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BHGH Newsletters are now available on our website.  To upload the latest news on our scholars and events, go to 2008 Spring Newsletter and 2007 Winter Newsletter.

BHGH Scholar Michael will be leaving on March 20th on a class trip to Ireland.  Michael has worked tirelessly to raise money for this adventure.  Many thanks to all of the scholars, board members, committee member and staff for selling candy to help him in his efforts and to the many BHGH supporters who have donated to assist this wonderful young man achieve a dream!  Michael will write an article for our next newsletter recapping his journey.

BHGH Poet Courtney has published her first book of poetry.  "Inside My Head" started as a poetry assignment in high school.  Courtney is an up and coming gifted writer and communicator.  The poetry not only narrates the story of her life, but the life of many young African American girls growing up in the inner city and the unique challenges they face.  Her book is available through Zoe Life Publishing and Amazon.com  For more information or how to purchase Inside My Head, visit www.zoelifepub.com or call toll free (877)841-3400.       

More collegians! Brittany joined four of her BHGH sisters (Ashley, Courtney, LaJoyclynn and Larissa) this year when she entered Clark Atlanta University.  Her hard work paid off - she made the Dean's list her first semester!

More college graduates! Jeremey will be graduating on May 3rd from Michigan State University.

Desiree Cooper of the Detroit Free Press writes about the impact that the proceeds from the NAIAS Charity Preview has upon Boys Hope Girls Hope's abilities to serve capable children-in-need. To read a case in point example, click on DESIREE COOPER Auto gala fuels Detroit teen's dream

Boys Hope Girls Hope named charity recipient of the 7th annual Comerica Charity Golf Outing on July 11, 2005.

The Detroit Tigers and Boys Hope Girls Hope have established a partnership.  The Tigers provided us with fundraising tickets to sell to the July 31st commemoration of the Negro League.  Live music, free ball Detroit Stars ball caps, fireworks, and the Tigers victory over the White Sox, made this a fun and worthwhile fundraiser! 

Boys Hope Girls Hope was designated to received proceeds from the 6th annual Comerica Charity Golf Outing on July 12th!

We raffled off two Ryder Cup tickets at our 14th annual Golf Classic at Birmingham Country Club on June 7th.

Michael's poster entry was awarded first prize among the over 2000 middle school-aged participants in this year's city-wide Angel's Night Contest.

Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit was presented the Vernice Davis Anthony's Organizational Award Recipient at the 5th Annual "Good Grief" Fundraiser & Award Reception hosted by Open Arms, A Grieving Children's Program, on October 15, 2003.

Tim Hayes, Executive Director of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Detroit, completes a 225-mile trek to bring attention to the plight of today's children.  Click here   to view an article that appeared in the Detroit Free Press.