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Here are the details (per usual, all events are FREE): 

1. Business Law Basics 
ProsperUS Detroit 

Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM

Focus Hope 

1400 Oakman Blvd

Detroit, MI 48238

2. Understanding Your Credit Report 

Michigan Women's Foundation

Thursday March 27, 2014 from 12:00PM to 1:00 PM

333 West Fort St Suite 1920 Detroit, MI 48226

PNC Bank will host a free one-hour presentation and light lunch. Please join us at Noon to learn why your credit history is important, as well as how to order, read and analyze your credit report. PNC representatives will also discuss how you can build or improve your credit history and use credit even more effectively as you strive to achieve your financial goals.


3. New Providence 14th Bi-Annual Free Clothing, Shoes and More Giveaway

New Providence Baptist Church

Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PDT)

Detroit, MI

Phone: (313) 837-0818

Detroit – New Providence Baptist Church will provide thousands of individuals in need with “FREE” clothing, shoes and community resources at its 14^th Bi-Annual “FREE” Clothing, Shoes and More Giveaway on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

The first 1,000 participants will receive a pamphlet of “FREE” health care resources available to help them in their time of need.

New Providence Baptist Church clothed over 18,250 individuals and fed over 50,000 through this “FREE” giveaway.  The church enjoys blessing the Metropolitan Detroit community during these tough economic times.  “God brings things to you; to go through you; to give to someone else.” says Dr. Everett N. Jennings, Sr., and Pastor of New Providence Baptist Church.

Walmart has donated boxes of new clothing and basic necessities and has pledged to give more in the coming months; Forgotten Harvest will provide food and perishable items to families in attendance. Karmanos Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Program, DTE Home Energy Consultation, HR Strategies Plus LLC will be on site to provide information about their “FREE” medical, utility and resume assistance programs.

Donations of new and gently used infant, children and adult clothing, coats, shoes, accessories,  toys, bicycles, children books, walkers, car seats, play pens, strollers and more are now being accepted Monday-Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Saturday March 1, 8, 15 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.   The last day to donate is Saturday, March 15, 2014.  All donations must be clean and in good condition. The items will not be sold.  All items are tax deductible.  Bedding and undergarments ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

The church is located at 18211 Plymouth Road, Detroit, MI 48228 (corner of Plymouth Road and Southfield Freeway).  Admission is free, first come first served.  Free ample parking, gates open at 8:00 a.m.  Please bring a bag with you.