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The Pistons and team owner Tom Gores donated $1 million to fund the construction of two open-air basketball courts and a multi-use gathering area for basketball programming and events for the park scheduled to open Oct. 25.
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Why Tom Gores is Helping Detroit Pistons Player Tobias Harris and Others in Combating Detroit’s Affordable Housing Issue
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Jackson Park Youth is a Flint-based organization that promotes baseball and structured summer activities for Flint inner city kids at Hardenbrook Park.
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For the fifth consecutive year, Tom Gores has co-sponsored the summer camps with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.
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Henry Ford Health VP Jerry Darby announced the healthcare system would donate a now-closed hospital to allow the public charter school to move into a larger space to further the educational mission of the school that opened in 2011.
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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.
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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.
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More than 140 children received a holiday experience sponsored by Detroit Pistons Owner and Platinum Equity Founder Tom Gores and his wife, Holly.
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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.
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Gores and his wife, Holly, partnered with long-time philanthropic partner the United Way of Genesee County to distribute 300-plus tickets to kids and senior citizens in the Flint area for the game.
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In a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, the summer camp was one of four that Gores sponsored in the southeast Michigan area with the others being held in Detroit, Eastpointe and Farmington Hills.
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Two non-profit organizations will administer funding dedicated to home repair and rental assistance for neighboring residents of the new Future of Health development.
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The new research center will focus on cancer, neuroscience, immunology, hypertension and other public health issues
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Genesee County Youth Corporation, a social service organization that provides shelter services for unaccompanied minors who run away or are experiencing homelessness, received a $5,000 donation from Detroit Pistons’ owner Tom Gores.
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The Future of Health project aims to transform Detroit’s New Center neighborhood into a vibrant, walkable community with state-of-the-art residential, commercial, retail, recreational and health care components.
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The holiday event was the first of several holiday events sponsored by Platinum Equity Founder and CEO Tom Gores who partnered once again with several organizations to provide a little holiday cheer to underserved families.
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The Detroit Pistons revealed a refurbished basketball court at Howarth Park on Wednesday, which completes the organization’s $2.5 million commitment to renovate 60 basketball courts over six years.
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Nancy Edwards, grants officer and director of Keep Genesee County Beautiful, says park beautifications would not happen without the help of grants.
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The Safe Places program is a free, community-based after-school/summer program for grades K-12 that focuses on youth development, educational activities and skill development.
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Comments came shortly before a recent news conference in Detroit where Gores, Henry Ford Health, the Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University announced plans to invest $2.5 billion over the next decade into the New Center neighborhood
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Gores and his wife, Holly, partnered with Toys for Tots to distribute more than 10,000 toys, bicycles and tablets to families in Detroit and Flint in December.
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Detroiter Jason Wilson and The Cave of Adullam are the subjects of the documentary that’s currently streaming on ESPN+.
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Jeremiah West was eager to volunteer at the five-day basketball camp recently held in the Petosky-Otsego neighborhood in Detroit. He fondly remembers when he was taught to play by older...
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The first location, Windiate Park, was completed over the weekend, and the freshly painted court was unveiled during a Juneteenth celebration on Sunday.
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The mural was unveiled Sunday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the finishing touch on the first of three Genesee County-area park renovations sponsored by Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores’ FlintNOW Foundation.
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Court designed by Flint native Jamiersen Green celebrates the power of collaboration, transformation, and unity.
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During Q&A session with NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico, Gores discusses Platinum origins, civic engagement, diversity goals and philanthropy: ‘We’re just scratching the surface’
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$20 million commitment will fund new 25,000-square foot multi-use facility, renovate Brennan pool house, and deliver diverse range of services to Cody Rouge neighborhood.
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The donation will fund critically needed pediatric cancer research nationwide. To date, the Dick Vitale Fund for Pediatric Cancer has awarded nearly $60 million to end pediatric cancer.
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The kids, who were also going to see Hornets standout and Flint native Miles Bridges, rode in a brightly colored bus with the words “Be Impactful” painted on the side.
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More than 10,000 toys, bicycles and tablets were distributed to families in the state where Tom and Holly were raised.
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Gores made the pledge during his yearly call to WJR-AM radio host and Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom’s 10th annual SAY Detroit radiothon.
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SAY Detroit youths participated in a six-week program at the play center located on Detroit’s east side that consisted of weekly workshops led by staff and local leaders from the philanthropic community.
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Over the next six months, the organization will partner with different Flint groups to bus children and families to Little Caesars Arena for a free Pistons game, including food vouchers, tickets and free T-shirts.
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Sports legends, champions and local celebrities joined guests for the 11th Annual JRLA Celebrity Golf Classic. The highly anticipated and sold out event, presented by Tom Gores and Platinum Equity, raised over $100,000 to benefit the public charter high school on the Northwest side of Detroit.
