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Open air spring evening at Corktown's Mercury Bar - Photo Marvin Shaouni
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Volunteerism Features

Nutritional values: Rachelle Bonelli and the Gleaners mission

When people think of Gleaners, programs like Kids Helping Kids, Cooking Matters, and No Kid Hungry probably don't come to mind. They will now, says Noelle Lothamer. 

Detroit4Detroit: Crank up causes in the online and offline world

Get out into the "real world" this Thursday at Bert's Warehouse to have real conversations about real action in Detroit. Dan Morrison and Natasha M. extend the invitations. 

Three towns. Three citizen philanthropists. All for Detroit

In the first month of Detroit4Detroit, over 50 Detroiters of all types and from around the city and country have stepped forward to make their mark on the city. Meet three of them.

Colors restaurant serves up new food business model

"Just. Good. Food." That might be Colors Detroit motto, but Noelle Lothamer makes a persuasive case that the new downtown restaurant is much more than that. It's part of a new enterprise model that promotes diversity and treats workers with the respect they deserve.

The nurturing kind: Royale Theus knows what it means to give back

There are at least 650,000 same-sex couples in the United States -- one in five raising children. But less is known about single gay or lesbian parents. Desiree Cooper meets single dad Royale Theus, director of programs for the Michigan AIDS Coalition, who talks about the challenges of family life.
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