00.0o 0.00. 00.00 0800• 1• •0•0•0••0o• •08003••0 41RT Of SUMMER hands or in the hands of criminals. "From a Jewish perspective, all of these kids in Detroit who are being shot are all of our children" Acker said. "If we're going to encourage young people to move back to the city, our kids have to be safe" Detroit is currently under scrutiny by Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr, appointed by Gov. Rick Snyder to restructure the city's finances and make sweeping changes, including revamping operations of the police and fire departments. Former Cincinnati Police Chief James Craig was recently named the new Detroit police chief. He has told reporters "change is coming" to the police department; he's scheduled to start July 1. But Acker says he and his partner wanted to take action now So, they took a proactive approach, remov- ing guns before they can be used in crimes. The law firm — celebrating 20 years in business this year — is con- sidering hosting another gun exchange program in the future. "We can't save the world, but if this program can help save just one life, it's certainly worth it," Acker said. Thursday, June 20 / 6-8:30pm / Tickets $150 Enjoy a splendid evening at the home of Gary & Enid Goodman, a residence of architectural significance. The house was owned originally by James Couzens (Ford Motor Co. founding officer; Detroit Mayor; U.S. Senator) & designed by Albert Kahn, considered the foremost industrial architect of his era. It was built 1924-27 & is considered a fine example of Tudor-revival American architecture. Now privately owned, it was recently restored over a three- year period with much of the original decor & elements preserved. Exhange program co-sponsors Barry Goodman and Gerald Acker T Karen's Kids Fundraiser Set for June 14 Karen, a single mother of two living in West Bloomfield, has a 16-year-old daughter named Kali, who has inoper- able arteriovenous malformation in her brain. Because of her disease, Kali was unable to attend school this year. Karen has been taking care of her daughter, which means she had to stop working. The goal of Karen's Kids Fundraiser SPONSORS Presenting TriMas Corporation Complimentary valet parking. "These guns [turned in during the exchange program] will never hurt anyone, we know that for sure" added Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon. "They're out of the stream of commerce and they're off the streets. "Reducing the number of guns that wind up in the hands of those who use them illegally is an important step toward decreasing the crime that has us all fearful" ❑ Detroit Business Leaders To Speak At Luncheon he 16th annual JVS Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 12, at The Henry in Dearborn. Headlining the event is David T. Fischer, chair- man and CEO of the Suburban Collection, who is serving as the event's honorary chair and key- note speaker. He will talk about David T. Detroit's revital- Fischer ization, the role organizations such as JVS have in Elegant strolling dinner by Annabel Cohen, accompanied by fine wines. developing the region's workforce, and what he's learned from his career in the auto industry. During the event, two compa- nies will be honored for helping Detroit make a rebound. 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