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With a fierce passion for helping others, Eleanor Josaitis impacted the lives of thousands of Detroiters in need. Keeping that spirit alive and honoring her remarkable work, Art Van Furniture is partnering with Focus: HOPE in the 2012 Launch of Art Van Charity Challenge. READ MORE ABOUT ELEANOR M. JOSAITIS AND HER WORK WITH FOCUS: HOPE >

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Think Detroit Police Athletic League, Inc.

For more than 40 years, in partnership with the Detroit Police Department, the mission of Think Detroit PAL has been to build character in young people through athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.  It is among the largest and best youth development programs in the city (Think Detroit was cited by Crain’s Detroit Business as Detroit’s best-managed non-profit in 2004). Through the powerful draw of team sports, Think Detroit PAL’s 1,500 trained and certified volunteers engage more than 10,000 girls and boys between the ages of 4-19 annually, instilling the values of respect, discipline, personal accountability, diversity, and teamwork.  Think Detroit PAL programs operate year round and city-wide.  Age appropriate programs are available in ten different recreational and travel sports.                                      Please visit our website for more information>

  • Lonacouncil

    Very worthy organization who service about 6000 kids per year.

    Mama Lona

  • Tytitan50

    Very good organization helps a lot of children .

  • Ehayes9963

    Very worthy organization! I have witnessed the developmental training with the children in becoming superior atheletes. they have a positive effect on our youth which is something much needed in todays society. The relationship with the prents as well as the children is family oriented. They go well beyond the call of duty. :-)

  • Sndmoo3

    Watch kids complete this program and went on to be the leader of today!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1221354301 Rheinne’s Moma

    TDP is a well worthy organization.  I am a product as well as a participant of what TDP is about, what they promote, as well as what they produce in quality individuals that go out into the community.  To see the joy on the faces of children is always going to be considered success as it promotes confidence and self-esteem and gives the youth of today alternatives, choices, and the chance to develop into a productive citizen.  Kudos TDP!!!!