Project Name: Back to school supply giveaway
ABOUT THE APPLICANT
Are you applying as a:
Neighborhood organization or association (such as a non-profit)
What is the organization’s name?
Metro Detroit Corvette Club
What neighborhood does the organization serve?
Detroit
First and last name?
Ramon Russell
Twitter Handle
@DetroitVette
Facebook Handle
Metro Detroit Corvette Charities
Instagram Handle
metro_detroit_corvette_club
Is the organization a registered 501 (c)3 non-profit?
Yes
ABOUT THE PROJECT
What is the name of the neighborhood where the project will take place? (Please include city/village name too. Example: Mexican Town, Detroit)
Detroit Joseph Walker Williams Center
Anticipated project launch date
August 26, 2023
Describe your project idea including: a) Is it a project or event? b) What will you do? c) Where will you do it? d) Who, if any, are your project partners?
Provide backpacks and school supplies to kids and teenagers in need, this will be done at the Joseph Walker Williams Center
How will you engage your community in this project?
MDCC, will continue working with the Manager of the Center Mrs. Andrea Robinson as we’ve been doing since 2020
How will the project celebrate the neighborhood’s diversity? Diversity can include different ages, races, cultures, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and more.
The project will provide school supplies to a diverse range of ethnicities and age groups i.e. Black, White, Mexican ages 5 – 18 years of age within the community we serve.
How do you plan to spend the $1,000 microgrant? Please list and explain the items, services, fees, expertise, etc. that you plan to purchase.
$1k will be used to assist with funds needed to purchase the school supplies given to the community.
Will your project require special permits?
No
Are you the owner of the property where the project/event will occur?
Rachel’s Notes
Reviewed on 4.12.23. Confirmed member status. Not sure of non-profit status. Not neighborhood specific. former 2021 applicant. Existing event.
ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NEEDS
Why does your neighborhood need this project?
It’s necessary for the community to have this project to assist family’s with providing a much needed education to those who can’t afford this items for school.
What do you hope to achieve through this project? Be as specific as possible!
MDCC has done this project for 4 years straight and have achieved the goal of providing the necessary tools to the youth within the Detroit Metro area to assist with getting a good eduction.
What resources do you already have to make this project successful? Resources could include things like time, partners, expertise, donated goods/materials/space, matching funds, and more.
The tools we already have are a commited organization that’s been parterning with the center for 4 years with material’s purchased by MDCC, we have the expertise because we have the experience and know how of informing the community of this event which the community is already excited and expects each year.
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