Looking to get out into the community this week?
From a grant writing fair to a community resources event, there's plenty to do when it comes to community and cultural events coming up in Detroit this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Grant Writing Resource Fair
From the event description:
This event will include breakout sessions on Organizational Preparedness and Grant Readiness, Fundraising and Fund Development and Funder Expectations. Participants should come prepared with the following information & documents: IRS Designation/ 501(c)3 documents; recent annual operating budgets and annual reports; list of Board of Directors (members and bios); statement of organizational purpose, mission and vision; statement of organizational structure (# of employees, volunteers and partners) and website and media links.
When: Thursday, May 9, 5-8 p.m.
Where: AFSCME Council 25 Building, 600 W. Lafayette Blvd.
Price: Free
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Drinks x Design: Interiors & Architecture
From the event description:
Celebrate architecture and interiors at Advanced Plumbing and Heating Supply, a Commerce Design Detroit Award and People's Choice winner. Attendees will learn how this fourth-generation family-owned business combined three vacant spaces into one showroom and retail space, turning it into Detroit's first-ever decorative plumbing showroom that features functioning toilets, shower heads and faucets. Guided tours of the Advance Plumbing warehouse will be given to fully reveal the behind-the-scenes process for creating dynamic spaces.
When: Thursday, May 9, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply, 150 Parsons St.
Price: Free
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Light the City Up Community Event
From the event description:
The goal of this event is to empower the citizens of Detroit with free resources (Detroit Land Bank, mental health resources, home buyer education and more) brought directly to the city. With Detroit being on the upswing, we plan to utilize this time to connect with other people that are doing great things and to pour back into the real community and be a source of inspiration and togetherness through prayer, songs and love. The first 35 people registered who attend will receive cash envelopes containing up to $50. Networking opportunities, mimosas and light snacks will be available.
When: Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: The Baltimore Gallery, 314 E. Baltimore Ave.
Price: Free
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