013]

Entities: Focus: HOPE, Detroit (Michigan, United States)

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

Detroit NAACP sponsors job fair Friday

The Detroit Branch NAACP will host its 8th Annual Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! -- A Super Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Chapel in the Dome, 7707 W. Outer Drive, Detroit.The free career expo isopen to the public and will feature several ... [Published Detroit Free Press - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: National Association for the Advancement of Col..., Focus: HOPE, The Art Institutes

First reported Apr 22 2013 - Updated Apr 22 2013 - 1 reports

Chevrolet Helps Bring 'Power of Play' to Kids of Detroit Via Donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Chevrolet will make a special delivery later this month of 1,350 virtually indestructible One World Futbols, bringing the "power of play" to children in Detroit with the help of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit."We're applying our very ... [Published Individual.com - Apr 22 2013]

Entities: Donations, General Motors Company, Focus: HOPE, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Public Schools

First reported Dec 11 2012 - Updated Dec 12 2012 - 1 reports

The Chrysler Foundation Shares Holiday Joy with Southeastern Michigan Organizations

Donations include toys, clothing, household merchandise and 20,000 die cast cars SOURCE: Chrysler Group LLC DESCRIPTION: December 11, 2012 /3BL Media/ - The Chrysler Foundation is making the season brighter for local children and their families by ... [Published theCSRfeed - Dec 11 2012]

Entities: Chrysler LLC, Orchards (United States), Focus: HOPE

Quotes

"Improving the quality of life in our communities means more than writing a check," said Reuss. "It also requires investing in our young people, teaching them how good it feels to see their hard work help others, and providing them with the skills they need to lead and succeed as professionals and as citizens. Once you serve, you're hooked for life."

GM Hires Detroit-area High Schoolers to Serve, Learn, Lead [Published Barchart - 2 hours ago]

...She now works countless hours helping and assisting those who " are the least of us." Board member Kathleen Ninivaggi states, " Because of the many that we serve, we have to embark upon a capital campaign for renovation. Somehow we have to raise at least $350,000. in order to meet the needs of those who need us." As$ Gloria reflects , she remembers her mother going through out the community helping and giving to others...

Making A Difference: Everyday Hero, Rev. Gloriane Hymon... [Published ClickOnDetroit.com - May 19 2013]

"William brings years of valuable experience to this council and I am confident he will effectively serve in this role" said Snyder

Snyder makes appointment to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services [Published Michigan.gov - May 14 2013]

"I thank the members for their fine work and continued service" said Snyder

Governor reappoints members of Utility Consumer Participation Board [Published Michigan.gov - May 02 2013]

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Governor reappoints members of Utility Consumer... [Published Michigan.gov - May 02 2013]
Tom Josaitis on Transitioning into Career with ... [Published WDET 101.9FM - May 02 2013]
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