NIRMV Donates Collection to Academy

 NIRMV Community Service Drive Advisor/Consultant Leona Phillips facilitated our Notable Black Americans Collection donation to Westside Christian Academy. To date, NIRMV has donated 55 children's and young adult books through celebrations/special efforts partnering with libraries/schools this year. 

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Reading Rewards Stay-At-Home Party

On ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day, NIRMV held its first Reading Rewards Stay-At-Home Party. This August 1, 2020 event served as a great way to debut our 2020 Recommended Reading List Kids Edition. Our youngest participants were 4 years old. The oldest participants were 16 years old. Every participant received a kit with the list plus age-appropriate activity sheets and treats. Enthusiasm was evident and feedback was incredibly positive as shown in photos below. Special thanks to Allean H. House who served as chair for both the list and party. The efforts of team members Vice President James Hines, Treasurer Cynthia Hines and Youth Services Coordinator Jackie Butts were very much appreciated. We also salute the Deemettes of 54 for being the largest group of participants.

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NIRMV Book Drive Benefits Crossroads for Youth

NIRMV Teen Activity/Puzzle Book Drive exceeded expectations. We were able to donate 325 items to Crossroads for Youth on September 25, 2020. In addition, 20 coloring/activity books were also donated to the great community resource center. Thanks to Chair Leona Phillips and Co Chair Jackie Butts for delivering the donations.

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The 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner

And the winner is...a still surprised NIRMV Youth Services Coordinator Jackie Butts. NIRMV officers and team members were glad to award this hard working and multi-talented professional with special recognition.

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NIRMV Parade Company Tour Memories (Part II.)

NIRMV officers, team members and guests enjoyed an unforgettable day at a Detroit treasure. Looking forward to a return visit.

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NIRMV Parade Company Tour Memories (Part I.)

Everyone enjoyed an unforgettable experience. NIRMV board members were joined by young folks and the young at heart. After an informative and fun tour, participants left with a red clown nose gift from site staff plus balloon and "I Love a Parade" lyrics themed thank you from NIRMV.

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NIRMV Recommended Reading List Tenth Anniversary Highlights

After a decade of creating and distributing the NIRMV Recommended Reading List, our dedicated team felt there was great cause for celebration. We had a great time throughout 2018 sharing news about our signature literature focus with diverse people from kids to seniors. Children at Metropolitan Detroit Area Boys & Girls Clubs enjoyed participating in NIRMV Adventure Land plus Face of Greatness Coloring Contest linked to kids list books and authors. The climatic event for the list was held at Detroit Public Library Main Library as a complement to a month and half showcase exhibit set up near library's Cass Avenue entrance. Featured authors of list selections were present to share insights and readings plus conduct book signings/giveaways. They included Anne Doyle, Jean Alicia Elster and Gwen Lewis. It was thrilling to hear selections from the Detroit Public Library Choir. Long-time NIRMV Recommended Reading List team member and supporter, educator Erica Dean, received an outstanding leadership award. Another highlight was presentation of award to the NIRMV The Next Chapter Teen Essay Contest Winner. To encourage inspirational reading of books from all genres, NIRMV gave away and donated list books throughout the year. Read on!

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NIRMV Adventure Land Highlights

The first partner program with Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan Lloyd H. Diehl Club was a fun time for participating youth as well as NIRMV directors and volunteers.

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