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Detroit residents urged to apply for HOPE tax relief as deadline approaches
Read full article: Detroit residents urged to apply for HOPE tax relief as deadline approachesThe deadline to apply to Detroit’s HOPE program is November 1. The program reduces or eliminates current-year property tax obligations for eligible Detroiters.
Struggling with property taxes? Program offers up to 100% reduction for eligible Detroit homeowners.
Read full article: Struggling with property taxes? Program offers up to 100% reduction for eligible Detroit homeowners.Homeowners can have their current year property taxes reduced or even eliminated.
In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rights
Read full article: In 60-year-old Tim Walz, Kamala Harris found a partner to advocate for reproductive rightsThe makings of a presidential ticket began in an unusual spot six months ago: a Minnesota abortion clinic.
Michigan doctors push for increasing awareness, access to sleep testing in underserved areas
Read full article: Michigan doctors push for increasing awareness, access to sleep testing in underserved areasMedical problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity, which are caused by and contribute to sleep disorders, are more common in low-income populations.
‘El Chapo’ sons charged with smuggling cheap fentanyl to US
Read full article: ‘El Chapo’ sons charged with smuggling cheap fentanyl to USProsecutors revealed in a recent indictment that while Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán serves a life sentence, his sons have steered the family business into fentanyl, establishing a network of labs churning out massive quantities of the cheap, deadly drug that they smuggle into the U.S. The indictment unsealed April 14 in Manhattan details a generational shift.
Video presentation: Focus: HOPE hosts 2022 ‘Eleanor’s March 4 HOPE’
Read full article: Video presentation: Focus: HOPE hosts 2022 ‘Eleanor’s March 4 HOPE’Watch the video presentation for the Focus: HOPE ‘Eleanor’s March 4 HOPE’ -- presented by WDIV-Local 4 -- on Sunday, Oct. 9, in the video player above.
'I didn't really learn anything': COVID grads face college
Read full article: 'I didn't really learn anything': COVID grads face collegeAfter the disruption of online learning, first-year college students are arriving arrive on U.S. campuses unprepared for the demands of college-level work, experts say.
Detroit’s Reach for Hope benefit to raise funds for suicide prevention training
Read full article: Detroit’s Reach for Hope benefit to raise funds for suicide prevention trainingThis Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, several local organizations are joining efforts to host the 2021 Reach for Hope benefit to raise money for suicide prevention training in Detroit.
This donation event is an incredible way for you to get involved, help those in need
Read full article: This donation event is an incredible way for you to get involved, help those in needThis pandemic has been a hardship for many, including local charities that have a mission to help those in need and provide hope. There’s one charity that’s picking up “Truckloads of Hope,” and helping those in the community. All 38 Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers are collecting donations of toiletries, socks, underwear, sheets, blankets, and hand sanitizer for their “Truckloads of Hope” event. Capuchin Soup Kitchen collects these types of donations for their Shower Programs, which assist those who have inadequate shelter. The Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers’ “Truckloads of Hope” will be collecting donations until March 31.
United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probe
Read full article: United Arab Emirates publishes first photo from Mars probeThis Feb. 10, 2021 image taken by the United Arab Emirates' "Amal," or "Hope," probe was released Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, shows Mars . The Hope space probe now circles the red planet. (Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center/UAE Space Agency, via AP)DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates on Sunday published the first image for its Mars probe now circling the red planet. It shows Mars' north pole, as well as Mars' largest volcano, Olympus Mons. The probe swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
New boost for minority businesses in underserved communities
Read full article: New boost for minority businesses in underserved communitiesGoldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative is providing up to $130 million to the endeavor, which will be available to clients in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative is providing up to $130 million to the endeavor, which will be available to clients in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. AdIt’s estimated that well over 100,000 small U.S. businesses have failed since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with underserved communities struck especially hard. AdParticipating small business owners can access capital provided by Goldman and take online classes offered through Goldman's 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative. A June study by University of California, Santa Cruz economist Robert Fairlie showed that while 22% of businesses nationwide closed in the immediate onslaught of the pandemic, the situation was far worse for minority-owned businesses: 41% of Black-owned businesses and 32% of Latino-owned businesses closed.
UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerable
Read full article: UK leader vows to use 'every second' to vaccinate vulnerableThey are expected to approve England's third national lockdown because there is a wide consensus on the need for tougher restrictions to control soaring new infections. Britain reported more than 60,000 new confirmed cases in 24 hours for the second day in a row on Wednesday. Hospitals are jammed with COVID-19 patients and medical personnel, many of whom are exhausted after months of dealing with the virus, find themselves stretched thin. As part of the latest lockdown, Johnson ordered schools across England to close, backtracking on the government’s pledge to keep them open. Johnson ordered the national lockdown in England after public health officials warned that the rising infection rates threatened to overwhelm the National Health Service.
Father, daughter meet for the first time after 50 years
Read full article: Father, daughter meet for the first time after 50 yearsHOUSTON – It was an emotional reunion for one Tomball, Texas father and his daughter, who were separated at her birth and then came together again after 50 years. Winski’s daughter, Kerri Beggs, said at the age of 19, she began a quest to find her biological father. Beggs, who now lives in Tucson, Arizona, took a plane to Hobby Airport on Friday, a flight that was delayed. For the first time after a lifetime of missing each other, the father and daughter embraced each other. For the last four months, I’ve been looking forward to this day.”Added Winski, “She’s my little girl.
Metro Detroit nonprofit protects trafficking victims amid pandemic
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit protects trafficking victims amid pandemicPONTIAC, Mich. – As many businesses struggle to weather the pandemic, nonprofits are also fighting to stay afloat. When a woman is saved from trafficking, they need to find a place to find themselves and be brought back to life. Hope Against Trafficking, a nonprofit based out of Pontiac, is one of those places. RELATED: Hope Against Trafficking creates safe space for victims in Southeast MichiganFighting and saving survivors of human trafficking is difficult work to begin with without a pandemic. Hope Against Trafficking is a nonprofit organization which benefits from tremendous volunteers and community involvement.
United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024
Read full article: United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024Sheikh Mohammed made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter that his country plans to send an unmanned spacecraft to the moon in 2024. Already, an Emirati space probe is hurtling through space on its way to Mars while last year it sent its first astronaut to the International Space Station. Sheikh Mohammed said the rover would be named “Rashid,” the same name of his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Sheikh Rashid was one of the original founding rulers of the United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms on the Arabian Peninsula. ___Associated Press writers Isabel DeBre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report.
Melvindale mother holds out hope for daughter’s safe return
Read full article: Melvindale mother holds out hope for daughter’s safe returnMelvindale mother holds out hope for daughter’s safe returnPublished: June 25, 2020, 5:37 pmTimika Street is a 36-years-old mother of two who has been missing for nearly half a year.
Metro Detroit nonprofit experiencing shortage of winter clothing needs donations
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit experiencing shortage of winter clothing needs donationsPONTIAC, Mich. – A Pontiac-based nonprofit is experiencing a shortage of winter clothing and needs donations to help homeless people in Metro Detroit. Grace Centers of Hope is asking for donations of gently used winter clothing, such as coats, hats, scarves and gloves. The clothing will be distributed to homeless people, and any remaining items will go to one of the nonprofit’s four thrift stores. Donations can be dropped off to Grace Centers of Hope at 35 E. Huron Street in Pontiac or one of the thrift stores listed below. Thrift shop locations:
Hope Clinic to add weeknight meals as it feeds the hungry of Washtenaw County
Read full article: Hope Clinic to add weeknight meals as it feeds the hungry of Washtenaw CountyANN ARBOR, Mich. – Hope Clinic has announced that it will start serving additional hot meals to those in need during the week. In a statement released by Hope Clinic, the fully prepared hot meals were introduced in early October so as to address a gap in community services. The additional meals will run through mid-January of 2020 as Hope Clinic reassess community needs. (Hope Clinic)“We are excited to be doubling the number of meals served at Hope,” said executive director Douglas Campbell in the recent announcement. A community organization, Hope Clinic feeds those who are food-insecure within Washtenaw County.
