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ARISE Detroit! extends to all Detroiters (inside and outside the city) an invitation
to participate in a great new Annual event for Detroit. It’s called ARISE Detroit!
Neighborhoods Day: Renewing the Village, held Saturday, August 7, 2010.
What is most unique about this effort is that it is not an event held in just one
place, much like many downtown celebrations. Instead, it is held simultaneously;
in neighborhoods all over the city on the same day. We hope you will plan an event
in your neighborhood and be a part of this day.
The goal is to reconnect city residents with each other, learn about community programs
and re-embrace the neighborly spirit that many of us grew up with years ago.The
first annual Neighborhoods Day, held on August 4, 2007, featured events at more
than 50 sites throughout the city. City cultural institutions were also involved
with special activities, including the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Public
Library, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit
Riverfront Conservancy.
Neighborhoods Day was strongly supported by Detroit and Wayne County government
leaders, church groups, business organizations and the health care community. It
was also supported by the Skillman Foundation, a major funder of ARISE Detroit.
Your participation can help make this year’s event bigger and better than the last
three years celebrating this day.
We encourage you to find your own activity that best reflects your community’s needs
and interests. Last year, some groups had neighborhood parades, cleanups, picnics
or anti-crime marches. Some groups gave out scholarships and others held recreational
activities. Many sites had free health screenings from local health institutions.
The day produced positive media coverage for participating groups and organizations
and helped instill a spirit of hope throughout the city.
"ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day was a beacon of kindness and fellowship much needed
for a neighborhood trying to come back to its greatness," said Patricia Woods, of
the Arden Park East Block Club Association.
For a $50 registration fee, your organization will receive your own customized banner,
T-shirts, a neighborhood "tool kit," which is a package of information on city services
and programs. More importantly, you will be connected to other like-minded groups
all over the city who will be part of this special day for Detroit.
We look forward to your participation. Simply visit our web site at
www.arisedetroit.org to register or call us at 313-921-1955. We are happy
to assist you.
Yours for a better Detroit,
Luther Keith,
Executive Director
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