Upcoming Event: Chili cook-off to Feed the Homeless - Mon 11/25/13 @ 3-4PM

(via David Abramson)

Please support Youth Empowerment Services and their efforts to feed the homeless as well as provide hats, gloves and scarves for this upcoming winter season. We will host the cook-off Monday, November 25th at The N.S.O. Tumaini Center@ 3430 Third Ave (off of MLK) in Detroit, MI from 3-4pm.

Participants entering the chili cook-off are being asked for a small registration fee of $10, all participants will be automatically entered in a drawing for a prize.
 
Those not able to participate in the cook-off, Donations are greatly appreciated.

All donations and registration proceeds support the purchasing of hats, gloves and scarves.

Call 313 486-9YES for more information

http://www.youthempowermentservices.com/community-ambassadors-feed-the-homeless.html

Volunteer Opportunity: BDYM is looking for Nimble Networkers to join its marketing/media team

Nimble Networker

Are you what others would consider a “well-connected” person?  Do you know how to navigate social media to find the top influencers in Detroit and youth development?  Do you believe that there is power in numbers?  Then the Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) is the place for you!

The BDYM is looking for Nimble Networkers to join its marketing/media team.  As one of our Nimble Networkers you will be responsible for interacting with like-minded individuals and organizations on their social media presences.  You will also play a role fostering relationships with your connections on behalf of BDYM, utilizing the work of our Witty Writers and Better Broadcasters when necessary.  By doing this, our Nimble Networkers play a big part in building the overall brand of BDYM as a coalition of positive resources to empower the city's children.

Volunteer Opportunity: BDYM is looking for Better Broadcasters to join its marketing/media team

Better Broadcasters

Do you have a passion for sharing good news?  Are you in “the know” about all things Detroit?  Are you looking for an organization to share your talents with?  Then the Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) is the place for you!

The BDYM is looking for Better Broadcasters to join its marketing/media team.  As one of our Better Broadcasters, your role will be to stay up-to-date on current events related to metro Detroit as well as youth-based media on a national and global scale.  You will be communicating with our Witty Writers and Nimble Networkers who will then share your news via our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).  On occasion, you will have access to these platforms so that you can broadcast what you find as needed.

Volunteer Opportunity: Lunch for the Homeless (WSU - Detroit) - Sat 10/26/13 @ 10AM - 1PM

(Courtesy of Make a Difference Day)

Organized by: Golden Key International Honour Society - Wayne State University

Our chapter will be making bagged lunches and will pass them out to the homeless around Wayne State's campus.

 

Location: Detroit, Michigan, 48202

 

Email: et8009@wayne.edu

Date & Time: Sat, 2013-10-26 10:00 - 13:00

Reference Link: http://www.makeadifferenceday.com/event/44682

Opportunity to Help: 2013 Toy Collection Drive (Grosse Pointe) - Sat 10/26/13 @ 9AM - 5PM

(Courtesy of Make a Difference Day)

Goal: Collect enough toys and electronic items to distribute to over 50K youths and teens during the 2013 calendar year.

Looking for...
(a) Monetary Donations
(b) Present Donations: Toys & Electronic Items

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: United Way - Southeast Michigan
Address: 11101 Morang Drive, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 48224

Upcoming Event: Walled Lake Coat and Boot Drive - Sat 10/26/13 @ 9AM - 6PM

(Courtesy of Make a Difference Day)

Looking for people to donate Coats and Boots for the upcoming winter season.

Collecting donations until weekend of November 22, 2013.

When: Saturday, October 26, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Walled Lake Missionary Church
Address: 1795 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, Michigan, 48390

Volunteer Opportunity: Small Start-up Design Company Needs Young Models

(via Erica Green)

Models Needed: Females – Age 5 through Teenagers

Young Girls Needed (Ages 5-8) for modeling bracelets.

Young Teenage Girls Needed for modeling: T-Shirts, Jewelry, and Bracelets

For more info, contact Erica Green at (313) 410-4662 or EricaGreen7578@Gmail.com.

Opportunity to Help: Donations Needed – Detroit Clothes Drive CONTINUES THIS WEEK

(via Reginald Anthony)

SEEKING CLOTHING DONATIONS

Glory to Glory Temple (19309 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48221) is leading a Food & Clothes Drive.

Donations can be made at JaysFades.com Barbershop in Detroit.

Drop-off Location: JaysFades.com Barbershop

Drop-off Address: 17178 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Coordinating Group: Glory to Glory Temple

Targeted Clothing Items (Lightly Worn, please – not heavily used):

Undergarments (for men and women), Shoes, Socks, Jeans, Coats, Shirts, Pants

For more information, contact Reginald Anthony at (313) 753-4033 or ReginaldAnthony@Hotmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Food for Thanks Event - Detroit - Thur 11/28/13

Volunteers Needed: 3rd Annual Food for Thanks

Goal: Help Prepare over 100's Meals to Send to People throughout the City of Detroit

Event: Food for Thanks
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2013 (Thanksgiving Day)
Location: Maggie Lee's Community Center
Address: 7700 Puritan, Detroit MI 48238
Coordinated by: The New Community (TNC)

For more information about donating, volunteering, or the actual event, call (313) 333-2622

Opportunity to Help: Donations Needed – Detroit Food and Clothes Drive UNTIL Sat 10/19/13 @ 2 PM

(via Reginald Anthony)

SEEKING DONATIONS UNTIL THIS SATURDAY

Glory to Glory Temple (19309 Greenfield, Detroit, MI 48221) is leading a Food & Clothes Drive.

