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Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores dons Santa Claus hat to bring Christmas to Flint families
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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Tom Gores’ FlintNOW and the National Basketball Players Association Expand Healthy Food Program in Flint, Provide $325,000 in Fruits and Vegetables Through Pediatric Public Health Initiative
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).
“Two risks. One of them is doing nothing.
Weigh them.”
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores unveils $90 million performance center: ‘One of the best’
There was one clear message from the Detroit Pistons at the opening of their new headquarters Monday: Everyone is welcome. The Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center is in the New Center area about two miles north of Little Caesars Arena, where the franchise will begin its third season later this month.
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Platinum Equity CEO Tom Gores announces redevelopment deal for Palace of Auburn Hills site
Detroit Pistons Owner Tom Gores and Livonia, Mich.-based Schostak Brothers & Company today announced the formation of a joint venture to redevelop the Palace of Auburn Hills and its surrounding land. Schostak Brothers will serve as the lead partner and manage the future mixed-use development, which is expected to include corporate office, research & development and technology companies.
“Surround yourself with people who
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Tom Gores and FlintNOW bring Vision To Learn to Flint, Providing Free Eye Exams and Glasses to Students in Need
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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Tom Gores And Consumers Energy Pledge $2 Million To Help Start Flint Promise Scholarship Program
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.
“The key to success is to have a great foundation”
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Tom Gores’ FlintNOW and the National Basketball Players Association Partner With Pediatric Public Health Initiative to Give Flint Families Access to Healthy Food
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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National Basketball Players Association and Tom Gores’ FlintNOW Partner With Pediatric Public Health Initiative to Improve Access to Healthy Food for Flint Families
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.
“Always stay true to yourself.By risking nothing, you lose everything.”
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Ten Philanthropies Will Help Flint Recover and Rise from Water Crisis
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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FlintNOW Foundation, Huntington Bank announce $25 million economic development program for Flint
The initiative will provide $25 million for programs to support homeowners, businesses, entrepreneurs and residents of Flint and Genesee County.