Detroit Manufacturing Systems will host Community Clean-Up Day as part of its Doing My Share employee volunteerism initiative to help beautify the Detroit northwest-side neighborhood adjacent to Brightmoor. Nearly 100 DMS team members are volunteering to collect debris, mow lawns, prune shrubs and board up abandoned structures on Community Clean-Up Day to enhance the area’s aesthetic appeal and improve safety for local residents.
DMS will provide all supplies and equipment to volunteers for all Community Clean-Up Day projects, along with T-shirts to help residents identify volunteers. Food and beverages also will be available to all participants. Members of the community are invited to join DMS on Community Clean-Up Day and participate as project volunteers.
WHEN:
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018
WHERE:
Clean-up projects will take place along Artesian Street for a half-mile from Davison north to Schoolcraft and the Southfield Road service drive for a half mile from I-96 north to Schoolcraft, and also along Davison from Artesian Street to Southfield Road.
Volunteer Check-In: DMS Parking Lot, 12601 Artesian Street, Detroit 48223
WHO:
Available for interviews:
- Andra Rush, CEO of Detroit Manufacturing Systems
- Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director of Brightmoor Alliance, a community service nonprofit
VISUALS:
- Dozens of volunteers participating in a variety of lawn care and light construction projects along three streets
WHY:
As a major employer and anchor adjacent to the Brightmoor community, Detroit Manufacturing Systems is committed to providing resources and developing programs that support the revitalization of the northwest-side neighborhood and the city of Detroit to help improve the quality of life for all Detroiters.
About Detroit Manufacturing Systems
Established in 2012, Detroit Manufacturing Systems is a world-class tier 1 large-scale component manufacturer with locations in the cities of Detroit and Toledo, where 1,200 diverse and talented team members use innovative technology to build and deliver high-quality parts for global brands. Quality works here. Visit us at www.DMSNA.com.
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