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(Detroit.CityRegions.Com, September 26, 2015 ) DETROIT – Embracing the “One Detroit. One Pride.” motto, members of the Detroit Lions will join together on Saturday, October 3rd to participate in the nation’s largest feed the homeless event, taking place right here in the Motor City. Now in its 4th year, The Shu Foundation’s Annual Detroit Red Carpet Backyard BBQ is back and bigger than ever. Last year over 5,000 individuals were fed. This year’s goal is to feed 10,000. Taking place at the newly renovated Detroit’s West Riverfront Park, this one day extravaganza aims to honor and uplift those who struggle daily with poverty. This special day will provide participants with free hot cooked meals, grocery giveaways, health screenings, live entertainment, access to human service agencies and yes, a walk down the red carpet.
“Detroit is now the “come-back” city”, said Robert Shumake, Chair of The Shu Foundation and Event Founder. “Through this event, we aim to give the same type of hope and opportunity for growth to the poor and needy residents of Detroit that the world now sees when they look at the development of our downtown community”.
In true red carpet fashion, this event will feature a host of celebrity appearances and live performances including American Idol finalist and Detroit’s own Malaya Watson, Americas Got Talent finalist Selected of God and the renowned Universoul Circus performers, amongst others. Lion’s tight ends Brandon Pettigrew, Tim Wright, Eric Ebron and Casey Pierce will spend the day serving food, taking pictures and signing autographs for the homeless community.
From great food to live music and dancing, this event is one the entire family can enjoy. Reginald Humphrey, Manager of Supplier Diversity for General Motors, stated “Not only is this one of the nation’s largest feed the homeless events, but it’s also aiming to give a hand up while giving a hand out by providing much needed access to human service resources to participants. GM is proud to serve as a gold sponsor this year to support this worthy cause”. Other distinguished guests scheduled to attend include, Sheriff Benny Napoleon and Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones. Year-after-year affluent community leaders, citizens and avid supporters of Detroit, continue to be eager to partake in such a rewarding cause.
The event is free and open to the public from 11 AM – 5 PM. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please complete the volunteer signup sheet.
This event is being presented by The SHU Foundation, in partnership with UniverSoul Circus, Radio One, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Abayomi Community Development Corporation, The Detroit Lions, Impact Network, COTS, Forgotten Harvest, GM Supplier Diversity, Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, W3r Consulting, Rodgers Chevrolet, Comerica Bank, Matrix Human Services, UAW Ford, and a host of other community partners. To donate to this worthy cause as a part of its #10CanFeed10k Campaign, please visit www.gofundme.com/detroitbackyardbbq.
For sponsorship opportunities or any additional information contact detroitbackyardbbq@gmail.com
The Simmoni Agency
Nicole Simmons
404-447-6177
TheSimmoniAgency@gmail.com
Source: EmailWire.Com
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