April 10, 2022 |
Flint Now
How Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores Gave Underserved Flint Children The Full Game Night Experience
Flint children arrived in style to the early February game between the Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Hornets. 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. Once arriving at Little Caesars Arena, the
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March 31, 2022 |
Articles Philanthropy The Pistons
Michigan Governor Praises Detroit Pistons, Tom Gores For Promoting Social Justice
When Platinum Equity founder Tom Gores purchased the Detroit Pistons in 2011, he said he viewed the NBA franchise as a community asset with the power to unite and inspire. The franchise has engaged the Detroit community in recent years with high-profile leadership on matters of diversity and inclusion, voting access and the pandemic. While
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December 10, 2021 |
Philanthropy
Tom Gores Pledges $350,000 to Youth at SAY Detroit
Commitment includes $100,000 to create entrepreneurship program at SAY Play Center
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December 10, 2021 |
Flint Now
Here’s how Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores delivered a Merry Christmas to underserved communities in Flint, Detroit
The Christmas spirit was in full force at the big blue house just off I-475 in Flint. The building that houses the Voices for Children Advocacy Center, a nonprofit devoted to helping young victims of abuse or neglect, was decorated in holiday regalia with Christmas music streaming from the TV mounted near the entrance. Workers
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December 9, 2021 |
Philanthropy The Pistons
One year ago, Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores pledged $100K for SAY Detroit kids to distribute to charity. Here is how it will benefit the community
“It is so empowering for young people to learn to use their voice and see how it feels to make an impact in someone else’s life,” Gores said.
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