May is NF Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on the fight against neurofibromatosis and the stories of those who face it with unshakable courage. When Cleveland-based artist Lisa Quine volunteered to create a portrait of Nick Gilbert for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Bow Tie Night at Rocket Arena, she knew it would be personal […]
How MCCF Helped The Farrow Group Grow Marja Farrow remembers when winning a contract with a big developer doing major projects in downtown Detroit, like Bedrock, seemed like just a dream. The Motor City Contractor Fund (MCCF) helped to make that dream a reality. Farrow, who helps lead The Farrow Group, a 27-year-old, Detroit-headquartered demolition, […]
Rooted in Detroit, Giving Back for Good Every April, National Volunteer Month gives us the chance to honor those who show up, not just to work, but to serve. For Eric Shumate, Executive Trainer at Rocket, that spirit runs deep. A lifelong Detroiter and graduate of the city’s public schools, Shumate has never stopped looking […]