On June 5th, 2024, we hosted almost 200 guests at our signature event, the Time for the Children gala. Hosted at amazing Ford Field in downtown Detroit, the evening was a wonderful celebration of the importance of mentoring in our community. We were honored to have a caregiver, “YaYa” join to share how Friends-Detroit has supported her family through many tough times and she loves and appreciates our commitment for 12+ years no matter what! Our VIP Reception was hosted by Herman Moore and Lomas Brown, two Hall of Fame, former Detroit Lions legends. The evening also featured a stellar silent auction and we closed out with a joyful performance by The Detroit Youth choir. Their talent and dedication to the community is impressive. We can't wait to have them back next year!⁠

Thank you to our wonderful Sponsors: Harry & Jan Cohen, Steve and Teresa St. Andre’, Village Ford, Raymond James, PNC Bank, VMLY&R/WPP, Christine Feuell, CIBC, David Kelly & Rebecca Thomson, Warn Automotive, Deborah Wahl ,The Toney Foundation, Glenn & Connie Fontaine, Greg & Jessica Dooley, Jim & Nancy Seavitt, Rema Reynolds Vassar, Magna, Matt & Noelle Van Dyke, Perficient, Domino’s, Pamela Applebaum, MGM Grant Detroit, Dennis Archer, Jr. Pete & Alison Dondlinger, The Fulkerson Group, Rex & Janice Rosenhaus, and David Yurman. We appreciate your support and for making this incredible evening happen to benefit our youth, their families, and our professional mentors.