- Expanded and increased funding of corporate partners: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, BUF of Michigan, Children’s Hospital, Walgreens, UAW GM, UAW Ford, and UAW Chrysler
- Implemented “Healthy Seminar Series” in local grocery stores and recreational centers
- Partners: Lafayette Foods, Molina Healthcare, Flint Public Schools, City of Detroit Recreation Department; hosted 10 “Healthy Seminar Series,” October 2012–June 2013; funded by the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)
- Blog Series: “Healthy Substitution” Recipes by Chef Chris
- Implemented successful fundraisers to achieve our Mission and Health Impact:
- Submitted and secured Charitable Giving slot for Combined Federal Campaign for the state of Michigan
- Secured Charitable Giving slot with IBM and received cash grant of $3,000
- 1st Neiman Marcus “Bubbles and Beauty” Friend-raiser Event
- Secured mini-grant Black United Fund, $3,500
- Recognized at 43rd BUF Benefit Award Dinner
- BUF of Michigan produced promotional video for The McKinney Foundation
- Inaugural Detroit Pistons “Nonprofit of Night” Charity Night hosted by Detroit Pistons
- Shared proceeds from 50/50 Raffle
- Detroit Pistons produced promotional Video for The McKinney Foundation
- Planned, organized, and hosted 4th Annual “Celebrating a Healthier Detroit” Expo in August
- Raised over $25,000 in corporate funding
- Hosted 2nd Biennial Dessert Reception