Focus Hope event encourages Metro Detroiters to participate in 2020 census
Read full article: Focus Hope event encourages Metro Detroiters to participate in 2020 censusThousands of people converged on the Focus Hope Headquarters on Sunday for the 45th annual March 4 Hope. "This is about encouraging people to know about our programs, food for seniors, youth development, early education and workforce," said Focus Hope CEO Portia Roberson. Historically, the indigenous people of this country weren't counted in the Census before the 1900s," said Jasahn Larsosa, with Focus Hope. That's why Focus Hope and the city of Detroit want to make sure your all voice are heard, and they're not alone. Some heavy hitters stopped by the event including Sen. Jewell Jones, Rep. LaTanya Garrett and Sen. Adam Hollier, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Lt. Gov.
Focus Hope event encourages Metro Detroiters to participate in 2020 census
Read full article: Focus Hope event encourages Metro Detroiters to participate in 2020 censusThousands of people converged on the Focus Hope Headquarters on Sunday for the 45th annual March 4 Hope. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
How This Group of Kids Tracked Down a Missing Woman With Dementia
Read full article: How This Group of Kids Tracked Down a Missing Woman With DementiaA group of best friends turned into junior detectives when police outside Sacramento, California, asked for help locating a missing 97-year-old woman. Logan, Hope, her brother Kash and McKenna banded together to find the woman, taking to the streets on their bikes, they told Inside Edition. The woman told them to go away, they said, but they weren't deterred, alerting others to their discovery. As it turns out, they were the team to locate the missing 97-year-old, Roseville police wrote on its Facebook page. RELATED STORIESGroup of Kids Dubbed 'Junior Detectives' Help Find Missing Elderly Woman in CaliforniaDetectives Call Husband's Account of Wife's Death 'B.S.
Join Eleanor's March 4 Hope
Read full article: Join Eleanor's March 4 HopeEleanor's March 4 Hope is a community event to support the many programs of Focus: Hope. Focus Hope was created to bring all races together in an effort to rebuild Detroit neighborhoods. Portia Robinson, CEO of Focus Hope joined Tati Amare to talk about this year's focus, which is the 2020 Census. Some people may not feel comfortable giving information to the government but Focus: Hope wants to help eliminate those fears and guide individuals through the process. WDIV-Local 4 is the presenting sponsor of Eleanor's March 4 Hope and we invite you to join us for this event.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels gives C.S. Mott Children's $500K for pediatric cancer research
Read full article: Hyundai Hope on Wheels gives C.S. Mott Children's $500K for pediatric cancer researchANN ARBOR - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented its $500,000 Hyundai Young Investigator and Scholar Hope Grant on Tuesday to University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, to help advance its pediatric cancer research. This is why every minute is precious and every second matters in the fight against pediatric cancer." Credit: Camren Shawn ClouthierAbout Hyundai Hope on WheelsHyundai Hope On Wheels is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $160 million toward childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.
30-Year-Old Pastor Who Was Open About Battle With Depression Takes His Own Life
Read full article: 30-Year-Old Pastor Who Was Open About Battle With Depression Takes His Own LifeCant sleep, so Im watching this video over and over again, Julianne wrote Tuesday. Loving Jesus doesnt always cure suicidal thoughts. Loving Jesus doesnt always cure depression. Loving Jesus doesnt always cure PTSD. But that doesnt mean Jesus doesnt offer us companionship and comfort.
Chefs in the Garden series to benefit organization, showcase Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti culinary talent
Read full article: Chefs in the Garden series to benefit organization, showcase Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti culinary talentANN ARBOR, Mich. - Starting Sept. 15, the Chefs in the Garden dinner series will highlight culinary talents found in the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area while benefiting Ypsilanti nonprofit organization, Growing Hope. A benefit dinner series, each Chefs in the Garden dinner will combine local chefs and bakers to provide guests a dining experience full of food and entertainment. The Chefs in the Garden series offers diners food and music experiences over the course of the evening. Located at the Growing Hope Urban Farm, each of the three dinners will showcase the artisanship of each pairing with proceeds going to Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen and the Growing Hope Urban Farm as well as additional community programs. The Growing Hope Urban Farm is located at 922 West Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti.