Stories and social change empowering Michiganders everywhere to make a difference at home. Founded @Kiva_Detroit & more. Ask what you can do for your state.
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Today, we remember and celebrate Dick Enberg, one of our Founding Corps Members. His hometown was Armada, Michigan and he believed from the beginning in empowering Michiganders everywhere to make change at home! #ThankYouDick #RIP
Hey Detroiters! Another opportunity for you to lean into community, build relationships & make change in your hometown, no matter where you are. #newcitizenship @Kiva_Detroit 🏡 teapaw.org/kiva_detroit/status/93…
Help 2 women entrepreneurs in #Detroit upgrade their equipment with a Kiva loan-- Loans start at $25 and right now you can double your impact thanks to matching from @knightfdn! kiva.org/lend/1414476
On his 100th birthday, we remember JFK's 1960 Founding @PeaceCorps speech @UMich, inspiring @MichiganCorps in 2010! #JFK100 #AskWhatYouCanDo
"Anyone can find a voice in the conversation about what is art and why it matters." #community @ArtPrize @RickDeVos @KevinBuist teapaw.org/artprize/status/812270…
"They’ve got a much more expansive view of what art is, what it can be, and what they can accomplish"-Tom Clinton artprize.org/donate
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"But people who love the aquarium took action." teapaw.org/michiganradio/status/8…
Thanks to volunteer efforts, Belle Isle Aquarium “looks just like it did back in 1904” j.mp/2gNL6uH
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This #GivingTuesday, help @PLAYDETROIT, one of our @Kiva_Detroit businesses, open up a showcase for Detroit artists! kickstarter.com/projects/pla…
Calling all pilots! #avgeek #flyforchange 'Volunteer your time to fly/drop off gifts at airports throughout state the 1st wknd of December.' teapaw.org/mlive/status/802905117…
We appreciate you, @MagicJohnson! Thanks for being a Corps Member and for your leadership at home. #newcitizenship #FlintFwd teapaw.org/flintfwdproject/status…
Thanks to the Magic Johnson Foundation for having a hand in moving #FlintFwd! #hope #turkey #bicycle #flintkidsrock s.mlive.com/AuTZXMk
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"We're hoping that it moves people to make a change in the world, whether it’s small or large." teapaw.org/huffpostimpact/status/…
"We'll find a way." Bravo @BCarr39 for your commitment to home and @NFL for telling this story of engagement. #civic #Flint #askwhatyoucando teapaw.org/nfl/status/80180635114…
From Flint, Michigan to the NFL...
Cowboys DB @BCarr39 never forgets his roots.
And he wants to make a difference. snpy.tv/2fUjEgC
A revitalized Detroit Awesome foundation is coming this fall. Apply! medium.com/@thanerichard/exp… via @ThaneRichard
Inspired by breakfast w @paulpangaro from @CCS_Detroit on how to overcome inertia when making change @awesomefound
Everyone in Lafayette Park, Detroit hunting Pokemon. How can we harness this energy but for community level action?
Coppell TX student @marisa_thakady builds awareness & raises money for those affected by #FlintWaterCrisis
#FlintFwd bit.ly/1RIMv00
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Happy birthday! Thanks for embodying what it means to give everyone a chance to lead! #askwhatyoucando teapaw.org/detroitsoup/status/697…
We lost track of the days! @DetroitSOUP's 6 year anniversary was on Sunday. Thank you to all of you! #Detroit
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"We left Flint, but Flint never left us." #engagefromanywhere #askwhatyoucando teapaw.org/flintexpats/status/694…
A look at how @Beyonce is standing up for victims of the #FlintWaterCrisis after announcing her #FormationWorldTour: attn.link/1PJq7WE
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The system's failed; civic leadership is now citizen leadership. One person at a time. #askwhatyoucando #detroit teapaw.org/allen_tonya/status/696…
Dear Detroit, I met 20 y.o. who didn't know how to use calculator. I taught her. She's a high school senior. How do we allow this to happen?
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Join @Beyonce & donate to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint --> cfgf.org/cfgf/GoodWork/Flint… #WaterForFlint teapaw.org/flintjournal/status/69…
Beyonce starts fund to aid in Flint water crisis relief efforts ow.ly/3b3uv2