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GO 4 IT COVERAGE
Empowering the deaf and hard of hearing: Swim class makes waves in Detroit
Read full article: Empowering the deaf and hard of hearing: Swim class makes waves in DetroitA group of teens and young adults are diving into a new experience—learning to swim for the first time. This isn’t just any swim class; it’s a beacon of hope for the deaf and hard of hearing community in Detroit.
Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with letters
Read full article: Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with lettersA fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.
From one letter to a nationwide movement: How a simple gesture uplifts troops overseas
Read full article: From one letter to a nationwide movement: How a simple gesture uplifts troops overseasWhat started as a small idea—sending thank-you letters to troops—has grown into a nationwide movement that has delivered nearly 12 million messages of gratitude over the past 21 years.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but there are ways you can reduce some risk factors
Read full article: Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but there are ways you can reduce some risk factorsThere are a multitude of reasons to pay special attention to your heart health, but one of the largest might be the rate of death from heart disease.
Go 4 It: Detroit students thrive in positive school community atmosphere
Read full article: Go 4 It: Detroit students thrive in positive school community atmosphereIn celebration of March as Reading Month, the Local 4 team engaged with schools across Metro Detroit, with Rhonda Walker reading to first graders at MacDowell Preparatory Academy, a school that has significantly improved its performance and attendance under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Brian Banks.
Go 4 It: Woman supports, aids vulnerable Detroit communities
Read full article: Go 4 It: Woman supports, aids vulnerable Detroit communitiesKayla Donaldson, a former runaway who once lived on the streets, dedicates her life to aiding Detroit's homeless and survivors of sex trafficking through her nonprofit, Magdalene’s Mission. Operating from Fort Street Presbyterian Church, she and her team distribute hygiene products, warm clothes, food, and basic necessities, focusing on restoring dignity and hope, particularly for women in need.
Go 4 It: Community comes together for 'Carrying Hope' event to support foster kids in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Go 4 It: Community comes together for 'Carrying Hope' event to support foster kids in Metro DetroitIt's been another incredible day watching the giving spirit of Metro Detroit shining through at our Go 4 It Carrying Hope event. Local 4 is collecting new and like new luggage, bags, and other items to give to children in the foster care system.
Go 4 It: Backpacks replace trash bags for foster children
Read full article: Go 4 It: Backpacks replace trash bags for foster childrenLocal 4 is dedicated to carrying hope for children in the foster care system. Recognizing that these children often move with just the clothes on their backs and a trash bag, the initiative is collecting luggage, backpacks, and other essential items to support them.
Go 4 It: Communities rally to support foster care system
Read full article: Go 4 It: Communities rally to support foster care systemLocal 4 is supporting children in the foster care system who frequently have to move with minimal belongings, often only in trash bags. To assist these children, the organization is collecting luggage, backpacks, and other essential items.
Go 4 It: Collecting luggage and hygiene products for children in foster care
Read full article: Go 4 It: Collecting luggage and hygiene products for children in foster careSeveral people have donated luggage and other items for children in foster care during Local 4's Go 4 It event with The Children's Center in Detroit on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The event runs through 6 p.m.
Go 4 It: Community initiative aims to help foster children
Read full article: Go 4 It: Community initiative aims to help foster childrenLocal 4 and the Children’s Center are collaborating to support children in foster care by providing them with bags to carry their personal belongings. Many children in foster care face frequent moves and often lack basic items, and this initiative aims to offer some hope and stability.
What to know about Local 4's Carrying Hope Go 4 It event with The Children's Center
Read full article: What to know about Local 4's Carrying Hope Go 4 It event with The Children's CenterOn Tuesday, March 18, Local 4 will be collecting luggage at The Children's Center at 79 West Alexandrine Street in Detroit from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children in the foster care system.
Go 4 It: Tiffany Haddish speaks on foster care experience and impact of collecting luggage for kids
Read full article: Go 4 It: Tiffany Haddish speaks on foster care experience and impact of collecting luggage for kidsLocal 4's March Go 4 It event is "Carrying Hope" which is focused on collecting luggage for children in the foster care system. Comedian Tiffany Haddish shares how this experience inspired her.