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HOPE Fund Committee Members Howard Israel, Henry Grix Honored for Fundraising Work
Longtime community philanthropists Howard Israel and Henry Grix were honored this month by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter for their work with the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, The HOPE Fund and [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives in Oakland County EMS Vaccinations Begin Tomorrow
PONTIAC — The first 1,950 doses of the novel coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech arrived today at Oakland County Health Division. Initial vaccinations will begin by appointment only on Friday, Dec. 18, in Waterford for emergency medical service [...]
SAGE Metro Detroit Offers $50 Gift Card for Participation in Survey, Focus Group on LGBTQ Housing, Service Needs
LGBTQ-focused organizations in Southeast Michigan want to hear housing and service needs for same-gender-loving and LGBTQ older adults in Southeast Michigan, and SAGE Metro Detroit is seeking 50 individuals to give feedback on an 80-question, [...]
Eat, Pray, Love, Direct
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2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship Application is Open to Metro Detroit Artists
DETROIT — Beginning today, Metro Detroit artists are invited to apply for a 2021 Kresge Artist Fellowship. Fellowships are funded by The Kresge Foundation and administered by Kresge Arts in Detroit at the College for Creative Studies. Now in its [...]
Detroit LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce to Hold Dec. 10 Virtual Wine Tasting
The Detroit Regional LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and Wines for Humanity is calling all wine lovers for a tasting event. On Thursday, Dec. 10, everyone from fully fledged sommeliers and wine aficionados to the casual social drinker can participate in [...]
First-Annual LGBTQ Pop-Up Shop to Debut Dec. 19 in Detroit
While the holiday season brings with it an air of wintertime cheer for most, many in the LGBTQ community know that the holidays can sometimes be associated with strained familial relationships. However, on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m., [...]