JULY 4 • 2024 | 23

SPOTLIGHT

At its May board meeting, 
The Jewish Fund approved 
$1.2 million in new and 
continuation grants 
to support a range of 
initiatives to address the 
health and well-being of 
vulnerable and at-risk 
residents of Metropolitan 
Detroit. Included are grants 
to several organizations 
seeking to support Metro 
Detroiters through pro-
active health and well-being 
services. These grants 
include the following:
• A one-year grant 
of $50,000 to Birth 
Detroit will support a 
midwife position, providing 
client-centered prenatal, 
birth and postnatal services 
at its soon-to-be-opened 

new birthing center in 
Detroit.
• A three-year grant of 
$202,000 to Jewish Family 
Service to develop Up60+ 
Retirement Institute 
to support healthy and 
satisfying living during 
retirement years.
• A one-year grant of 
$30,000 to Wayne State 
University’s Center for 
Urban Studies to stop 
overdose deaths and reduce 
harms related to opioids 
and strengthen civic 
engagement to address 
health concerns in the 
Detroit area.
A full list of grants 
is available on The 
Jewish Fund website at 
thejewishfund.org 

The Detroit Interfaith 
Outreach Network (DION), 
in collaboration with People 
for Palmer Park and Detroit 
Unity Temple, is excited to 
announce the Suburban-
Urban Interfaith Picnic, set 
to take place on Sunday, 
July 28, from 1-5 p.m. at 
Palmer Park, near the Splash 
Pad, located at 910 Merrill 
Plaisance, west of Woodward 
and north of 6 Mile Road. 
This year’s theme, 
“Celebrating Community,” 
aims to bring together old 
and new friends for an 
afternoon of conversation, 
breaking bread and 
entertainment. 
“We are looking forward 
to a day filled with joy, 

understanding, and unity,” 
said Rabbi Dorit Edut, one 
of the event organizers. 
“This picnic is a chance to 
strengthen bonds within our 
community and celebrate 
the rich tapestry of cultures 
and faiths that make up our 
region.” 
There will be main entrees, 
drinks and chips provided, 
but it is also a potluck so 
make and bring your favorite 
dish to share. There will 
be live entertainment and 
musical entertainment, 
including Luther “Bad Man” 
Keith, a well-known blues 
musician. The picnic is free 
to attend, and everyone is 
encouraged to bring their 
friends and family. 

Celebrating Community on July 28
The Jewish Fund Awards New Grants 

