- The McKinney Foundation recognized as 2014 “Comcast Newsmaker”
- Comcast produced video of interview that broadcast across Michigan Market, January 20–26
- Implemented successful fundraisers to achieve our Mission and Health Impact:
- Secured Charitable Giving slot for Combined Federal Campaign for Michigan
- Secured Charitable Giving slot with IBM and received cash grant of $3,000
- 2nd McKinney Foundation Charity Night hosted by Detroit Pistons
- Expanded Key Partners: Coca-Cola, Institute for Population Health, AFPD Foundation, and Detroit Medical Center
- Submitted application for Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) State Agency
- