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Picking up food Michigan & Trumbull Pizza To be delivered to Henry Ford Hospital.
For the month of April, the Corktown Business Association, with the assistance of several restaurant members who are still open for business, have been providing daily meals to front line workers at Henry Ford Hospital.
These meals were made possible by donations from the Ford Motor Company’s Ford Fund, Pattie and Ron Cooley, Oakland Housing, Wayne County Building Trade Alliance and the Detroit Hispanic Growth Corporation.
As of April 21, the CBA has delivered 2,100 meals.
The funding was slated to end April 20, however, Ford Motor Company’s Ford Fund stepped up and made another sizeable donation so that these businesses can continue daily meal delivery service through the end of the month.
Thank you for these crucial cash donations and the culinary donations of these great Corktown restaurants: Brooklyn Street Local, Onassis Coney Island, Folk, Michigan & Trumbull Pizza, and McShane’s Irish Pub.
“I applaud everyone's work and assure you the Corktown Business Association stands ready to assist in any and every way possible,” said Bob Roberts, president of the Corktown Business Association.
“Our purpose on earth is to serve others and that’s what we’re doing. And then you add the gratification of where these meals are going. The doctors, nurses and emergency room folks, I can’t fathom what their daily routine is like.”
We wanted to share an interview with Michigan & Trumbull Pizza, one of the businesses participating in the Henry Ford Hospital program. We hope this gives some insight into how our Corktown restaurants have been affected and how you can help,
Owners and Detroit natives Nathan Peck and Kristen Calverley.
Our sales have declined approximately 50%. We are still doing curbside pick up and third party delivery, but for the safety of our staff, the safety of the public, and taking into account labor expenses, we had to let everyone go. Consequently, Nate and myself work open to close, with our two children, every day we're open. Unfortunately, we opened less than 2 months before all of this transpired, so we were still very much in the 'start up expense' phase of our brick and mortar, shutting down, even temporarily, was just not possible.
Being a part of the CBA has been an invaluable resource at this time. Most notably, the email thread that continually updates us on developments regarding the shutdown, financial assistance, and other programs for small businesses. But also, feeling connected and supported by small business owners in a similar situation. I think ultimately it will also prove to be a great asset for advocating for small businesses at various levels of government.
We were approached by Bob from McShane's to participate. For us it was not as simple as expressing gratitude to those working the frontlines. The Ford Fund Program, and other opportunities we've had to give back really gave us some purpose and reenergized us when it was starting to feel like no matter how hard we worked, it wouldn't change the outcome. We now have a broader perspective of what our role is in all this.
Aside from the CBA, several area businesses have ordered from us, checked in on us, brought us hand sanitizer, brought ice cream for our kids, and created campaigns to cross promote us... it's been really remarkable.
I think that the key going forward will be to continue to buy and shop from small businesses. Even once 'normalcy' resumes, small businesses will still need the support of people who are able to. It's going to take awhile for these businesses to bounce back.
Our experience with the community so far has been that other businesses and members of the community are remarkably supportive, generous, tight knit, and loyal. And I think something like this will only amplify those feelings within the community.
Currently we are doing curbside pick up and third party delivery. We are doing family meal packages (two pizzas/ a salad/ a side ~ $35) and a gift card promotion ($10 free for every $25 gift card purchased). Very soon we will start selling some of our most popular housemade dressings, sauces, seasonings to go!
As Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, Corktown businesses are resilient and innovative. Here’s a highlight of how two of our Corktown Business Association members have pivoted their services to produce hand sanitizer for the public and essential workers.
We've produced north of 14,000 gallons of FDA-approved WHO-formula hand sanitizer so far. We've supplied tons of police departments, fire departments, social service organizations, and the like throughout Detroit. We also have a flow set up where people can purchase a bottle for donation which has resulted in a few hundred gallons being donated.
We're donating all we can to people who can't afford it - and keeping the prices very reasonable for people who can.
We're working to scale our production to drive the price even lower.
We saw a huge need for hand sanitizer when the pandemic hit and there was no question about switching gears to start the process of creating hand sanitizer to step-up to help the community. We are proud to be able to say that we have donated to our local police, fire and EMS departments as well as those working the front lines in the surrounding metro Detroit area. Family and community are the pillars of our business and it only made sense to help.
Currently we offer hand sanitizer to the public Wednesday - Saturday from 12p-4p. Currently we offer 8oz for $4 and 16oz for $8. We have a limit of two per person, so we can make sure that hand sanitizer gets into the hands of everyone who might need some. We do not ship, but when you come into our tasting room to purchase, you can also buy bottles and support our business in these times.
If anyone is interested in bulk orders, they can send an email to clerk@twojames.com with "Hand Sanitizer" in the subject line and we will get them the information they need. We appreciate the support from everyone in Corktown and the surrounding community.
Please consider donating to our staff to help them through this difficult time.
Join us for our third annual Spring into Corktown event on Saturday, May 18!
