The FlintNOW Fund, established by Tom Gores, Chairman and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, emerged in response to the Flint water crisis.
“I’m watching all our young men, they’re stepping it up and that’s what Pistons basketball is about; Cade is developing into a leader so I’m very proud of that,”
For the fourth consecutive year, Holly, who grew up in nearby Grosse Ile where her brother served as fire chief for years, and Tom have partnered with the Salvation Army to provide help to the community during the holiday season.
Detroit Pistons Front Office Associate Dwane Casey shared the news on behalf of Gores during WJR-AM radio host and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom’s 13th annual SAY Detroit radiothon.
Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores added to his sports portfolio with the acquisition of a 27 percent stake in the NFL’s L.A. Chargers earlier this month.