UNCF Michigan

🙋🏾‍♂️ Volunteers Needed!✨

We’re gearing up for the 38th Annual UNCF Detroit Walk for Education and we need YOUR help!

📍 Location: Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
✅ Space is limited!
📩 Email [email protected] to sign up!
Let’s walk for a cause. Let’s walk for education. 💛

Have you reserved your seat yet? Don't miss this informative and impactful conversation. RSVP today to secure your spot! We look forward to seeing you there.

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
The conversation is getting even more impactful! 🎤✨
We’re excited to announce that MORE panelists are being added to the lineup for the UNCF Michigan Community Conversation: “Unlocking Opportunity for Students Through Scholarships and Programs,” sponsored by AlixPartners!
📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Lawrence Technological University
Join us for an inspiring morning focused on expanding access, opportunity, and student success through scholarships and programs. Stay tuned as we reveal additional panelists soon! 👀
Space is limited.
We hope you will join us.

📣 SPACE IS LIMITED! 📣
Don’t miss your chance to attend — RSVP today to secure your spot! ✨
To reserve your spot please email [email protected].
We look forward to seeing you there.

🎓 SCHOLARSHIP ALERT 🎓
Are you an incoming freshman enrolling at an accredited UNCF Member Institution or another accredited four-year HBCU?

Now is your opportunity to apply for the Dr. Mable V. Jones Scholarship!

📅 Application Deadline: June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

💰 Don’t miss your chance to become one of 100 scholars selected to receive this scholarship award this year!

👉🏾 Apply Now:https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000iGb77YAC

AFP Greater Detroit is incredibly grateful for our amazing Fisher Fellows Mentors! Your guidance, encouragement, and willingness to invest your time and wisdom make a lasting impact on every Fellow you support. Thank you for inspiring growth, building confidence, and helping shape future leaders—we truly couldn’t do this without you! 💙

Emily Rathod, Forgotten Harvest
Dianna Solomon, RoseTrinity Consulting
Miah Davis Gardner, Detroit Artists Market
Katja Thomakos, Cranbrook Educational Community
Kristin Benton, Wayne State University, College of Nursing
Sandy Sommer, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation
Stephanie Maurice Beason; Psi Chi, The International Honor Society in Psychology
Jamie Westrick, Michigan Humane
Laura Tomassi-Miller, Upwell Fundraising Advisory
Avni Thomas, Presbyterian Villages of MI Foundation
MiVida Burrus, Avalon Healing Center
Patrice M. Neal, UNCF Michigan Region (United Negro College Fund)
Leslie Carmona, Wayne State University
Katora Cole, Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan
Sean White, Michigan Central
Patricia Brosnahan, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
Pam Serwa, Thrive Scholars
Erin Schrieber, American Cancer Society
Cory Joyrich, ProLiteracy Worldwide
Paul Miller, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan Foundation
Eileen Savage, Cranbrook Educational Community
Virginia Fallis, Hammond & Associates
LaTrell Bell, Michigan Humane
Jayson Rose, University of Michigan
Becky Stevenson, Eversight
Sommer Dawson, Accent Pontiac
Barbara Cecil, SOS Community Services
Kristin Rossi, Michigan Parkinson Foundation
Deborah Murphy, The Children's Center
Bobie Clement, Marts&Lundy
William Hamilton, Detroit Institute of Arts
Christa Reid, Michigan State University

As UNCF continues to expand its presence and engagement across Michigan, we are pleased to invite you to join us for the UNCF Michigan Community Conversation: “Unlocking Opportunity for Students Through Scholarships and Programs”, sponsored by AlixPartners, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 8:30 AM at Lawrence Technological University.

This convening will bring together local superintendents, educators, parents, community organizations and education leaders from Metro Detroit and surrounding communities to increase awareness of UNCF scholarships, student programs and recruitment opportunities available to Michigan students.

We are honored to have Mary Williams, UNCF National Director of Recruitment & Outreach, joining the conversation as a featured panelist alongside additional local education and community leaders. The discussion will be moderated by Sommer Woods, Partner, Woods & Watts.

This conversation is designed to create meaningful dialogue around access, opportunity to higher education and career pathways while strengthening partnerships that support student success throughout our communities.

To RSVP, email: [email protected]
Space is limited.

We hope you will join us.