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Members of Sew Great Detroit (SGD) Knit meet weekly to create beautiful, handmade knitted items, such as scarves and hats. Thanks to the support of local stores through contracted projects, the members of SGD Knit also receive a stipend for their work, just like the Sew Great Detroit sewers! This holiday season, you can purchase… This month, members and volunteers of Sew Great Detroit participated in the Detroit Free Press Marathon 5k race! We talked to Sharon, SGD member, after the race was over to discuss the exciting experience. Alternatives For Girls (AFG): Sharon, why did you want to enter the Detroit Free Press Marathon 5K event? Sharon: I wanted… On September 25th, Jackie, an AFG Shelter resident, gave this speech at the Positive Choices, Powerful Lives event. Before I came to Alternatives For Girls, me and my daughter were staying with my mom. We weren’t seeing eye to eye, so I decided to leave to avoid further conflict. For a few months, we were… On August 17th, Alternatives For Girls held its first ever prom! The event was held for the girls and women in AFG’s programs who were not able to attend their own prom. On the day of the event, staff and volunteers transformed AFG’s community room into a beautiful ballroom. Thanks to many generous individuals, businesses,… On August 16th, 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…Local Stores, Girlie Girl, Tenue, and Lori Karbal, Support Sew Great Detroit Knit
Sew Great Detroit Member and Volunteers Participate in the Detroit Free Press Marathon
Forever Grateful: One young woman reflects on her struggles, and dreams for a brighter future
Alternatives For Girls’ Prom
Rise N’ Shine Finale
Events
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208313-361-4000 x 24805:30 PM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208313-361-4000 ext. 24810:00 AM
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Open House903 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208313-361-4000 ext. 24805:30 PM
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30th Annual Role Model Dinner1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226313-361-4000 x 27305:30 PM
For media or events inquiries, please contact Anna Weaver at (313)361-4000 ext. 230 or aweaver@alternativesforgirls.org.