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SAY Detroit today announced four grant recipients from the Tom Gores Youth Community Giving Project, an initiative created by the founder and CEO of Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons to teach kids about philanthropy and the power of giving.
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In a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan, the recent camp was the first of three that Gores will sponsor with the others being held in Mount Clemens and Eastpointe.
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The partnership between the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy and Detroit Pistons team owner Tom Gores continues to strengthen.
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and Toys for Tots teamed up to provide 200 gifts for families in Flint and surrounding neighborhoods at Toys for Tots Headquarters, 4425 Saginaw St., on Monday, Dec. 14.
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Tom Gores’ charitable donations to SAY Detroit have become an annual occurrence. Earlier this week, the Detroit Pistons owner found a creative way to spur the spirit of giving in children. Gores called the Detroit non-profit’s annual radiothon Thursday evening and pledged $350,000 during the event for the charity providing assistance to the city’s neediest residents, needs that have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The 10th Anniversary of the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA) Celebrity Golf Classic was held on August 24 in Detroit. The weekend was hosted by NBA Star and current ABC/ESPN Analyst, Jalen Rose, and many of his celebrity friends to benefit the open enrollment, public charter high school he founded in his hometown of Detroit.
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When the topic turns to the public charter school that bears his name, Jalen Rose becomes a preacher. The ESPN/ABC analyst, who starred at Michigan and played 13 seasons in the NBA, mimics a proud parent while advocating for the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, which he co-founded in 2011.
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Brooklyn Nets Owner Joe Tsai, and Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gorres usually compete against each other during the NBA season but now they find themselves fighting against a common opponent, COVID-19. The two are teaming up to donate and deliver 350,000 KN95 masks and 100,000 medical goggles to Detroit. Mayor Duggan said the donation will help more than just first responders.
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Thanks to Pistons owner Tom Gores, essential workers in the city of Detroit will benefit from a windfall of thousands of masks to aid in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Pistons are stepping up their donations to local food bank Forgotten Harvest, which, amid the coronavirus crisis, has seen its demand for meals skyrocket. The Pistons, along with Wayne County and several corporate partners, announced this week a $375,000 grant for Forgotten Harvest.
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Tom Gores, a 1982 Genesee High School graduate, said: “Giving families hope and a reason to smile during the holiday is so important.”
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FLINT, Mich. – November 8, 2019 – Tom Gores’ FlintNOW initiative and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) today announced they will distribute $325,000 worth of gift certificates for fruits and vegetables to Flint youth and their families through an expanded partnership with the Michigan State University-Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative (PPHI).
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Mr. Gores and the Detroit Pistons Foundation first helped bring Vision To Learn to Detroit in 2017, and they are now expanding the partnership to Flint.
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The funding commitment comprises a $1 million personal pledge from Mr. Gores, who is Chairman and CEO of investment firm Platinum Equity and owner of the Detroit Pistons, and a $1 million grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation.
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Funding is being provided by the NBPA Foundation and by Mr. Gores, owner of the Detroit Pistons and a Flint native who created FlintNOW as a private sector initiative to support a broad range of short and long-term relief efforts.
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In connection with the partnership, 8,000 “nutrition backpacks” will be distributed on June 6 to Flint public school children in grades K-6. Each bag will include $15 in Flint Farmers’ Market gift certificates (three $5 gift certificates), information about healthy eating, nutrition and lead, and a mini basketball.
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The collaborative funding initiative will focus on six priorities. Each will be supported by one or more of the participating philanthropies.
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The initiative will provide $25 million for programs to support homeowners, businesses, entrepreneurs and residents of Flint and Genesee County.
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The centerpiece of Moving Flint Forward is the Genesee Chamber Foundation’s new charitable fund created to provide financial support for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, North Flint redevelopment and activities that encourage tourism.
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The event drew more than 1,500 donations totaling $566,982. A pledge from Mr. Gores to match the funds raised from today’s event helped encourage people to give and pushed the final tally to $1,133,964.
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Mr. Gores has pledged to match all donations generated by the telethon up to a total of $1 million. FlintNOW and the Detroit Pistons will help promote the event and continue raising awareness about the impact of the water crisis and the long-term needs of the residents in the city.
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The partnership will focus on education initiatives to benefit schools, children and families in Flint. Johnson has agreed to serve on a community advisory board being formed by the FlintNOW Foundation.
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The Detroit Pistons announced that the club’s 15 players and key executives will commit a total of $500,000 to the FlintNOW relief effort launched last week by team owner Tom Gores.
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The first grants were announced from a $10 million campaign to address the crisis in Flint, Michigan, including a contribution to the children’s health fund.
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Mr. Gores, a Flint native, said he would rally support from business and civic leaders for both immediate relief efforts in the unfolding water crisis.