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Celia Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of Alternatives For Girls, has been selected to participate in the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. Alternatives For Girls received a grant from the Knight Foundation Fund of the… In August, girls from AFG’s Prevention Program attended the Detroit Horse Power summer camp for the third summer in a row. During the week-long horseback riding camp, the girls learned how to take care of the horses and how to ride safely. They also got the chance to practice riding each day. “I learned trotting,… On September 14th, Dale, an AFG Shelter resident, gave this speech at the Positive Choices, Powerful Lives event. I’ve always loved the idea of not being what people expected me to be. I’ve always strived to do the best I can in my own different and artistic way. My life has always been sunny and… On August 18th, AFG’s Rise N’ Shine summer camp came to an end. Rise N’ Shine is a free six-week summer camp that gives girls living in southwest Detroit a safe space to learn new things, improve their reading skills, and make friends. For three days each week, the campers spend the day participating in… In July, Sew Great Detroit (SGD) moved from the crowded and cramped craft room at AFG that they had called home for nearly 3 years, to Ponyride. Bursting with inspiration and creativity, Ponyride is a nonprofit in Corktown that rents space to budding artists, makers, and entrepreneurs. Its mission is “to be a catalyst for…Alternatives For Girls’ Celia Thomas to Participate in Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class XXXIX
Learning How to Ride: Girls in the Prevention Program end their summer at Detroit Horse Power
A Bumpy Path: One young woman reflects on her struggles, and dreams of a brighter future
Goodbye for Now: Rise N’ Shine finale marks end of 6 weeks of fun, learning, and so much more
Sew Great Detroit Moves to Ponyride: With the help of a group of dedicated volunteers, SGD moves to their new home
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