Community Calendar

The Detroit Historical Society with Honorary Event Chairs Warren C. Evans and Mrs. Renata Seals-Evans invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening at Detroit’s landmark Guardian Building. This VIP experience will include an exclusive cocktail hour on the Promenade level followed by dinner and drinks in the 32nd floor Guardian Club. Throughout the night, guests will enjoy a well curated auction and of course, the opportunity to support the Detroit Historical Society’s mission and our ongoing effort to bring history to the next generation. Presented by Ford Philanthropy. Complimentary valet | Roaring 20s attire | Black tie

Join us for The Speakeasy, a high-energy, spirited fundraiser for the Detroit Historical Society and the official afterparty for the 2026 Society Ball. The centerpiece of the night is the music: Rhythm Society Orchestra, a 15-piece big band powerhouse that will turn the Guardian Building Promenade into a true Jazz Age dance hall. Pair that with Charleston and East Coast Swing lessons, complimentary valet, silent auction access, open bar, and late-night bites and coneys - and you've got a night to remember!

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Detroit Philanthropy will host Beyond the Proposal: Relationships, Readiness, and Funding Decisions on Tuesday, April 21, at the historic site of old Tiger Stadium, bringing together foundation leaders for a timely conversation on how nonprofits can strengthen their proposals and build meaningful relationships with funders.

The panel will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at The Corner Ballpark, 1680 Michigan Ave., Detroit — now a community gathering space on the former footprint of Tiger Stadium, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

The discussion will explore how foundations evaluate proposals, identify signals of readiness and alignment, and prioritize authentic relationships in funding decisions. Panelists will offer practical insights to help nonprofit leaders strengthen both their submissions and long-term engagement with funders.

The event will be moderated by Rachel Decker, president of Detroit Philanthropy.

Panelists include: LaTrice McClendon, director, Detroit Knight Foundation; Cindy Rowell, director of learning and impact, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation; Andrew Echt, director, Applebaum Family Philanthropy

Registration is $30 and must be completed by April 10 on Detroit Philanthropy’s website, detroitphilanthropy.com/upcoming-events.

The event is supported by community partners and sponsors, including Delta Dental, Amazon, Comcast, and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, among others.

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Landmark: Less Cancer Hike and Bike America 2026
Walk, ride and roam anywhere/anytime. Enter your photos of local landmarks and favorite adventure places to win prizes!
June 6th – July 6th
The annual event serves as our primary fundraiser, helping fuel our critical cancer prevention initiatives.
Register for FREE today at: https://www.lesscancer.org/

Shades of Pink Foundation’s (SOPF) highly anticipated annual event, “A Walk at the Zoo,” is set for Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Detroit Zoo. This family-friendly event aims to bring together more than 3,000 participants in support of those undergoing breast cancer treatment in Southeast Michigan, with a goal of raising $500K. Funds raised stay local and will provide crucial financial assistance for everyday living expenses, ensuring patients can focus on healing, not bills.