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Tom Gores Pledges $350,000 to Youth at SAY Detroit
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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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
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.
“The key to success is to have a great foundation”
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New Detroit Pistons initiative that brings Flint residents to games part of Tom Gores’ goal to open doors for kids
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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How Motor City Cruise, Wayne State partnership realizes third piece of Tom Gores vision for Detroit Pistons move downtown
First, the Pistons would play home games at Little Caesars Arena. Second, the Pistons would build a new headquarters that would house basketball and business operations. The last step was to bring a G League franchise to Detroit to offer an improved developmental experience for young players while also bringing an affordable entertainment option for city residents.
“Surround yourself with people who
love and support you.”
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Tom Gores-sponsored golf event draws record crowd in support of Jalen Rose Leadership Academy students
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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Tom Gores, SAY Detroit youth announce four Detroit non-profits to share $100,000 donation
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.
“In Flint, I learned shared purpose andpride in the community”
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Tom Gores: ‘It would just mean the world to me if (Pistons) could get a championship and get (LCA) rocking and excited’
The Pistons are banking on the top pick in the N.B.A. draft and a young core for a revival. As much as the No. 1 overall pick represents a necessary cog in the Pistons’ rebuild it also symbolizes revitalization for the city of Detroit. (Paywall)
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Why Detroit Pistons owner and Platinum Equity founder Tom Gores is sponsoring Detroit-area basketball camps
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.
“We can’t afford to be afraid to make mistakes.”
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores congratulates franchise icon Ben Wallace on HOF nod
In nine seasons with the Pistons, Wallace was a four-time All-Star and four-time defensive player of the year. His career spanned 16 years in the league and he averaged 5.7 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 steals.
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Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores endorses franchise direction with coach Dwane Casey contract extension
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a contract extension with coach Dwane Casey through the 2023-24 NBA season.