As many of you know by now someone set fire to the Detroit Dream Projects –Temple of the American Dream on September 2. The Temple is still standing but has sustained some damage.
We are obviously very disappointed by this unfortunate situation, but like the Phoenix from the Ashes we will regenerate and rebuild. Did you know our logo is the Phoenix rising over the city of Detroit?
And that is what we plan to do this coming Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Temple site located at 17363 Redford Street, Detroit Michigan, next to the Motor City Blight Busters Head Quarters from 12 noon til after dark so we can get some fire performing in hopefully!
We will be hosting an informal workday and potluck fundraiser that day to help assist us in repairing the damage to the back post of the structure. Won’t you come out?!
Your presence and support would be very appreciated! If you can come out to help or just enjoy the day with us at the site we would be very happy to have the company! If you are able to make a financial donation I will be accepting donations at the site that day or you may visit our website at http://www.detroitdreamproject.com/ to make a donation that way!
Any help will be put to good use!
Please feel free to forward to this email to any person or organizations you think would be helpful! Hello and Greetings,
As many of you know by now someone set fire to the Detroit... more
The members of SPARC of Michigan want to inform you that Tuesday of this week (September 2nd) sadly someone set fire to the Temple of the American Dream.
Thankfully the structure is still standing but has sustained some damage.
Around 9pm that evening a guy was in the park and it appears he may have thrown an accelerant on the back post and set it on fire.
Some locals from the neighborhood saw what happened and quickly hosed the Temple down and from what I am told let this guy know in no uncertain terms that he is not welcome back in the area!
We are all very appreciative and in debt to these Good Samaritans!
At this time we are determining what action needs to be taken to repair the damage and may need some assistance i.e. some good old fashioned community elbow grease and general support once a plan of action has been made.
Please stay tuned for further details and let me or any member of SPARC know if you are able and willing to help in any way!
Thank you very much for your support,
Doxie on behalf of SPARC
(Danielle Kaltz) Hello Burning Man Community,
The members of SPARC of Michigan want to inform... more
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It looks like it was a lovely, lush green non dusty event.!!
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