Charities Benefitting

Great Futures start HERE! Clubs provide 20,000 children with after school and weekend programs designed to help kids achieve academic success, build good character and develop strong leadership skills. We help kids discover their full potential and grow up to become responsible, self-reliant and caring adults.
248.473.1400
Chairpersons: Stephen & Laurie Girsky

BHGH has a unique approach to help academically capable children in need achieve academic success. Our core model, a residential scholarship program for at-risk youth, provides the structure and support needed to help them reach their greatest potential. We provide children with arms-around care, safe homes and environments, a first-class education, and opportunities to learn more about themselves and the world. The result? 100% of our scholars graduate from high school and attend college.
313.862.0707
Chairperson: Mr. Frank Torre

The mission of the Children's Center is to help children and families shape their own futures. We work to heal the hearts and minds of over 7,500 Greater Detroit children and families annually by providing therapeutic treatment to overcome emotional and intellectual challenges, trauma from abuse, neglect and violence, grief and loss. Learn more about The Children's Center and more than 20 inter-related programs offered at www.thechildrenscenter.com.
313.831.5535
Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. William Clay Ford, Jr.

The Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation is dedicated to the health and wellness of children in our community. The Foundation raises and grants philanthropic resources to fuel pediatric research, education, and the prevention of the childhood diseases and injuries. We strive to make a significant, lasting and positive impact on children's health, giving them hope to discover their dreams. Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation ensures that every gift advances the mission of optimal, comprehensive health for our children. To learn more, please go to www.chmfoundation.org.
313.964.6994
Chairpersons: Dr. and Mrs. Herman and Shirley Gray

Established in 1998 at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, the fund supports programs and activities that assist children and youth in the seven counties of southeast Michigan.
313.961.6675
Advisory Committee members include: Mr. Jim Seavitt and Mr. Bob Shuman

Since 1920, The Detroit Institute for Children (DIC) has been the leader in innovative treatment for special needs children throughout Southeast Michigan. The DIC provides outpatient and in-school medical and rehabilitative care through a variety of exceptional speech, occupational and physical therapies. Our mission is to care for children with physical, developmental, neurological or behavioral special needs in a way that is positive, passionate, integrated and family-centered so that the children can maximize their potential within their families and the community.
www.detroitchildren.org
313.832.1100
Chairpersons: Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford II

Providing compassionate and comprehensive services for children in need since 1924. Judson Center is a leader in finding family-centered solutions for the challenges facing children with autism, developmental and behavioral special needs; abuse and neglect; those waiting for a permanent home through adoption; and many others. Learn more at www.judsoncenter.org.
248-549-4339
Chairpersons: Stephen and Bobbi Polk

Established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, March of Dimes Metro Detroit continues to successfully fight to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through community services, advocacy, research and education. In 2013, the foundation will celebrate its 75th anniversary by highlighting the continued strides made globally, nationally and even locally, right here in Southeast Michigan.
248.359.1550
Chairpersons: Scott & Cristina Garberding

In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, Think Detroit PAL builds character in young people through athletic, academic and leadership development programs. Together with 1,500 trained and certified volunteer mentors, the organization serves more than 10,000 girls and boys annually, helping them learn the values of respect, responsibility, diversity, discipline, leadership and teamwork.
www.thinkdetroitpal.org
313.833.1600
Chairperson: Mr. Mark Woods