The HIGH (Helping Individuals Go Higher) Program began in 2013 with a goal to help homeless, precariously housed and financially challenged students to persist in their goal to earn a degree from Wayne State University. The HIGH Program recently partnered with the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries in an effort to donate canned goods, and clothing to needy individuals and families in Detroit. This was all possible because of the HIGH Program's generous donors. The Detroit Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that is devoted to helping individuals rebuild their lives and fight against homelessness and substance abuse. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries serves more than 1,800 men, women and children in the Detroit community every day. To learn more about the history of the Detroit Rescue Mission, volunteer opportunities, how to donate, and the services they provide, please visit their website: http://drmm.org/services/ Wayne State University’s first lady, J...

ACES Day at Wayne State University this past May 4th! We are pleased to announce more than 750 students from Detroit area schools participated in the 2016 ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) Day at Wayne State University this past Wednesday, May 4, 2016 to participate in a worldwide event promoting the prevention of childhood obesity and the importance of healthy eating! Thank you students, parents, teachers, instructors and coordinators! 

Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure: Register for May 21st Event Lace up those running shoes! May 21st is the 25th Annual Komen Detroit Race at Chene Park along Detroit's riverfront, raising awareness and funding for breast cancer programs and research for a cure! Visit  https://www.karmanoscancer.org/KomenDetroit/race.aspx to register your team!

                               Phi Alpha National Honor Society            Donation Recognition! Phi Alpha National Honor Society of Social Workers has recently partnered with the WSU HIGH Program by donating gift cards.  This helps the Helping Individuals Go Higher Program provide a university support system to less fortunate students seeking help with housing, tuition, childcare assistance, food, and clothing.  Contact the HIGH Program at (313) 577-9933 to learn more about how your organization, business or restaurant can help the HIGH Program tackle its mission and be the face of hope for so many homeless, hungry, and disadvantaged students.

The 2016 Baroudeur Cycling Event!         Mark your calendar!  Join us Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 for a noncompetitive, fun-filled bike ride around the Detroit Motor City and surrounding area.  The "Baroudeur" bike ride raises funds to benefit Wayne State University students with tuition scholarships. Visit  https://baroudeur.wayne.edu/  to learn more and sign up!