The Men Who Dare, Inc. A non-profit scholarship and mentoring organization 613 Abbott Street, Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone: 313-967-5562; Fax: 313-967-0772 Email: [email protected] www.menwhodare.org Twitter: @themenwhodare Investing in our future since 1959!
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Overview of The Men Who Dare, Inc. organization. The purpose of the non-profit organization is to help "At Risk" and/or disadvantaged youth in the Detroit Metropolitan Community by providing them with scholarships and mentorship.
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The Men Who Dare, Inc. A non-profit scholarship and mentoring organization
613 Abbott Street, Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone: 313-967-5562; Fax: 313-967-0772 Email: [email protected] www.menwhodare.org
Twitter: @themenwhodare
Investing in our future since 1959!
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Who We Are The Men Who Dare, Inc. (MWD) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help "At Risk" and/or disadvantaged youth in the Detroit Metropolitan Community by providing them with scholarships and mentorship.
History Group was formed in 1959 by 14 men who saw a need
Raised funds to help Marvin McKinney (first recipient) attend college
Originally raised funds by selling BBQ dinners
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt status since December 1966
We have donated over $625,000 in scholarship funds
We have awarded over 530 scholarships o Over 80% have graduated o Many are enrolled in graduate school
MWD celebrated 55 years of service in November 2014
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What Do We Do
Support the efforts of "at risk" and/or disadvantaged full time college students who are financially challenged with scholarship dollars
Offer ACT/SAT Prep Workshops
Offer students support as they complete their respective course work o Students receive follow up from members o Members provide guidance, counsel, and accountability
Provide students with employment opportunities through the assistance of our longtime supporters
Location
We are located in the Legal Aid and Defenders building at 613 Abbott Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Our office is located on the first floor o We have 400 sq. Ft of office space o Access to computer room (14 units) o Access to a “state of the art” auditorium that seats 150 o Plus conference room facilities
Safe and secure parking…we’re across the street from the DPD Headquarters
Members are Volunteers
Founding member, Hercules Jefferson, is active
Various career backgrounds
Each member has a dual responsibility
Executive board meets monthly
General membership meets monthly
Front Row L to R: Burt Lowe, William Abernathy, Hercules Jefferson, Sr.(V.P. and Founding Member), Larry Johnson (President) Back Row L to R: George Pearson, Rodney Goins, Walter Brown, Errol Purnell, Angelo Perry, Fred Davis Not Shown: Mike Kellum, Rodney Nolen, Brian Burton, Clarence McNeal, Rodney Williams, Lewis Cogburn
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Fund Raising The majority of our fund raising is event driven
We hold three (3) fund raising events annually o Mother’s Day Raffle o Scholarship Golf Outing o Black & White Scholarship Ball
Partners and Corporations In addition to the above fundraisers, The Men Who Dare receives generous donations from friends, partners and corporations.
• Ford UAW • Legal Aid and Defenders
• Detroit Police Department • Hercules & Hercules, Inc. (Janitorial & Maintenance Supplies) • Comerica Bank
• Bill Perkins Automotive Group (Taylor Chevrolet; Merollis Chevrolet) • MotorCity Casino & Hotel • St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church
• Macy’s Westland
• Cadillac of Novi • DTE Energy
• State Farm Insurance
• Beans & Cornbread (Bistro)
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2014 – 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Age: 28 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: Mumfords High School College: Lawrence Technological University Status: Junior Major: Architecture and Design College GPA: 2.7 Career Aspirations: Designer
Randy Butler
Age: 19 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: Southfield Christian College: Michigan State University Status: Junior (Dean’s list) Major: Psychology GPA: 3.9 Career Aspirations: Christian Marriage & Family Counselor
August Jenkins
Age: 19 Residence: Brownstown, MI High School: Woodhaven High School College: Grand Valley State University Status: Junior (Dean’s list) Major: Communications College GPA: 3.6 Career Aspirations: Entertainment Attorney
Alexis Alexander
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2014 – 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Brianna Brydie
Lazarius Miller
Age: 17 Residence: Canton, MI High School: Renaissance High School High School GPA: 3.4 Status: Freshman College: University of Michigan Major: Industrial Operations and Business Career Aspirations: Supply Chain Management
Age: 19 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: Renaissance High School College: Michigan State University Status: Junior Major: Biological Sciences & Secondary Science Education College GPA: 2.95 Career Aspirations: Secondary Science Teacher & Researcher, Science Education Outreach & Policy Associate, Superintendent of Schools, and United States Secretary of Education
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2014 – 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Ariel Keith
Tamarind Forbes
Age: 17 Residence: Southfield, MI High School: University H.S. Academy
High School GPA: 2.9 Status: Freshman College: Grand Valley State University Major: Engineering Career Aspirations: Product Design Engineer (Automotive or Transportation)
Age: 17 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: Detroit Edison PSA Early College of Excellence
High School GPA: 3.0 Status: Freshman College: Michigan State University Major: Industrial Engineering Career Aspirations: Engineer
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2014 – 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Roseshonda Fludd
Age: 17 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: University Preparatory High School High School GPA: 3.6 Status: Freshman College: Michigan State University Major: Mortuary Science and Business Administration Career Aspirations: Mortician; open up a funeral home
Age: 17 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: Harper Woods High School High School GPA: 3.9 Status: Freshman College: University of Detroit Mercy Major: Architecture Career Aspirations: Architect
Da Carla Strong
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2014 – 2015 Scholarship Recipients
Age: 18 Residence: Detroit, MI High School: College: Saginaw Valley State University Status: Sophomore Major: Athletic Training & Sports Management College GPA: Transferred to Saginaw Valley State University Career Aspirations: Sports Manager or Athletic Director
Age: 19 Residence: Pontiac, MI High School: Brandon High School College: Wayne State University Status: Sophomore Major: Biology College GPA: Transferred to Wayne State University Career Aspirations: Physician Assistant
Kierra Johnson
Briana Wright
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Community Service Many of The Men Who Dare scholars (recipients) are giving back by helping others and serving the community. Below are pictures of Alexis Alexander (left) volunteering as a Pals Student Mentor. Pals Student Mentors is a student-run mentoring organization at Grand Valley State University. The goal of the Pals Student Mentors is to positively influence children by providing a solid foundation of meaningful relationships in the community through committed student mentors.
Donations If you would like to make a tax deductible donation, you can visit our website at www.menwhodare.org and click on the Donation tab, or mail a check payable to The Men Who Dare, Inc. to: The Men Who Dare, Inc. 613 Abbott St. Detroit, MI 48226 Office Number: 313-967-5562 Fax Number: 313-967-0772 Email: [email protected]
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