Any donated food should be NON-perishable.

Donations can be made at JaysFades.com Barbershop in Detroit.

Donation Deadline: Saturday, October 19, 2013 @ 2:00 PM

Drop-off Location: JaysFades.com Barbershop

Drop-off Address: 17178 Livernois, Detroit, MI 48221

Coordinating Group: Glory to Glory Temple

For more information, contact Reginald Anthony at (313) 753-4033 or ReginaldAnthony@Hotmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Better Detroit Youth Movement Bowling Fundraiser – November 2013

(via Jessica Cotton)

Are you are interested in helping plan for the upcoming Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) bowling fundraiser event?

Date TBD: The bowling event will be in November 2013, sometime shortly before Thanksgiving.

For more information, contact Jessica Cotton at (313) 433-6991 or CottonJ2@MSU.edu.

Volunteer Opportunity: Better Detroit Youth Movement Bowling Fundraiser – November 2013

(via Jessica Cotton)

Are you are interested in helping plan for the upcoming Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) bowling fundraiser event?

Date TBD: The bowling event will be in November 2013, sometime shortly before Thanksgiving.

For more information, contact Jessica Cotton at (313) 433-6991 or CottonJ2@MSU.edu.

Opportunity to Help: Event Ideas for National Smile Day – Fri 2/7/14

(via Jessica Cotton)

Looking for ideas of ways for BDYM to  celebrate National Give Kids a Smile Day

NOTE: We can “celebrate” this on the ACTUAL Smile Day or somewhere near that day.

For more information, contact Jessica Cotton at (313) 433-6991 or CottonJ2@MSU.edu.

Volunteer Opportunity: Eleanor’s HOPE 5K Walk – Sun 10/13/13 @ 7AM – 3PM

(via Saba Gebrai)

Volunteer’s Needed for FOCUS HOPE’s event on Sunday: Eleanor’s HOPE 5K Walk

Date: Sunday, October 13, 2013

Time: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (volunteer will be accepted for partial shifts, also)

Location: FOCUS HOPE – Center for Advanced Technologies

Address: 1400 Oakman Blvd, Detroit MI 48238

This event needs volunteers!

For more information, contact Saba Gebrai at (313) 685-6910 or SGebrai@AOL.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Detroit Street Cleanup – 6 Mile & Livernois @ Sat 10/5 @ 10AM & Sun 10/6 @ 1PM

(via Reginald Anthony)

Street Cleanup: Help make the area near University of Detroit Mercy nicer.

SESSION #1: SATURDAY

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: 6 Mile & Livernois

SESSION #2: SUNDAY

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2013

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: 6 Mile & Livernois

For more information, contact Reginald Anthony at (313) 753-4033 or ReginaldAnthony@Hotmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: For MEN - BDYM Women’s Subgroup G.L.O.W. Creating Separate Division for Males

(via Kevin Belle)

MEN – NEW SUBGROUP - NEED (a) Mentors and (b) People seeking Mentors

Girls Leaning on Women (GLOW) has been part of BDYM for a while.  However, BDYM recognizes the need for a similar mentor program for MALES.

Currently, GLOW is seeking

(a) Women who want to mentor younger ladies

(b) Young Ladies who would like someone to mentor them

For More Info, call Kevin Belle at (313) 402-7266 or KevinBelle92@Gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Find Existing Local Mentoring Organizations

(via Kimle Nailer)

Kimle Nailer visited the BDYM meeting yesterday representing a group that just formed.

They are seeking help with something specific:

Find existing mentoring organizations.

Major Goal: Her group wants to help make sure that each kid in Detroit has a mentor.

For more information, you can contact Kimle Nailer at (313) 402-4997 or KimleNailer@Yahoo.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help Take Student Volunteer Group to Next Level

(via Heather Becker)

Heather Becker visited the BDYM meeting yesterday representing a group that has one major goal:

Help properly equip kids in the marketplace.

She and her group are seeking help shaping and taking that group to the next level.

For more information, you can contact Heather Becker at (616) 446-3129 or HeatherBecker19@Gmail.com.

Opportunity to Help: Lyoness Seeking Youth Leaders & Entrepreneurs

(via John Pugno)

Seeking YOUTH leaders – Also anyone interested in starting a PT or FT Business

Regenerate Detroit by establishing economic stability in neighborhoods by taking advantage of spending that is already happening!

Looking to Help People Learn How to Save Money by Optimizing their CURRENT shopping habits.

For more information, contact John Pugno at (313) 475-0036 or JohnPugno@Gmail.com.

Volunteer Opportunity: Meet Up and Eat Up with the Detroit Lions - Tue 10/15/13 @ 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Volunteers are needed Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be required to complete a background check.