The fourth annual “Solutions at Sunrise,” drew 750 people - a 25% increase from last year - and raised more than $270,000 to support Southwest programs.

The one-hour program included a new short film about the organization created for the event. “Don't Give Up” features three stories of people receiving services with us. Barbie is a 10-year-old girl who lost her stepbrother in tragic accident last Christmas. Mac is a Detroit homeowner whose home went into foreclosure after his wife died of cancer. Lourdes is in our family literacy program and faced a very difficult immigration situation.

A speech by John Van Camp presented the vision of the organization. Bryan Goodman spoke about how our juvenile justice program turned his life around and his participation in Youth Voice. Mariana Orozco talked about how our family literacy program has enabled her to learn English and help her children with their schoolwork. Shirley Cockrell spoke about the Go-Getters program, which she directs, and how it helps homeless individuals. Lloyd Banks III emceed the event and Stephanie Miller delivered the appeal for support. Lloyd and Stephanie both serve on our Boards of Directors.

This year's event took place on Oct. 14 at the Ford Conference Center in Dearborn. The event was covered by Latino Press, which then featured Solutions at Sunrise on its cover. Funds raised at Solutions at Sunrise help individuals and families in the community.

    

• The event is built around Table Captains who recruit friends, family and colleagues to join them at a table of 10.
• Table Captains are offered various resources including a Table Captain Rally to help ensure success.
• 70 different Table Captains supported the first two events.
• Guests from the general public are also welcome. Please register in advance.

Solutions at Sunrise features compelling stories of those we serve, presented in short films and in person. Leadership and sponsorship gift opportunities for the event are available and corporate tables at the event are encouraged. We welcome corporate support for our program expansion efforts. For more information, contact Mary Madigan at 313.297.1371 or email her.