Mission
Founded in 2006 by Mitch Albom, SAY Detroit is a 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to empowering Detroit's most vulnerable communities through education, health care, and housing initiatives. Their programs include a free family medical clinic, an after-school motivational learning center for youth, and a housing program for working families, aiming to foster a dignified and hopeful environment for those in need.
Basic Information
Founded in
2006
EIN
20-4786626
Total Assets
$9.822 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

Dream Scholars
The Detroit Dream Scholars provide scholarships for young artists to attend the College for Creative Studies.

EAT Detroit
An annual foodie experience allowing patrons to support local restaurants and SAY Detroit's programs.

SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic
Providing free healthcare services to families and children in need.
Impact Stats
Patient Visits
Health Care Services
Provided over 4,182 patient visits at SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic.
Graduation Rate
High School Graduation Rate
Achieved a 100% high school graduation rate for the Class of 2024 at the Dream Scholars program.
Families Housed
Housing Initiatives
Since 2011, 50 families have received fully-refurbished homes through the Working Homes/Working Families program.
Past Events
Annual Radiothon
December 2023
The annual Radiothon raised funds to support various community programs.
Motown Soup Packaging Event
October 5, 2023
Community members came together to package soup mixes for needy families.
EAT Detroit
September 2023
A fundraiser event where local chefs showcased their meals to support SAY Detroit.
Upcoming Events
A Time to Help - Gardening
October 2024
Volunteers will help with gardening at local urban farms.
Health Awareness Luncheon
October 2024
A luncheon focusing on breast cancer awareness for local women.
Our Programs

SAY Play Center
An after-school program providing tutoring and mentoring for students aged 8-18.
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SAY Detroit Family Health Clinic
Free health services for families, focusing on children and preventive care.
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Working Homes/Working Families
Helping families secure adequate housing through the renovation of donated homes.
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Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
62
70
/100
Program Expense Ratio
84.86%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01837
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.973
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.4122
16
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 2.757M | 96.10% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 145.1K | 5.06% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 2.869M | 100.00% |