To continue their support of local communities and businesses, Comerica is pledging that for every Detroit Lions first down at Ford Field, they will give a philanthropic investment of $100 to a dedicated non-profit. Each games total will be invested toward a different non-profit for a total of eight community organizations. Learn more about the organizations selected for this year's program below.
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MEN WHO DARE
At Men Who Dare, our mission to support driven individuals. We believe in the power of hard work, determination, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. We are committed to providing financial assistance, workforce development, and career exploration opportunities for college/trade school-bound young people who lack the resources to achieve their higher education goals. Since our humble beginnings in 1959, we have served thousands of students and awarded over 825 scholarships!
COMMUNITY UP
Community-Up is a mission-driven nonprofit devoted to lifting low- and moderate-income neighborhoods out of poverty. We equip local entrepreneurs to build bankable, scalable businesses and guide first-time buyers through affordable-housing education so they can purchase—and keep—their homes.
LAHC
LAHC seeks to empower communities, one family at a time. We support Wayne County residents through a wide range of programs. Our services include youth development, college scholarships, comprehensive health & wellness programs, digital literacy and financial education. We also provide workforce development opportunities, ESL instruction, housing assistance, and juvenile justice reform. We actively partner with stakeholders to improve outcomes and advance equity for underserved populations
AKTIVE MINDS FOUNDATION
Aktive Minds Foundation (AMF) is a Metro Detroit nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide quality programs and resources for youth and families in the Detroit area, while actively working to eliminate barriers for youth participation and encourage community engagement. Their overall goal is to make every childhood memorable and provide support to parents to make that possible.
HYPE ATHLETICS
The mission of HYPE Athletics is to create and strengthen the infrastructures that support the positive development of Wayne County youth through athletic participation and competition, educational tutoring and literacy development, and social awareness including mentoring, counseling, life skills training and substance abuse education and prevention. Established in 2001, the organization focused on providing communities with drug-free, violent-free and diverse athletic events and programs for kids and adults.
BIG INSTITUTE
Birthing Innovative Geniuses (BIG) was established in 2016 to bring entrepreneurship and financial literacy to underserved youths in Detroit. BIG is transforming the lives of our youth by unveiling their "WHY" for existence through entrepreneurship and wealth creation.
CODE 313
CODE313, Inc. is a Detroit based 501(c)(3) nonprofit and STEM.org accredited organization on a mission to close the digital divide by providing equitable access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) education for youth aged 7–17. Through hands-on curriculum—including coding, robotics, web design, AR/VR, AI, cybersecurity, drones, 3D printing, and music production—they offer in-school and after-school enrichment, camps, workshops, field trips, assemblies, and professional development for educators. Since opening in 2019, CODE313 has reached over 70,000 scholars across more than 65 schools in 35 communities, completing 214 workshops. They aim to equip students with career-readiness credentials, workforce development and foundational skills.
NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURS ASSOCIATOIN
The National Entrepreneurs Association is a 501c3 non-profit corporation founded in 2018. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to grow and sustain successful businesses through quality networking events, training conferences and educational programs.
