St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center

🌟 Staff Shoutout 🌟

SVSF staff recently had the opportunity to nominate teammates for recognition, and today we are excited to highlight Sawsan Srour.

Sawsan consistently goes the extra mile for our adult students. Whether she’s offering support, guidance, or stepping in to help problem-solve, she shows up with patience, care, and a deep commitment to student success. Her dedication helps ensure every learner feels seen, supported, and capable of reaching their goals.

We are grateful to have Sawsan as part of the SVSF team and appreciate the positive impact she makes every day.

We are excited to welcome Christine Moylan Skynar as the newest member of the Board of Trustees at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center!

Christine brings both professional leadership and a lifelong connection to SVSF Center to this role. Through her work with Freudenberg , a longtime supporter of SVSF Center, she has continued to champion opportunities for Detroit students and families. Her connection to our mission began years ago, when her family volunteered with SVSF during her childhood, making this new chapter especially meaningful.

We are grateful for Christine’s commitment to service and excited for the impact her leadership will bring to our community. Welcome, Christine! 💙

🎓✨ A New Beginning. A Powerful Legacy. ✨🎓

Please join us in celebrating Shyanna Marshall, the very first recipient of the Chandler Scholar Award at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center.

Created in honor of Omair “O” Chandler, this award recognizes students who embody perseverance, resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to building a brighter future through education.

Shyanna's journey is a testament to the transformative power of education. Through challenges and obstacles that could have derailed her goals, she remained focused on creating a better future for herself and her family. Her achievement reminds us why we do this work every day.

Surrounded by members of Omair's family and supporters who helped bring this vision to life, Shyanna's award represents more than academic success—it represents hope, opportunity, and the belief that education can change generations.

A special thank you to Karen Hague for helping preserve Omair's legacy through this meaningful tribute and for inspiring others to invest in the potential of students pursuing their dreams.

📖 Want to learn more about the story and inspiration behind the Chandler Scholar Award? Read Karen Hague's "What Up, Mom?" Substack here: https://karenhague.substack.com/

At SVSF Center, we're proud to walk alongside students like Shyanna as they pursue brighter futures.

💙 Because education changes lives.
💙 Because opportunity changes generations.
💙 Because every student deserves a chance to succeed.

At St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center, we believe education and opportunity change lives. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Lear Corporation to provide our adult students with meaningful opportunities to learn directly from professionals in the workforce.

Join us for a FREE Career Readiness Panel where Lear team members from Quality, Materials, Union, and HR will share their experiences, advice, and insight into what it takes to succeed in today’s workplace.

Together, we’ll discuss:
✨ Communication
✨ Professionalism
✨ Teamwork
✨ What employers are looking for

📅 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 12 PM – 2 PM
🍴 Lunch provided for attendees

This event is more than a workshop it’s a chance to build confidence, create connections, and take the next step toward a brighter future.

☀️ Registration is NOW OPEN for the FREE SVSF Center Summer Learning Program!

Students entering 2nd–6th grade can enjoy a fun-filled summer of learning, growth, and exploration through:
✅ Reading & Math Enrichment
✅ STEM & FIRST LEGO League Activities
✅ Field Trips
✅ Nutrition & Social-Emotional Learning Opportunities

Summer Session: June 15 – August 28
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Choose Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

To apply, visit our Main Campus:
14061 Lappin St., Detroit, MI 48205
(Online applications are not available at this time.)

Questions? Contact Christina Giles:
📞 (586) 554-2615
✉️ [email protected]

Help your child stay engaged, learning, and growing this summer! 🌟

Today we recognize the incredible Adult Education Team at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center!

Behind every SVSF Center graduate is this team of dedicated educators, mentors, advocates, and supporters who believe in the power of second chances and lifelong learning. Your compassion, encouragement, and commitment help students overcome obstacles and achieve life-changing goals.

Thank you for walking alongside our graduates every step of the journey and making the Class of 2025/2026 celebration possible. Because of you futures are brighter, families are stronger, and our community continues to grow. 💙

Please join us in celebrating and thanking the amazing SVSF Adult Education Team for the impact they make every single day!

In observance of Memorial Day, St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center is closed on Monday as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We wish our SVSF families, volunteers, supporters, and community a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. We look forward to reopening and continuing our mission together on Tuesday.

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Last Saturday, May 16th, 40 adult learners crossed the finish line and graduated after earning their GEDs through St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center’s Adult Education Program, our largest graduating class since 2013.
Behind every diploma was perseverance, sacrifice, courage, and determination. Many of these graduates balanced jobs, children, transportation barriers, financial hardship, and life’s challenges while still choosing to show up for themselves and their future. And now… they are graduates.

At SVSF Center, this is our mission:
💙 Breaking down barriers
💙 Bridging the gap between education and opportunity
💙 Changing generations through education

For some graduates, this is the beginning of college.
For others, it’s the start of workforce training, career advancement, and new opportunities.

To anyone wondering if it’s too late:
✨ This could be you.
To those looking to make a difference:
✨ You could be the reason someone crosses the finish line.
To our supporters and donors:
✨ Your support makes moments like this possible.

Congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026. We are so proud of you. 🎉
📸 Click the link to view all the graduation photos! https://www.svsfcenter.org/2026/05/21/2026-graduation-ceremony/

🌞 Throwback Thursday at SVSF!

This special photo from the St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center archives captures children enjoying a sunny day outdoors with Sr. Frances McSherry watching over the fun and laughter. About 60 years later, the joy of learning, play, and community continues to be at the heart of everything we do at St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center.

As we head into a beautiful weekend, we hope you take some time to enjoy the sunshine, make memories with loved ones, and celebrate the spirit of community that has connected generations of SVSF families. Happy Throwback Thursday and have a wonderful long weekend! 💙