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No Praise in the Park is scheduled for 2011. 15th ANNUAL PRAISE IN THE PARK 2010
Saturday July 31, 2010 4PM to 9PM
Corrigan Playfield - E. Warren @ Alter Road
Detroit, MI
Guests Recording Artists:
Jesse Coleman, Saxophonist - Toledo,OH (Gospel Jazz)
Sounds of Imani
Corinthia Sims
Emazin & Goodson (Gospel Rap), Nikki B
Salvation Army Choir
Minister Charles Clarke
Elder Cornelius Sims, Guest MC
One again, Acclaim Community Outreach had another successful community outreach for the whole family! Master of Ceremonies Cornelius Sims and kept the crowd on their heels. Guest recording artists conducted performances in the spirit of excellence. In addition, there were giveaways and free food. The Detroit Surveillance & Intervention Dept. (MDCH) were again present to conduct HIV/AIDS and STD testing. (see photos below)
  
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14th ANNUAL PRAISE IN THE PARK 2009
Saturday July 25, 2009 4PM to 9PM
Corrigan Playfield - E. Warren @ Alter Road
Detroit, MI
Special Gospel Recording Artist: 1-A-Chord From Atlanta, GA
Detroit Rescue Mission Choir
Sounds of Imani
Minister Charles Clark
Jonathan E. McCoy, Youth Speaker
This year marked another successful community outreach for the whole family! Jonathan McCoy is a wonderfully talented youth speaker and his speech sparked motivation for youth who were present at the event. 1-A-Chord from Atlanta, GA, along with the Detroit Rescue Mission Choir, gospel recording artist Sounds of Imani, and Minister Charles Clark brought more inspiration than ever before. In addition, there were giveaways and free food. The Detroit Medical Center and the Detroit Surveillance & Intervention Dept. (MDCH) were present to conduct high blood pressure & diabetes tests, HIV/AIDS and STD testing.
  
Jonathan E. McCoy, Youth Speaker
See his speech on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMyp8y8SkUM
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13th ANNUAL PRAISE IN THE PARK 2008
"Special Guest Appearance from the Detroit Shock" (5-6PM)
Once again, Acclaim Community Outreach hosted its 13th Annual Praise in the Park outreach celebration. This year the event proved successful with the help of faithful volunteers. Donations were received from local businesses, organizations, and individuals from various areas within the Metro Detroit community. Praise in the Park West was held on Saturday June 14, 2008 from 3PM to 9PM at Stoepel Park #1 (W. Outer Drive @ Evergreen) in Detroit. Special gospel recording artists from Property of God Management spearheaded by Katrina shared their musical expertise.
Praise in the Park East was held on Saturday July 26, 2008 from 3PM to 9PM at Corrigan Playfield (E. Warren @ Alter Road) in Detroit. This year, we had a special guest celebrity from the DETROIT SHOCK in the person of Eshaya Murphy! This was a great opportunity for so many young people who received signed autographs on basketballs, T-shirts, etc.
Acclaim Community Outreach would like to thank all participants, patrons, volunteers, and also a very big shout out to the Michigan Army National Guard and contemporary gospel recording artist Dray Hill & Co.
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12th ANNUAL PRAISE IN THE PARK 2007
--FREE TO THE PUBLIC--
Sponsors: Dr. Avis Broussard, Perfect Smile Dental Center - (Detroit)
Michigan Army National Guard - (Lansing)
The summer of 2007 presented many fun-filled opportunities for community residents as ACOS hosted its 12th Annual Praise in the Park outreach event. Praise in the Park West convened on Saturday June 16, 2007 at Stoepel Park #1 4PM to 9PM (W. Outer Drive & Evergreen). The emcee for the event was radio host Rufus Beals, WDRJ Radio 1440 AM.
Musical entertainment was provided by local youth and adult musicians, vocalists, instrumentalists, poets, dancers, etc., who enjoy every opportunity to perform outdoors. Free food, prevention materials and brochures, along with other items were given away during this event. Low income residents who come seeking sources of assistance for transitional housing shelters were referred to various organizations who collaborate with Acclaim Community Outreach Services.
The Michigan Army National Guard represented in a very big way by setting up materials regarding job opportunities for community residents. Local churches and other organizations who came to volunteer of their time and talent were welcomed. Deliverance Tabernacle Church has assisted ACOS each year by distributing food and other materials to the community residents.
Praise in the Park East took place on Saturday July 21, 2007 at Corrigan Playfield, 4PM to 9PM (E. Warren @ Alter Rd). These are ongoing outreach activities that are in need of funding and ACOS continues to seek grantors and donors for such an inspiring community event. Many thanks to all of our donors:
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PRAISE IN THE PARK 2006
Michigan State Senator Hansen Clarke Supporters From Michigan Army National Guard
& Carol Ervin, ACOS-CEO
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