To continue their support of local communities and businesses, Comerica Bank is pledging that for every Detroit Lions first down at Ford Field, they will give a philanthropic investment of $100 to a dedicated non-profit. Each games total will be invested toward a different non-profit for a total of eight community organizations. Learn more about the organizations selected for this year's program below.
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First Down Donation Participants
January 9, 2021
DEFY Mentoring Program
Determined Exceptional Fearless Youth (DEFY) provides access, exposure, and mentorship to youth of all ages in Southeastern Michigan. Building community and opportunity for every child through development and operation of new programming that creates a holistic approach to engagement and service in our community. We offer financial literacy, academic enrichment, STEM education, robotics, entrepreneurship, and more.
For more information visit: https://www.defyprogram.org/
Donation Amount: $1,900
December 19, 2021
College for Creative Studies
Since 1979, The Detroit Association of Black Organizations (DABO) has been providing the resources, education, and training needed to build unity, sustainability, and empowerment in the community.
For more information visit: https://dabodetroitinc.com/
Donation Amount: $2,200
December 5, 2021
LAHC
LAHC- Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities is a humans services agency with 39 years of dedicated services to the community. The mission of LAHC is to empower communities, one family at a time, by advancing the educational, social, health and economic well-being of Southeast Michigan Residents. LAHC serves 60,000 individuals annually through a myriad of programs focused on education and youth development, public health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Nutrition and Physical Fitness Education, Housing assistance and social services.
For more information visit: https://lahc.org/
Donation Amount: $2,300
November 25, 2021
Abigayle Ministries
Organization description:Â Abigayle Ministries is a residential program for homeless pregnant moms and babies. Through the generosity of our donors and supporters, women and their infants can stay with us for 2 years for no cost. We provide a safe place in our home, warm meals, and support as we assist them with finding employment, housing, physical and mental health wellness programs, nutrition programs, parenting classes, drivers license, transportation...whatever they need to help them to be financially stable as they move forward with their lives. Our goal is to break the chains of poverty over mind, body and spirit with the help of God for mom, baby and the generations that follow.
For more information visit: www.abigayleministries.org
Donation Amount: $1,400
October 31, 2021
Citadel Community Development
Citadel Community Development Corporation was created to provide various positive programs that will assist in the enhancement of the citizens of Detroit. We provide services and support in health and wellness, domestic violence, educational resources, employment opportunities, tutorial services, teen enrichment classes, reading skills and strategies, back to school supply giveaway, monthly food giveaway, and youth summer camps.
For more information visit: https://www.citadelcdc.org/
Donation Amount: $1,500
October 17, 2021
Life Directions
Life Directions' vision is to see Peers Inspiring Peers for success as they pursue values, personal growth, and college and career paths. Our mission is to motivate young adults, ages 13-35, especially the economically disadvantaged and "at-risk," to mature into responsible, productive adults through self-direction."
For more information visit: www.lifedirections.org
Donation Amount: $1,500
September 26, 2021
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Founded in 1929, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen serves Metro Detroit by providing food, clothing, and human development programs to the people of our community. In addition to preparing and serving meals at two soup kitchen locations, it operates a shower program, emergency food pantry, and an after-school program for children. It also distributes household items and clothing. Its Earthworks Urban Farm harvests six tons of produce from a 1.5-acre organic farm, while sharing knowledge on sustainable relationships between human beings and the earth. The Soup Kitchen's On the Rise Bakery affords workforce development and skills training for formerly-incarcerated citizens. In addition, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen's Jefferson House – a twelve-bed residential substance use disorder treatment facility – assists men seeking to reclaim their lives from substance use disorders.
For more information visit: www.cskdetroit.org
Donation Amount: $2,200
September 12, 2021
Detroit Police Athletic League
Detroit PAL is celebrating its 52nd Anniversary of serving young people in Detroit and beyond. The next generation of leaders is being shaped for the future. In partnership with the Detroit Police Department and community volunteers, PAL is helping youth find their greatness through athletics, academics, and leadership development
For more information visit: www.detroitpal.org
