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Iroquois WISE Coalition,
a not for profit, 501(c) 3 organization,
was formed in 2004. In developing our mission, we
determined the needs of our surrounding neighborhoods and began reaching out
to children and youth as we learned how families and individuals in our
community go without proper food, shelter, and essential medical care every
day due to a variety of factors including: low incomes, inability to
maintain steady employment due to illness and physical disabilities, job
loss, injuries, age, domestic violence or divorce. Together we will be able
to help many of these families and individuals to not only meet essential
daily needs but to work toward a brighter future with programs that supply
some of their essential needs.
Children,
teens and the hungry appear to be at the most risk and we have made this our
focus over the past three years. We have collaborated with EarthWorks at
Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Detroit's near eastside to develop the Growing
Healthy Kids program. This program is for children between the ages of 6-12
and they are taught to plant, cultivate and cook healthy foods for
themselves and their families, while protecting the environment by growing
foods organically.
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Growing Healthy Kids
OUR PROGRAMS
Basketball & Homework
We
have implemented a tutoring and basketball program for boys ages 11-18. Two
teams are established which practice on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of
each week. They are encouraged to maintain a C average or better and
complete their homework in order to be eligible to play in the league.
Computers are provided for their needs.
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 Our
Food Bank Program where 1000 lbs. of food is distributed to 100
to 150 individuals each Friday, this includes canned goods,
fresh vegetables and fruit, and hygiene items. We also provide
shelter for the homeless one week each year during winter months
in conjunction with Detroit's Rotating Shelter Program. The
success of these programs is demonstrated by the gratitude of
the children, and the individuals we serve.
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Food Bank
Rotating Homeless Shelter Program
 Iroquois
WISE administers the rotating shelter Program of Detroit for
Iroquois Christ. Approximately 60 men, women and children, eat,
sleep and fellowship at the church once each winter.
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Make a Donation
The Iroquois WISE Coalition is a non-profit
organization sponsored by Iroquois Avenue Christ Lutheran Church,
located in Historic Indian Village on Detroit's southeast side. We
rely on your support through monetarily donations, by volunteering
your time and by donating your unused clothing and food stuffs.
Through your generosity we can continue to support our existing
programs and to provide new programs that will enrich our community.
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The Iroquois WISE
Coalition consists of the following dedicated
volunteers:
Board
Nancy Munnerlyn
Larry Myles
Floyd Simmons
Corliss Parker
Staff
Rev. Gustav Kopka, Jr.
Karen Bell
Christine Bell
E-mail Contacts:
wiseadmin@iroquoiswise.org
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 When
a child becomes 11 they are eligible to join this group where they continue
farming and learn how entrepreneurial skills by selling farm produce and
providing food to neighbors on the food stamp program.
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Urban Youth Farm Stand Teens
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