Fund raising

Anna Andreini-Brophy Papers

kschmeling — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 13:30:13 -0400

This collection contains the papers of Anna Andreini-Brophy. It covers her time working with Stewart Mott at Spectemur Agendo, Inc., to assisting Cesar Chavez and working for the United Farm Workers movement, and then to her later life as a real estate agent.

Buck Dinner Committee Records

srafferty — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:45:33 -0400

Labor lawyer Maurice Sugar established the Buck Dinner in 1929. Meeting annually in locations throughout metropolitan Detroit, the Buck Dinner Committee provides financial support to advocacy groups involved in civil rights, equality, and social justice. Each year the committee picks “Head Hunters” to invite guests to these dinners to donate money. After they collect funds, the committee meets to decide which organizations need money to continue their activities. A sample of recipient organizations includes the American Civil Liberties Union, the Congress of Racial Equality, and the National Lawyers Guild. The committee remains active as of 2018 and continues to provide financial support to social advocacy groups.

Michigan Labor History Society Records

kschmeling — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:45:49 -0400

The Michigan Labor History Society, founded in 1977, is a local organization committed to fostering interest, understanding, and research regarding the contributions of the working men and women of Michigan. This collection consists of records relating to MLHS research, events, and commemorative efforts, with the bulk of the records pertaining to the Michigan Labor Legacy Project, an art installation commemorating worker contributions to Detroit and Michigan.

Women for the United Foundation Records

kschmeling — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:37:26 -0500

In 1949, 17,000 women volunteers helped the United Foundation achieve success with its Torch Drive campaign. In 1954, it was decided that an auxiliary women’s group would be formed to work year-round in support of United Foundation projects. It was called the United Foundation Women’s Organization (UFWO). By 1964, the name was changed to Women for the United Foundation (WUF).

The organization works under a set of by-laws and consists of an Executive Board, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and various committees. WUF set out to inform the Detroit tri-county community about United Foundation services and soon became instrumental in the success of several United Foundation projects. WUF volunteers participate in activities important to the goals of the United Foundation as a whole, including childcare, elder care, religious activities, community or civic programs, cultural or educational activities, and health related programs. One of these programs, originally called “Inforama” and later called “Health-O-Rama,” offers free health tests to the public and became an annual event in the 1960s with full participation by WUF in cooperation with the United Health Organization. The Heart of Gold Award is annually given to a select group of outstanding volunteers in the metropolitan Detroit area in recognition of their service. The Heart of Gold Council is in charge of determining the recipients of this award, and was established in 1967 by the WUF, the Women’s Advertising Club of Detroit, and the Central Business District Association.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan: 100 Years of Giving

drice — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:07:38 -0400

In 2017, United Way for Southeastern Michigan (UWSM) celebrated a major milestone: 100 years of continuous promotion of social services to those in need. In addition, the organization’s 10-year plan Agenda for Change concludes this year. Targeting the greater Detroit region, it focuses on access to education, income, read more »

(35864) QUOTA $1,510,260, EMPLOYEES $1,771,580, PLEDGE % of QUOTA 117.3%, UF PER CAP. $24.35; Report Meeting, 1958.

drice — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:49:37 -0400

Benson Ford (center) stands with boy scouts holding five signs depicting Ford automobiles and a tractor announcing current Ford pledge numbers for the United Fund. campaign.

(35868) Hamtramck Likes UF, 1952.

drice — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:52:02 -0400

Audrey Hepburn hands a little UF girl (standing on table with support from unidentified man) a trophy as the girl holds a Hamtramck United Fund torch sign.

(35887) You are the heart of Detroit.. GIVE ONCE FOR ALL, 1955 TORCH DRIVE, OCT. 18-NOV. 10; Promotion buses; Miss Torchy, 1955.

drice — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:45:52 -0400

Publicity still of four people hanging out the windows of a Torch Drive campaign bus parked on a city street.

(35890) UF; Diana Ross on camera for "It’s Happening" Torch Drive promotional film

drice — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:06:10 -0400

Diana Ross, in sunglasses, standing in front of backdrop featuring the United Foundation torch logo.

(35894) Shell - Care enough to share enough, 1958 Torch Drive, give once for all!, 1958.

drice — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:03:36 -0400

Shell oil billboard in a parking lot promoting the United Foundation fundraisingcampaign.

(35906) Torch Drive, United Foundation torch lighting, 1953.

drice — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:55:21 -0400

Night view of crowd around the lit torch (original wooden).