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Ronald J. Miller

ASSOCIATE BROKER

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It’s A Real Kick!

Pitch for Detroit kickball tournament
set for Aug. 13.

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itch for Detroit 2017, presented together through arts, culture, food
and recreation and act as a com-
by the Meyer & Anna Prentis
munity hub that will embody MACC
Family Foundation, will cel-
Development’s goal of maintaining
ebrate its seventh year of engaging
the uniqueness of every block and
young adults to give back to the city
neighborhood and empowering the
by raising funds for a playground
families and individuals who live
and performance stage for the Mack
there.
Lot through a charity kickball tour-
MACC Development is led by a
nament at Wayne State Athletic
team of professional and volunteer
Fields on Aug. 13 from 9 a.m.-4:30
community leaders, who have cho-
p.m. Kickoff is 10 a.m.
More than 500 people are expected sen to work in a zip code on the
east side of Detroit where they live
to attend the signature event spon-
sored by the Jewish
Federation’s NEXTGen
Detroit, which aims to
raise $20,000 to support
the Mack Lot, a new out-
door community space
by MACC Development,
anchoring the revitaliza-
tion of Mack Avenue as a
pedestrian-friendly cor-
ridor.
It wouldn’t be a
NEXTGen Detroit event
without some “wows,” so
get ready to enjoy a great
day of food, music and a
few special surprises.
Founded by Adam
Past Pitch for Detroit players
Blanck and Benjy Gordon
and raise their families and will
as an effort to create a meaningful
remain to promote the value, dignity
way to give back to their hometown,
and worth of the 48214 neighbor-
Pitch for Detroit is a one-day fund-
hood.
raiser/fun-raiser that has supported
Past years’ funds have helped to
different Detroit-based causes
throughout the years. This year, the
rehab Detroit’s Bradby Park, includ-
event will be chaired by Abby Rubin
ing a critically needed new roof for
and Gabe Scharg and will focus on
its recreation building, vital safety
not only raising money, but also edu- equipment for a firehouse in south-
cating NEXTGen Detroit’s constitu-
west Detroit, rent subsidies enabling
ents to continue their involvement
young adults to move into the city,
with MACC Development long after
and micro-grants to small businesses
this day is over.
and nonprofit organizations that are
With more than $250,000 raised
dedicated to improving the city.
for projects in Detroit over the past
The fun-filled day is open to
several years, Pitch 2017’s support
people of all ages who want to grab
of the Mack Lot will build on its
some food, listen to music, watch a
legacy of empowering young adults
great game and enjoy the beauty of
to fund efforts that help to sustain
Midtown!
and strengthen the city. The Mack
To join a team, donate or volun-
Lot is designed to bring people
teer, go to pitchfordetroit.com. •

Ronald is a highly accomplished full service, award winning real estate
professional with over 35 years of sales and marketing expertise. He has
sold over 1,200 homes in this area and holds many professional real estate
designations.
At Signature Sotheby’s International Realty, Ronald
combines his local expertise with not only our brand heritage and world-
wide recognition but our global media partnerships with organizations like
the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and YouTube, which target
real estate intenders not only locally but globally. Ron pays attention to
every detail of the transaction and gives his clients honest guidance and
the highest standards of personal service. Call him at 248.420.9616.

6755 Telegraph Road | Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

rmiller@signaturesothebys.com

248.420.9616

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