The Detroit Reading Corps is having a reading rally on Saturday March 2 to gain more volunteers and bring awareness to the need to help children with their reading. The rally is at Renaissance High School in Detroit from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. A training session will follow from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. At the rally volunteers can find out more information on the program and sign up to help children. The commitment is one hour a day, 30 minutes per child, one day a week, or every other week. The corps currently have more than 700 volunteers.
In 2010 Detroit's reading scores were the worst in the nation, but with the help of the Detroit Reading Corps and its volunteers, MEAP reading scores have increased. "We've been with the program since it started and to see how the kids develop over the years is just so rewarding," said Kimberly Lowell-Leverett, Community Relations, Compuware Corporation and volunteer.
Renaissance High School is located at 6565 W. Outer Drive in Detroit.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:08:58 GMT
Southern Chef, The Divine Dixie Deva, Kathryn Pierce-McAllister, brings her southern charm and cooking to FOX 2. You can check out her cook book by clicking here Her southern fried chicken recipe is
Southern chef, The Divine Dixie Deva is getting you ready for your next picnic with her authentic southern fried chicken recipe.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:54:29 GMT
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Gearin' Up is a non-profit organization that collects gently used clean camp gear, board games, art supplies and raises money to donate to special need camps: Camp Kesem and St. Francis on the Lake.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:35 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:35:12 GMT
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
A Midwest mom and Petoskey, Mich. native, Amy Hanten, is "The Cooking Mom." Her brand new cookbook, The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories is filled with more than 170 recipes.
Friday, May 24 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:01:13 GMT
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
Just because it's not going to feel hot outside this Memorial Day weekend, doesn't mean you can skip the sunscreen. Find out which one is best for you.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:53:20 GMT
Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
Get ready for the sound of lawn tractors all around the city of Detroit this weekend. That's because the Detroit Mower Gang is heading out to cut the grass at the city's parks and playgrounds for 24 straight hours.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:54:54 GMT
From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
From Polish food and carnival rides to electronic music along the riverfront, there's plenty to do this Memorial Day weekend. Go inside the story for a complete list of events, parades and much more.
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