| DETROIT – On Tuesday, November 19, the Detroit Lions will host their Hometown Huddle, presented by Comerica Bank and Caniff Electrical Supply, at Mason Academy. Hometown Huddle is a national partnership between the NFL and United Way Worldwide where NFL teams participate in a league-wide day of service. The Lions will again partner with United Way for Southeastern Michigan, in coordination with City Year Detroit. Lions Legends and community volunteers will work together packing student and classroom care kits, and Gleaners food bags. Detroit Lions Charities partner Playworks will also be on site facilitating fun activities with students. Once all kits are packed, current players and Detroit Lions Cheerleaders will deliver the kits to 30 classrooms at Mason Academy. WHEN: Tuesday, November 19, 2019. 9:00 – 11:30 AM WHO: Detroit Lions players, Detroit Lions Legends, Detroit Lions Cheerleaders, and volunteers from Comerica Bank, Caniff Electrical Supply and United Way for Southeastern Michigan. WHERE: Mason Academy19955 Fenelon St., Detroit, MI 48234 PARKING: Parking lot located behind main building. ABOUT THE DETROIT LIONS The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL), and play their home games at Ford Field in downtown Detroit. The team located to Detroit in 1934 and is the National Football League’s fifth-oldest franchise. The Detroit Lions most recently made the NFL playoffs in 2016, when they finished with a 9-7 record. In addition to professional football, the Detroit Lions have a visible and active community relations role in the Detroit area. With a focus on health and wellness, and community revitalization, the Lions have contributed $7.2 million through philanthropic efforts since 1991. For more information, please visit www.detroitlions.com. ABOUT UNITED WAY FOR SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN United Way for Southeastern Michigan, a member of the United Way Worldwide network and an independently governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, works to ensure families can meet their basic needs, children are ready for school and that people are equipped with skills to build a better life. For more than 100 years, United Way has been a leader in creating positive, measurable and permanent change in communities it serves throughout southeast Michigan, working in partnership with donors, agency, corporate and municipal partners. To give, advocate, volunteer or learn more, visit www.UnitedWaySEM.org. ABOUT COMERICA BANK Comerica Bank, a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated, has served Michigan longer than any other bank with a continuous presence dating back 170 years to its Detroit founding in 1849. It is the largest bank employer in metro Detroit and has more than 4,700 employees (FTE) statewide. With one of the largest banking center networks in Michigan, Comerica nurtures lifelong relationships with unwavering integrity and financial prudence. Comerica positively impacts the lives of Michigan residents by helping customers be successful, providing financial support that assists hundreds of charitable organizations, and actively participating in Detroit’s downtown revitalization. Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Follow on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Comerica, Twitter: @ComericaBank and Instagram: @comerica_bank. ABOUT CANIFF ELECTRICAL SUPPLY Caniff Electric Supply is a full-line B2B electrical distributor with 3 locations serving greater Detroit. Servicing electrical contractors and construction companies across Southeast Michigan, Caniff’s goal is to help customers profitably grow their business. As a proud partner of the Detroit Lions, Caniff Electric supports Hometown Huddle and its affiliates for their commitment to make a difference within our Detroit community. |
