Events & News

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Upcoming Events

Applied Underwriters Invitational

hosted by Frank Torre

Monday, August 3rd, 2026
Oakland Hills Country Club

Beyond a fun day of connection and purpose on the course, compete for the chance to attend the AUW National Finals at Whistling Straits Spring 2027

Annual Events

Festival of Hope

Charity Classic 2026

Applied Underwriters
Invitational

August 3, 2026

Annual Festival Of Hope

Hope Ignites Detroit annually hosts a community-wide celebration of Black History Month called its Festival of Hope. This event is a multi-cultural fellowship and celebration of love and light. Each year a theme is selected to highlight an area of social and emotional awareness and to facilitate scholars, their families, and community supporters joining together to meet current community needs.

Hope Ignites Detroit In The News

“Shaquille Quamae Hall’s vision for Detroit youth: ‘Many hands make light work’”

PlanetDetroit.org | March 20, 2026

Applied Underwriters Invitational

DBusiness | August 7, 2025

“Hope House Detroit helps shape lives” 

WXYZ-TV | December 26, 2024

“Boys Hope Girls Hope Celebrates 40 Years of Making a Difference with Detroit’s Youth”

Michigan Chronicle | December 23, 2024

“See More About Who We Are”

Hope Ignites Detroit Facebook | October 27, 2023

Stories of Hope

  • Alumni speaker inspires all!

    Published On: October 8, 2025

  • Perseverance and hard work pay off!

    Published On: April 15, 2025

  • Scholars explore careers in the trades at Dorsey

    Published On: January 2, 2025

  • Graduate Stories of Hope | Rayanna

    Published On: April 18, 2024

  • Michaiah Williams Thriving

    Published On: June 17, 2022

  • Aaron McCloud Receives Award in Pistons Writing Contest

    Published On: February 3, 2021