Graced to Grow HOPP Community

09/07/2026

Another special Graced to Grow HOPP Community 4th Annual Back-to-School Fun Day moment! ✨️

Alex received the basketball generously donated by the Detroit Pistons — and shared some exciting news: his first 6th-grade grades are an A and a B! 🎉📚

He’s also a regular visitor to our Little Free Library. 💚 Keep reading, learning, and growing, Alex!

Thank you, Detroit Pistons, for helping us continue the heart of giving. 🏀

The heart of H.O.P.P. continues.
Helping Others Pursue Purpose.

09/05/2026

Our 4th Annual Back-to-School Fun Day may be over, but the heart of giving continues. 🎒

Today Kelley Duren-Jones had the joy of delivering a complimentary Outdoor Adventure Center Family 4-Pack, generously donated by the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center, to one of our Back-to-School Fun Day families!

And while she was there, she couldn’t resist supporting Kourtney Collins and All Things Fair with some delicious lemonade. 🍋 Because community is about more than one event—it’s about continuing to show up for one another.

The heart of H.O.P.P. continues. 💚
Helping Others Pursue Purpose.

08/24/2026

✨Employment Resources

DABO Detroit has partnered with Detroit Medical Center (DMC) to launch a FREE 8-Week Dental Assistant Training Program – and jobs are waiting for graduates!

Why join:

- 5,000 job openings available
- Graduates earn $20/hour
- $200 scholarships available for those who need assistance getting into the program

All training classes will be held at DABO Detroit, 9928 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48204.

Ready to start your future and make an impact? Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link below to sign up:
https://dabotickets.com/?event=dental-assistant-program

Space is limited, so don't wait to apply!

08/08/2026

📚💚 Little Free Library Spotlight

Three years ago, our Little Free Library was a big hit at our Back-to-School Fun Day—and today, the mission continues!

At this year’s 4th Annual Back-to-School Fun Day, we were blessed to distribute over 400 FREE books to children and families. 📖❤️

Because putting a book in a child’s hands is about more than reading—it opens the door to imagination, learning, confidence, and possibility.

Our Little Free Library is here year-round:
📚 Take a Book. Share a Book. Give a Book. Keep a Book - build your own library.

We welcome book donations to help keep our Little Free Library filled and reading accessible to our community. 💚 DM Kelley Duren-Jones for more info.

Graced to Grow H.O.P.P. Community ~ Helping Others Pursue Purpose.

08/07/2026

💚 Community Spotlight 💚

One of our amazing returning vendors, Author Valerie D. Wade of V. Diane Enterprises, shared a beautiful recap of her experience at our 4th Annual Back-to-School Fun Day.

Her words capture exactly what this event is all about—community, hope, encouragement, and investing in our children. She also shares a little about her books and why events like this matter.

Thank you, Valerie, for your continued partnership, your heart for our community, and for taking the time to tell this story. We are grateful to have you as part of the Graced to Grow H.O.P.P. Community family. 📚

Take a moment to read her wonderful article here:
👉 https://valeriedwade.com/back-to-school-fun-day/

Please show Valerie some love by visiting her website, commenting, and following her work. Supporting local authors is another way we strengthen our community! 🌱

Valerie D. Wade participated as a featured vendor at Detroit's 4th Annual Back-to-School Fun Day, celebrating community, supporting students,