Head Start’s Successful Alums are a Measure of Program’s Success
Head Start's successful alums are a measure of the programs success. Read more on the story: Kresge.com Aug. 19 Head Start’s successful alums are a measure of program’s success Spokesperson: Kecia Rorie, Starfish News Hits for August, 2015 Michigan Chronicle Aug. 11 Detroit Head Start enrollment campaign set to launch Spokesperson: Cynthia Bonk-Foley, Starfish Family Services DBusiness Aug. 11 Applications Open for Detroit Head Start Spots Spokesperson: Cynthia Bonk-Foley, Starfish Family Services WDET, Marrisa Gawel (aired on Morning Edition) Aug. 12 Detroit Head Start programs accepting applications Spokesperson: Annemarie Harris WWJ Newsradio 950 Aug. 12 Spokesperson: Annemarie Harris CBS Detroit, Sharlonda Buckman, Detroit Parent Network Aug. 13 Education Today: Early education for the whole family Detroit News Hub/Detroit Unspun Aug. 20 Head Start gives very … [Read more...]
Starfish Named a Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine
Bill Ford: Health Care Plan Part of UAW Talks
In celebration of the Ford Volunteer Corps 10th anniversary, Starfish was very excited to welcome more than 100 Ford team members including Executive Chairman Bill Ford. Bill Ford was greeted by our very own 3 year-old client Larry. After the announcement of two new company- wide initiatives; the Bill Ford Better World Challenge and an innovative Employee Civic Leadership program, Larry accompanied Mr. Ford to our Starfish Garden. Detroit Free Press Print Edition September 3, 2015 … [Read more...]
Diapers for Detroit
Starfish Family Services hosted the 2015 Diapers for Detroit fundraising event. Diapers for Detroit is one of the many learning projects included in the ELCA Youth Gathering worldwide initiative-which is to offer youth an opportunity to strengthen their faith and serve the community at home and abroad. Starfish Family Services was honored to act as a host and distribution center for the collection of diapers for the community. Starfish is proud to announce that the initial goal was far exceeded with the final count of 550,000 collected diapers. This amazing outcome was featured on Fox 2 News, where the event was furthered discussed by Cheryl Majeske, our volunteer specialist. News Release Additional Links: The Detroit News – Covered Detroit Diaper Day both online and print. The print article, went live on July 17, 2015. View it here: http://www.goo.gl/jfFWld. WDIV Channel 4 – Covered onsite interview. The interview that went live on July 18, 2015 can be viewed … [Read more...]