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Lipke Center, located in Detroit, MI, has been revitalizing and empowering one of the city's most-challenged and underserved neighborhoods since 2015. Through their premier training center, the SAY Detroit Play Center at Lipke Park, they are changing the game for young Detroiters by providing top-notch academic, athletic, and arts programs in partnership with Detroit's major sports teams. With state-of-the-art sports facilities, a 7,000 sq. foot digital learning and enrichment center, and transportation provided from participating schools, Lipke Center offers a comprehensive and supportive environment for students aged 8 to 18. Their commitment to developing great readers and great people is evident through their after-school program, which includes at least an hour of study before engaging in other activities, as well as opportunities for competitive robotics teams and access to a recording studio. As an initiative of SAY Detroit, a 501(c)(3) charity, Lipke Center is dedicated to providing pathways to success for Detroiters in need.Generated from the website

DC Instrumental Music Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of underprivileged children and communities through music. Founded by Darron McKinney, the institute provides 10,000 brand new musical instruments each year to children, underfunded public school band programs, and young survivors of COVID-19. Recognizing the transformative power of music, the institute aims to foster creativity, enhance educational opportunities, and support physical rehabilitation. By ensuring access to musical instruments, DC Instrumental Music Institute strives to inspire the next generation of musicians and advocates for the importance of music education amid nationwide program cuts. Generated from the website