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MONROE, Mich., March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation has made a $1-million contribution to support the capital campaign for the new Career Technology Center at Monroe County Community College, and to also promote diversity at the college. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130308/CL73922 ) The announcement was made by Ron May, DTE Energy Senior vice president, major enterprise projects, at a luncheon today at the college sponsored by The Foundation at...
DETROIT, Feb. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation prepares to celebrate the 50(th) anniversary of the "I Have a Dream" speech, the DTE Energy Foundation is partnering with Detroit Public Television to present a thought-provoking community conversation about the successes and struggles of the civil rights movement. The event will take place Feb. 25 at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Judge Damon J. Keith, who serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of DTE Energy's ongoing work to strengthen the relationships with the communities it serves, and enhance the experience of its leadership team, the company announced the following changes, effective immediately. Joyce Hayes Giles is appointed assistant to the chairman and senior vice president, Public Affairs. In her new role, Giles has overall responsibility for the company's outreach initiatives to its communities. She...
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WXYZ-TV Channel 7 and the Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, along with DTE Energy Foundation will give thousands of Detroit area children a "boost" at the 35th annual "Healthy Living for Kids" immunization fair. The program will be held Sunday, August 26(th) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110602/CL13539LOGO) The...
CADILLAC, Mich., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The After 26 Project - which is creating a restaurant and gift shop that will employ 30 special needs adults from the greater Cadillac area - is closer to reality thanks to a $10,000 grant from the DTE Energy Foundation. The money will be used to update the former Ann Arbor railroad depot, 127 W. Cass Street, in downtown Cadillac, which will serve as the location for the restaurant. DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) will award a check to project...
DETROIT, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation announced today it will contribute $100,000 and partner with five Area Agencies on Aging to provide homebound seniors with hot Christmas holiday meals. The effort is expected to serve holiday meals to 10,000 seniors in Detroit and its suburbs, Grand Rapids and Muskegon. "This is a way to give back to seniors who might not otherwise be able to celebrate the holidays," said Joyce Hayes Giles, DTE Energy senior vice president,...
DETROIT, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation announced today plans to fund and support 333 summer jobs for youth in Metropolitan Detroit at the second annual Youth Employment Summit, hosted by City Connect Detroit. With the creation of job opportunities for young people serving as the primary focus of the summit, the DTE Energy Foundation grant of $500,000 is the largest private donation toward a fundraising goal of $1.2-million to $1.5-million. The gift will go to...
DETROIT, Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy employees and the DTE Energy Foundation last month contributed $320,000 to help the hungry and homeless through their annual charitable fund-raising drive. DTE Energy employees gave $120,000 during the six-week campaign, which the Foundation matched with an additional $200,000. The Foundation also awarded special grants totaling an additional $100,000 to support five organizations that operate shelters in Detroit - the Detroit Rescue...
DETROIT, Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross, Southeastern Michigan Chapter and the DTE Energy Foundation today announced an initiative to prepare children and young adults in Southeastern Michigan to prevent and respond to emergencies and disasters in their homes, schools, neighborhoods and communities. In addition, DTE Energy announced an employee donation program with a matching funds component that will support Red Cross disaster services efforts in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb...
DETROIT, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of DTE Energy's response to the downturn in Michigan's economy, the DTE Energy Foundation today announced it has partnered with 57 nonprofit agencies and awarded more than $760,000 in grants to help families and individuals in crisis. Those funds include $200,000 in contributions the Foundation made to match $100,000 raised by DTE Energy employees to benefit nonprofits providing food and shelter to those in need. "The organizations we've supported...
