Friends of the Children - Detroit

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: MAGNA 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to our Sponsor, Magna for the support!🙏 Their commitment to our mission has been instrumental in ensuring we can continue providing 12+ years of mentorship for our 64 amazing kids. 💙 As we gear up for our Time for the Children Gala on June 4, 2025, at Ford Field, we want to take a moment to thank Magna for helping us make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve. 🌱 💡 Want to support our mission too? There are still limited sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love to have you join us in making a difference! 🌟 VIP Sponsor – $25,000 🌟 50/50 Segment Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Champagne Toast Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Video Sponsor – $10,000 🌟 Valet Sponsor – $7,500 Deadline for sponsorships: April 25, 2025 •• 📧 Contact Audrey at awalker@friendsdetroit.org for more information! #FriendsOfTheChildren #DetroitGala #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #SupportOurKids #TimeForTheChildren #MAGNA #FriendsDetroit #ThankYou #ImpactfulPartnership

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: FAMIGLIA WEALTH 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to our Sponsor, Famiglia Wealth, and the unwavering support for the past 5 years! 🙏 Their commitment to our mission has been instrumental in ensuring we can continue providing 12+ years of mentorship for our 64 amazing kids. 💙 As we gear up for our Time for the Children Gala on June 4, 2025, at Ford Field, we want to take a moment to thank Jason M. Geisz, CFP® Famiglia Wealth for helping us make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve. 🌱 💡 Want to support our mission too? There are still limited sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love to have you join us in making a difference! 🌟 VIP Sponsor – $25,000 🌟 50/50 Segment Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Champagne Toast Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Video Sponsor – $10,000 🌟 Valet Sponsor – $7,500 Deadline for sponsorships: April 25, 2025 •• 📧 Contact Audrey at awalker@friendsdetroit.org for more information! #FriendsOfTheChildren #DetroitGala #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #SupportOurKids #TimeForTheChildren #famigliawealth #FriendsDetroit #ThankYou #ImpactfulPartnership

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight: PNC Bank 🌟 We would like to thank our entertainment sponsor for the Time for the Children Gala, we are grateful for your support as we prepare for an unforgettable evening focused on empowering Detroit’s youth. 🌟 One of the highlights of the evening will be a powerful performance by the Detroit Youth Choir! 🎤 The Detroit Youth Choir, known for their incredible talent and inspiring performances, will bring an energy and spirit that perfectly aligns with the mission of Friends of the Children Detroit. Their performance is sure to leave a lasting impression as we come together to support the next generation of leaders. As we gear up for our Time for The Children Gala on June 4th, 2025, at Ford Field, we want to take a moment to thank PNC Bank for helping us make this an event you won’t forget. 💡Want to support our mission too? There are still limited sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love to have you join us in making a difference! 🌟 VIP Sponsor- $25,000 🌟 50/50 Segment Sponsor- $20,000 🌟 Champagne Toast Sponsor-$20,000 🌟 Video Sponsor- $10,000 🌟 Valet Sponsor - $7,500 Deadline for sponsorships: April 25th, 2025 📧 Contact Audrey at awalker@friendsdetroit.org for more information! #TimeForTheChildren #PNCBANK #DetroitYouthChoir #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #FriendsOfTheChildrenDetroit #YouthEmpowerment #MakeADifference #FriendsDetroit

🌟Sponsor Spotlight: Village Ford & Jim Seavitt 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to our Presenting Sponsor, Village Ford, and the unwavering support of Jim Seavitt! 🙏 Jim's commitment to our mission has been instrumental in ensuring we can continue providing 12+ years of mentorship for our 64 amazing kids. His belief in the power of community and mentorship aligns perfectly with the heart of our work at Friends of the Children Detroit. 💙 As we gear up for our Time for the Children Gala on June 4, 2025, at Ford Field, we want to take a moment to thank Jim and Village Ford for helping us make a lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve. 🌱 💡 Want to support our mission too? There are still limited sponsorship opportunities available, and we’d love to have you join us in making a difference! 🌟 VIP Sponsor – $25,000 🌟 50/50 Segment Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Champagne Toast Sponsor – $20,000 🌟 Video Sponsor – $10,000 🌟 Valet Sponsor – $7,500 Deadline for sponsorships: April 25, 2025 Thank you once again to Village Ford and Jim Seavitt for being a cornerstone of this incredible event! Together, we can change lives. 🌟 📧 Contact Audrey at awalker@friendsdetroit.org for more information! #FriendsOfTheChildren #DetroitGala #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #SupportOurKids #TimeForTheChildren #VillageFord #FriendsDetroit #ThankYou #ImpactfulPartnership

