Veterans' Fundraiser

When: Wednesday November 11th, 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Detroit Tough Gym, 1244 Beech Street, Detroit MI 48226

According to a July 2013 report done by the Homeless Action Network of Detroit (HAND), it had identified at least 1,924 homeless adults in our community who are veterans. Among them, 37 percent of homeless veterans were single and 51 percent were part of a homeless family. Of that 51 percent, many said they were homeless for the first time in 2012.

We are asking for your help!

This is a serious issue that we should not ignore. That is why Goodman Acker and Detroit Tough Gym have decided to take an initiative to help honor our heroes and give them the support they need. With your help we can help eliminate Detroit’s Homeless Veterans! Let us not forget the brave sacrifices our veterans have made to keep us safe and fight for our great nation. Let’s help eliminate homelessness within our Detroit Veteran community and let them know their sacrifices have not been forgotten.Senior Partner of Goodman Acker, Jerry Acker.

How You Can Help

**Please note the 5K delivery run is not a timed run and there will be stops along the way to drop off donated items. To register for the the 5K please fill out the registration form located on this page.

Members of the community are asked to join Goodman Acker attorneys at the Detroit Tough gym at 1224 Beech Street, Detroit, from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11th and get involved.

There are several ways in which you can help support this mission:

Donate goods, distribute goods or both!

How To Donate

Throughout the entire event, we will be collecting donations of gently used or new items such as:

coats
gloves
ear muffs
hats
shoes
clothing
business suits
blankets

Disposable goods such as:

deodorant
soap
toothbrushes and toothpaste
razors and shaving cream
etc.

Anyone who donates will receive a Donation Acknowledgement form for tax purposes.

Donation Drop Off Locations

If you are unable to attend the event, but would still like to donate, you can do so by stopping by one of the following locations listed below between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Anyone who donates tangible supplies or monetary contributions will receive a Donation Acknowledgement form for tax purposes. Donations at the drop off locations will be accepted up to November 6th.

Law Offices of Goodman Acker 17000 West 10 Mile Road Second Floor Southfield, MI 48075
Detroit Tough Gym 1224 Beech Street Detroit, MI 48226

Monetary donations can also be made towards the cause in which all donation funds will go to the Michigan Veterans Foundation in support of their mission. Checks or credit card payment will be accepted for donations. Checks should be made out to the: Michigan Veterans Foundation. They can either be given at the day of the event or mailed to the Goodman Acker office attention Kathryn Kunst.

Credit card payments may be made via Pay Pal. Click “Donate with PayPal” to donate via credit card.

How to Volunteer

Community members who enjoy walking or running can also get involved by joining a group 5K starting at 7 a.m. Volunteers will fill backpacks with donated supplies and deliver to homeless veterans within the city. The route will start at the Detroit Tough Gym.

Designated locations to follow include:

Mariners Inn at 445 Ledyard, Detroit
Michigan Veterans Foundation at 2770 Park Ave, Detroit
Back to Detroit Tough Gym at 1224 Beech Street, Detroit

The 5K will be led by Detroit Tough Gym owner Roger Dyjak. We will have backpacks but we ask that if you remember to please bring your own backpacks to fill with goods.

Veterans will also be invited to use the gym for FREE on the day of the event.

A Special Thank You

A special thank you to Tim Hortons as our breakfast sponsor. Food will be available to those donating and open to the homeless.

Event Sponsors

Goodman Acker P.C.

Goodman Acker P.C. is a Michigan personal injury law firm based in Southfield. The law firm is dedicated to serving injured and disabled clients injured in all types of personal injury accident matters including, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, dog bite injury, medical malpractice, social security disability and more. The firm offers a free, no-obligation case review and represents clients on a contingency fee basis, which means no legal fees or costs until the case is won or settled. For more information, call the law firms office today at (248) 793-2010 or visit www.GoodmanAcker.com

About Detroit Tough Gym

Detroit Tough Gym Detroit Tough is an open gym that offers more than 45 classes per week with some of the top coaches in the country. Their unique approach allows for anyone at any physical level to progress and reach their fitness goals.

Gym owner Roger Dyjak is committed to helping Detroit Tough members accomplish their goals, and he's committed to the community and to making Detroit the best city that it can be.

For more information about the gym and to sign up to become a member visit the gyms website at www.DetroitTough.com

The Michigan Veterans Foundation

The Michigan Veterans Foundation is a non-profit agency founded by Veterans that provides a variety of services to veterans, including transitional housing, veteran rescue, life skills and employment counseling, education, health care, PTSD counseling, substance abuse intervention, legal assistance, benefits counseling, and housing placement assistance.

Michigan Veterans Foundation is located at 2770 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. Phone number: (313) 831-5500.

For more information about the Michigan Veterans Foundation visit www.michiganveteransfoundation.org/