Good Deeds Detroit
Working Towards a Brighter Future
Good Deeds Detroit was established in Detroit, Michigan under the leadership of Stephanie Ruckes. Good Deeds Detroit has helped many.
Our Mission:
To encourage, motivate and to aid individuals and families in the metropolitan Detroit areas. We will provide housing connections, job connections, food and clothing that will strengthen the success of individuals and families.
We go to areas in metro Detroit to provide as much encouragement, listening ears and giving hearts. We welcome like-minded individuals that are willing to help, motivate & encourage people that don’t have the same walk of life as themselves.
Donations & connections of any kind are always accepted. We look forward to hearing from you & working with you to help better our communities.
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”
Job 32:8
Our Founder
Stephanie Ruckes grew up in church where their community efforts were always successful. Her family church, New Prosperity Missionary Baptist, always had events on the weekend that would assist the local neighborhood. But it wasn’t until she started my own dessert business that she would encounter her passion & purpose.
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In June 2016, Stephanie and a friend was out selling desserts for her baking business called PK’S SWEETS. They had cheesecake slices & bottled water left ever over, and drove around & distributed those items to people on the streets, it was at that moment that they knew they needed to do more.
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Stephanie expressed to her friends & family what she intended and wanted to do, and their question was when are you ready? From there, our journey began.
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Stephanie is currently finishing her Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems, and is looking to launch a program within Good Deeds Detroit to assist with job readiness and teaching those in the community how to navigate effectively with the ever-changing world of technology.
Activities
Making A Difference
At Good Deeds Detroit, none of our efforts would be possible without the cooperation of our community & volunteers.
We plan several events throughout the year, but we also help other organizations.
We have volunteered our services to assist in passing out clothing, shoes, coats and food for men, women & children.
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Since our establishment, to date we have provided:
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Over 100 coats to children
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1,400+ Toiletry bags
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Over 500+ people fed
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Over 550 bottles of water
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100+ blankets
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300+ pairs of gloves
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Thanksgiving boxes & turkeys to residents of Saginaw, MI & Detroit
Our Programs
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Our Soul Food & Fellowship program brings together hot home cooked meals from our volunteers. We supply toiletries, donated clothing and beverages to those individuals who are living on the street or for those who simply accepted our help to assist. We go to local areas downtown, on the service drives of freeways and major intersections.
Hats, Socks, & Gloves program supplies winter time necessities to community families & individuals needing assistance to combat the cold while in shelters or seeking shelter.
Summertime Cool Off is a wonderful event where ice cold beverages, popscicles, food and games provided. We also supply any donated clothing.
Our Car Wash Fundraiser is a positive way to raise awareness for our cause, sell food, and interact with the public. Food, desserts are also available for purchase in addition to the car wash.