The neighborhood celebration kicks off with the city-wide Motor City Makeover clean up & flower planting, beginning at 10am at Trumbull & Bagley. After noon we invite the community to shop, walk, play, eat and explore Corktown. We will have activity hubs set up throughout the neighborhood including: Kids Zone at Harrison/Michigan, Health and Wellness classes at Dean Savage Park, pop up vendors and shopping at Trumbull & Bagley, and more!
If you're interested in volunteering for the community clean up, SIGN UP HERE!
We are inviting YOU to get involved in the festivities that day. This is a celebration of our unique and growing community and we want neighbors and newcomers to have a great experience engaging with and patronizing Detroit's oldest neighborhood. What makes your business special and how can we promote that on Saturday, May 18th?
Ideas include, but are definitely not limited to:
- drink & food specials, discounted items, etc.
- outdoor activations, balloons and signage
- pop up vendor collaborations, wine or food tasting, live music, etc.
Be creative! Email kelsey@rootstorisedetroit.com to inquire.
There are also sponsorship opportunities if you're interested in promoting your business through advertising and media for this event! We are just hoping you will join us in creating a special day for visitors and residents to share and celebrate Corktown's unique history, flourishing small business community, & promising future.
Email kelsey@rootstorisedetroit.com to inquire.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
Time:
VIP - 5:00pm
General Admission - 5:30pm-9:00pm
Location: The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient, the site of historic Tiger Stadium
Ticket Prices:
VIP - $150
General Admission
○ Adult - $50
○ Child - $25
Title: A Family Field Day Classic: Celebrating Detroit PAL's 50th Anniversary brought to you by Meijer
Honorary Chairs: Martha F. Ford, Holly and Tom Gores, Kelle and Christopher Ilitch, and Rachel and Nikolai Vitti
Event Chairs: Maria Duey and Jennifer Granger
Website: https://detroitpal.org/50th-anniversary-event/
Hashtag: #getinthegame
EVENT MESSAGING:
PAL’s 50th Anniversary event is a celebration of building character in young kids. Since 1969, PAL has served hundreds of thousands of young people through a variety of athletic, academic, and leadership development programs.
Last year alone, each PAL kid spent an average of 65 hours in one or more of PAL’s programs developing the lifelong character building skills of teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and perseverance!
In celebration of 50 years of service to PAL children this memorable event is raising funds to provide at least an additional 50,000 hours worth of character building opportunity for the future of young children in our community!
Every $5 donated provides one hour of character building opportunity for PAL’s youth!
#getinthegame!
A FAMILY FIELD DAY CLASSIC EXPERIENCE:
An all-star celebration not to be missed, the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings and the Detroit Pistons will come together and take over The Corner Ballpark for an evening of family-friendly fun with on-field games. Classic field day games such as sack races, tug-of-war, and inflatable obstacle courses will also fill the field. Guests will also enjoy entertainment from local musicians and modern takes on classic ballpark fare from Detroit’s top chefs and a spectacular fireworks display to close out the evening!
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Detroit PAL launches Open Access Hours for the community at The Corner Ballpark presented by Adient. The initial Hours will be Monday through Thursdayfrom 11am - 2pm, beginning May 22nd. Detroit PAL will continue to look for additional hours for the community and kids.
Detroit PAL has a mission focus to build character in young people, so Kids will be First. Detroit PAL is also committed to Corktown and the greater community. Partnerships and opportunities continue for people young and old to enjoy baseball games and other activities at the site of the Old Tiger Stadium.
Opening Day for Detroit PAL youth baseball & softball leagues is Saturday June 9th at 10am. There will be many youth games during the week starting at 6pmfrom June through August. The MSBL (Mens Senior Baseball League) has games at The Ballpark on May 22, 29, 31 and June 5. There will be a Lacrosse Clinic for youth on Sunday, June 3rd at 11am. A listing of events will be posted at the newly launched Corner Ballpark Facebook page so you can stay updated on all opportunities for the community to enjoy the space and activities.
Detroit PAL is looking forward to a great summer. Detroit’s Future is in Play!
The Corktown Neighborhood Tour will be on Sunday, June 3, from 12-5pm.
This year’s tour promises to be one of our best! You will tour historic homes and buildings constructed during the 1840s to the early 1900s, well known Corktown landmarks like the beautiful Holy Trinity and the newly opened Old Tiger Stadium, and a much more!
You can pre-purchase tickets here. Tickets will be available at the Gaelic League, located at 2068 Michigan Avenue and The Farmer's Hand Market located at 1701 Trumbull Ave. Day of ticket sales begin at 11am on the day of the tour. Tickets are $15 and cash, credit or checks are accepted.
Views of Corktown from past tours. Photo credit: Michelle & Chris Gerard
Views of Corktown from past tours. Photo credit: Michelle & Chris Gerard
Views of Corktown from past tours. Photo credit: Michelle & Chris Gerard
Views of Corktown from past tours. Photo credit: Michelle & Chris Gerard
Views of Corktown from past tours. Photo credit: Michelle & Chris Gerard
The Corktown Business Association in Detroit, MI convenes neighborhood business owners to inform and execute a strategic plan that promotes entrepreneurship and growth in our community. As a dues-paying membership organization that meets regularly, we advocate for specific strategies in the following areas: mobility, public safety, green space, and identity.
