Robert Shumake Toy & Turkey Ball - Christmas Comes Early for Deserving Detroit Families

Dec. 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Detroit, MI – The Robert Shumake Foundation along with Radio One,  WGPR 107.5 FM Radio, Prince Hall Masons and DPOA (Detroit Police Officers Association) made sure deserving families didn’t miss out on Christmas this year, with the inaugural ‘Toy and Turkey Ball.’  The event was held Friday, December 18th at Seldom Blues Restaurant located at 400 Renaissance Center in Downtown Detroit.  

“This was a great opportunity for us to bring the community together and provide for those who are less fortunate,” said Robert Shumake, founder of the Shumake Foundation.  “It is our job to provide for those who are unable to do for themselves, especially during the holidays.”  

Seldom Blues restaurant accepted unwrapped toys and frozen turkey donations on December 18, 2009 beginning at 11 a.m. from those who werre unable to attend the ball.  Donors were encouraged to drive up to the entrance of Seldom Blues for easy curbside service.  People did not have to park or leave their cars as long as they were making a drive-up donation.

The toys and turkeys were distributed to a variety of local charities, including:   Word of Faith International Christian Center and Operation Get Down.  

The ball concluded with an exclusive concert featuring Howard Hewett.  Writer, producer and session vocalist Hewett is formerly of the group Shalamar.  His top ten hits include “I’m for Real,” “Stay,” and “I Commit to Love.”

The Robert Shumake Foundation strives to promote home ownership, entrepreneurship and education; to provide opportunities for high school students to attend college; to increase the financial stability and independence of all people.

Learn more about how Robert Shumake is helping people at http://robertsshumakescholarshiprelays.blogspot.com/

Contact:

N. McCallister
25900 W. 11 Mile Rd; Ste 260
Southfield, MI  48034
Tel:  248-443-0939
Email:  nmccalister@icgreit.com

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