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Mercy Education Project visits Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Students, volunteers and friends of Mercy Education Project were able to gather at a performance of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on
Jan. 29 thanks to
tickets generously donated by board member Dr. Glenda Price.
The concert
featured the music of Regina Carter, a renowned violinist and native Detroiter, and was the first trip to the DSO for many of our students. It was preceded by a reception where guests were able to greet
old friends and meet new people involved at MEP.
Pictured is MEP fifth grader Ivette, who is also the daughter of an MEP alumna. More pictures of the
event are posted on Facebook.
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February wish list
Mercy
Education Project can always use your help! This month, our greatest
needs are:
MEP relies on the generosity of friends and donors
to keep our organization working. If you--or your church, investment
club or social organizations--have the resources to contribute any
other items on our complete wish list, please contact us!
Come and See MEP
See the good work Mercy Education Project is doing and learn how you
can help open the door to a brighter future for girls and women in
Detroit. Join us for a one-hour Come and See MEP event on:
- Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 4, 2010, 9-10 a.m.
- Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, April 15, 2010, 9-10 a.m.
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Girls make birthday special for Miss China
When MEP program specialist China Brown celebrated her birthday last month, the girls in tutoring were eager to make cards for "Miss China." Those in Wednesday's second session took it one step further--they pooled the tickets they earned for good behavior to get her a present from the prize closet. China was nearly in tears when she saw the perfume set they got her, not to mention all the cards and drawings she received.
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Doorway to the Future Dinner:
May 13, 2010
Mercy Education Project's Doorway to the Future Dinner is fast approaching! The event will be held May 13 at Detroit's Compuware World Headquarters.
Tickets to the dinner are $100. For $125, guests can also attend a balcony reception on the 15th floor, where they will have the opportunity to enjoy a view of the city and meet this year's honorees. For more ticket information, please contact Sr. Maureen Mulcrone.
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In her own words
An excerpt from "How I Found Jack the Genie"
A creative writing assignment by MEP student Kenyatta
 One
hot and sunny afternoon, I was walking on the beach catching some fresh
air and letting the sand roll through my bare feet. Suddenly, I stubbed
my toe on a metal object that was half hidden in the sand. I reached
down to pull out the object and discovered that it was an ancient oil
lamp, just like the kind one reads about in story books. Instantly, I
thought to rub it just to see what would happen.
Wow! A genie appeared just like in the movies. I fell to the ground in
shock. A huge gray man with big yellow eyes, bright colored clothes and
big feet popped out of the lamp.
He said: "Don't be afraid. I'm Jack the Genie." He also said that I had
three wishes that he could grant me, but the only restriction on my
wishes was that none of them could cause harm to another person.
I quickly stood up and thought cautiously about what was going to be my
first wish.
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