📣 Hiring Professional Mentors! At Friends of the Children-Detroit, being a Professional Mentor is more than just a job—it’s a calling. We’re expanding and bringing on a new cohort of mentees, which means we need passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team! If you believe in the power of long-term, one-on-one mentoring to break cycles of generational poverty and change lives, this is the opportunity for you. As a Professional Mentor, you will: ✅ Build deep, lasting relationships with youth ages 4-10 ✅ Provide consistent guidance and support to help them navigate life’s challenges ✅ Partner with families, schools, and communities to create a path to success ✅ Be part of a mission-driven team that values impact, commitment, and heart This role requires a three (3) year minimum commitment—because real change takes time. If you’re ready to make a difference every single day, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a Friend who stays! https://lnkd.in/gtXCMr_Y #Hiring #MentorshipMatters #MoreThanAJob#FriendsDetroit #NowHiring #pleaseshare 

🎉 BIG NEWS! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Brianna Hayes on her promotion to Development, Operations, and Program Specialist! 🚀 From her incredible dedication as a Professional Mentor/Friend the past two years to stepping into this new role, she continues to make a lasting impact on our kids, families, and mission. 💙👏 Join us in cheering her on as she brings her passion and expertise to this next chapter! #Congrats Bri! #FriendsDetroit #Promotion#WellDeserved 🎊🎉

✨ Join us for the Friends of the Children Detroit Annual Time for the Children Gala on June 4, 2025, at Ford Field! ✨ This exclusive event celebrates the transformative work we’re doing for our 64 kiddos, providing 12+ years of mentorship—no matter what. Your support helps ensure we can continue making a lasting impact in their lives. We're offering limited, high-visibility sponsorship opportunities to help raise vital funds. Here are some ways you can get involved: VIP Sponsor – $25,000 50/50 Segment Sponsor – $20,000 Champagne Toast Sponsor – $20,000 Video Sponsor – $10,000 Valet Sponsor – $7,500 Sponsorships include amazing benefits! 🌟 Deadline: April 25, 2025 Contact Audrey at awalker@friendsdetroit.org for more info! Together, we can make a lasting impact! 💙 #FriendsOfTheChildren #DetroitGala #MentorshipMatters #CommunityImpact #SupportOurKids #TimeForTheChildren #FriendsDetroit

The celebration of Black History Month continues as we honor the powerful legacies of more Black leaders whose courage, wisdom, and determination have shaped history and continue to inspire us today. 📖 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A visionary for justice and equality, he led a movement that changed the course of history with his unwavering belief in nonviolent resistance. 📚 Mary McLeod Bethune – A champion for education and civil rights, she paved the way for generations by advocating for Black youth and founding Bethune-Cookman University. 🖋️ Frederick Douglass – A fierce abolitionist, writer, and speaker who used his voice to demand freedom and justice for all. 🎤 Maya Angelou – A poet, author, and activist whose words uplift and empower, reminding us of the beauty and strength in resilience. Their legacies remind us that change is possible when we stand together, uplift voices, and continue the fight for justice and opportunity for all. Let’s celebrate, learn, and honor their contributions—not just this month, but every day. #BlackHistoryMonth #LegacyOfExcellence #HonoringGreatness #FriendsDetroit

Join us in welcoming our newest Professional Mentor, Cheryl Crawford-Gore! With over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Programs across both private and public sectors, Cheryl is a passionate educator dedicated to making a difference. She lives by Myles Munroe’s wisdom: “If you want to be a success, do not seek success, but seek to be a person of value.” From day one, Cheryl has brought incredible value to our team, and we’re thrilled to have her on board! #MentoringMatters #KidsFirst #ProfessionalMentors #FriendsDetroit

💘 Happy Valentine’s Day from Friends of the Children Detroit! 💘 Today, we send a special shout-out to all the incredible donors, partners, caregivers, and board members who make our work possible. Your unwavering support, time, and resources help create real change in the lives of the children we serve. We ❤️ YOU! 🙏 Whether you're providing resources, guidance, or love, you are at the heart of our mission. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our community. Together, we are unstoppable. 💪 What’s one way you’ve felt supported by the Friends of the Children community? Comment below and share your thoughts or, if you’d like to get involved, send us a message—we’d love to hear from you! 💌 #WeHeartOurDonors #WeHeartOurPartners #WeHeartOurCaregivers #WeHeartOurBoardMembers #ValentinesDay #Gratitude #FriendsDetroit