Director's Diary
January/February, 2012
Hoping the New Year finds everyone healthy and happy! The Center has tackled 2012 vigorously and we are off and running to what we feel will be another glorious year! Just a few highlights:
- We have hired a new Development Manager, Nancy Skula, whose experience in grant writing and planned giving is essential as the Center moves towards self-sufficiency.
- Dr. Calvin Brown and his staff worked with our kids to teach them proper oral hygiene habits and gave them free toothbrushes, etc. to keep those smiles bright!
- Delta Saulsberry of the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center visited with our adult students and provided information on how they may be eligible for tuitition assistance.
- The Center was asked to give a workshop on March 8 to the Brightmoor/Redford community on our programs and services.
- The John Prost Show taped interviews with staff and a volunteer to promote our services on the Eastside.
In reflecting upon 2011, we saw our student census increase by 83%! It is astonishing to realize that even with this increase in students, we are barely scratching the surface of meeting the needs of Detroit and its surrounding communites.
We are grateful for the support of our friends and invite you to play a role in what we believe will be a spectacular year for the Center!
Diane Renaud
Executive Director/CEO