Dave's Choice
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP
Dave’s Choice Community Development Corporation was birthed from a desire to help local communities thrive and celebrate its success stories.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dave's Choice Community Development Awarded Skillman Foundation Grant to Empower Detroit Youth
Detroit,
September 1- Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of $5,000 from The Skillman Foundation to support its Youth Mental Health Outreach program.
The Skillman Foundation has a remarkable history of partnering with individuals and organizations to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit's youth. Over the years, it has granted over $730 million, becoming a vocal advocate for strengthening K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and advancing racial equity and justice.
Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation, a non-profit organization committed to empowering underrepresented youth, will utilize this grant to further its mission of providing essential mental health resources and support to Detroit's youth. The Youth Mental Health Outreach program aims to address the critical gap in access to mental health services for underserved youth in the community.
Through a combination of workshops, mentoring, community engagement activities, and performance opportunities, the program seeks to equip young individuals with the skills and support they need to overcome challenges, build resilience, and envision a brighter future.
"This grant from The Skillman Foundation is a testament to our shared commitment to empowering Detroit's youth," said Dave Bishop, President of Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation. "We are deeply honored and grateful for their support, which will allow us to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve."
The Skillman Foundation is currently developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions, to continue its mission of strengthening the community and creating opportunities for Detroit's young people.
For more information about The Skillman Foundation, please visit www.skillman.org.
Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation is dedicated to affecting, empowering, and impacting the lives of underrepresented children and families through career preparation, life skill development, and youth programming. To learn more about Dave's Choice CDC and its initiatives, visit daveschoicecdc.org.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Dave Bishop President Dave’s Choice Community Development 313.539.6188 Info@daveschoicecdc.org
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About Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation:
Dave's Choice Community Development Corporation (Dave's Choice CDC) is a non-profit organization committed to empowering underrepresented children and families through career preparation, life skill development, and youth programming. Based in [City, State], Dave's Choice CDC strives to create positive change by providing essential resources, mentorship, and support to help young individuals build resilience and achieve their full potential.
About The Skillman Foundation:
The Skillman Foundation, established in 1960, partners with people to transform education systems, nurturing the brilliance and power of Detroit youth. Over the years, it has granted over $730 million, advocating for strengthening K-12 education, afterschool programming, child-centered neighborhoods, youth and community leadership, and advancing racial equity and justice. The foundation is currently developing a new strategic framework, co-designed with Detroit youth and their champions, to continue its mission of empowering the community and creating opportunities for Detroit's young people. For more information, please visit www.skillman.org.
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about us
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Dave's Choice CDC is to affect, empower, and impact the lives of underrepresented children and families through career preparation, life skill development, and youth programming.
Services
What Makes us Different
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K.I.T.E (Konnecting The Incarcerated through Excellence)
MAINTAINING THE BOND
Offers a comprehensive approach to re-engaging ex-offenders with their families and surrounding communities.
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B.O.Y.S (Building our youth for success) lab
YOUNG MALES AGES 9-24
Teaches young males ages 9-24 the skills,
character, and responsibilities of
becoming a man.
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COLLEGE READiness
COLLEGE SUCCESS
Our readiness program will assist students in readying for the ACT and SAT exams with prep courses as well as College Admissions Prep and Essay Writing instruction.
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SAFE HOUSE
EMERGENCY HOUSING
Provides free meals, showers and sleeping quarters for unhoused clients and those who need emergency housing as a result of eviction, foreclosure, or domestic violence.
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MOTOWN VARSITY SQUAD
EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER
Comprised of student ambassadors (gate keepers) who are excelling in school and demonstrating exceptional character. Student Ambassadors receive a scholarship and monthly rewards for their participation.
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A Piece of the action
MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
The components of A.P.O.T.A Life Skill Building Program includes mentorship, community service, community involvement and life skills. With this program, young men and women will develop real-world abilities that will last them throughout the course of their life time.
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You Go Girl!
Female Networking
"You Go Girl!" is a web-based and special events networking program that connects successful and powerful women with young ladies and women who are making a great effort in becoming emotional and financially stable, but are in serious need of guidance and mentoring.
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