SAY Detroit

SAY Detroit SAY Detroit, And Say Something Amazing He spent a night in a shelter to call attention to the issue.

SAY Detroit is a fully formed 501(c) (3) charity aimed at improving the lives of the neediest citizens, through shelter, food, medical care, volunteer efforts and education. It serves as the umbrella for ongoing major projects including A Time to Help, SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic, and Working Homes/Working Families. SAY Detroit was formed in February, 2006, after Mitch Albom went public with

a plea to do as much for the homeless all winter as the city was doing over a Super Bowl weekend. The response was overwhelming, and SAY (Super All Year Detroit) was born. Since then, its accomplishments include:

-the nation’s first full-time medical clinic for homeless children and their mothers

-a state-of-the-art kitchen at the Michigan Veterans Foundation

-a full-time day care center for the children of homeless women who are in transition or searching for work

-Newly refurbished homes for poor but working families, that are deeded over to them after two years of occupancy

-The funding of dozens of projects for Detroit area agencies

What kind of day has it been? Do you take time to take stock of what you've learned, seen, heard? Today's support grou...
08/20/2026

What kind of day has it been? Do you take time to take stock of what you've learned, seen, heard? Today's support group meetup featured a "talk back" where participants shared the lessons that have resonated the most. Kathy J. loves that it's a judgment-free zone. Sharronda B. shared her brave journey through cancer, and gratitude for the encouragement she's gotten from the group. In the end, today was about celebrating community.

Wellness Wednesdays is brought to you by the SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic

So much good to do, if you make the time. Volunteer with us at an upcoming an event!
07/23/2026

So much good to do, if you make the time. Volunteer with us at an upcoming an event!

07/20/2026

We’re making a $20 million commitment to restore St. Cecilia School and Gym and reopen it as the SAY Detroit Play Center at St. Cecilia. And we’re halfway there, with today’s special announcement of a $5 million gift from former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, whose mother grew up in the same neighborhood where St. Cecilia sits. Our stories shape the world we see — and the world we want to build. Let’s build a future for Detroit kids together. Please join us in honoring the legacy of “The Saint” while bringing the secret to a 100% graduation rate to Detroit’s west side! Go to saydetroit.org/thesaint

This week, brothers Eli and J spent 3 hours volunteering with Mi-Cycle. They helped clean bikes and do light mechanical ...
06/21/2026

This week, brothers Eli and J spent 3 hours volunteering with Mi-Cycle. They helped clean bikes and do light mechanical work and when they were finished, they took home these bicycles. A learning ➡️ earning path to success (and fun!)

Moms in our program are finding ways to connect through a new outlet - . Like our meetups, this group brings new a...
06/17/2026

Moms in our program are finding ways to connect through a new outlet - . Like our meetups, this group brings new and expectant together to find supportive and sympathetic ears on issues they can all relate to. This month explored healthy relationships – the friendships that lift you up, and the need to break dysfunctional family patterns. How do you set health boundaries in your own friend/family relationships?

A special thank you to the MICHIGAN MASONS - Official Page of the Grand Lodge of Michigan for welcoming Mitch Albom an...
06/10/2026

A special thank you to the MICHIGAN MASONS - Official Page of the Grand Lodge of Michigan for welcoming Mitch Albom and some senior SAY staff offering such a warm welcome out in Alma today. We had the pleasure of speaking with senior residents of Masonic Pathways community about Mitch's latest , and sharing important updates about SAY Detroit’s work with The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation leadership. The immeasurable support of the organization and its members since 2016 has made a measurable impact on SAY Detroit's mission to help Detroiters in need!

06/09/2026

in a nutshell! Can we borrow this next year ?!! And do we spy ?!

06/09/2026

and say something amazing!(that’s what some of our leadership team says!!)

They’ve scanned your ticket and given you a wristband. They’re helping you on and off a shuttle bus. And they’ve got a s...
06/08/2026

They’ve scanned your ticket and given you a wristband. They’re helping you on and off a shuttle bus. And they’ve got a snazzy apron. They are our and they are from A Time to Help, , and from partner charities - tagged below - and they are making it possible. Please be kind and know that they are there to help!



Michigan Veterans Foundation, Mother Batie’s Kitchen, Westside Cultural + Athletic Center, and other private family groups!

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29836 Telegraph Road
Southfield, MI
48034

Telephone

(313) 826-0111

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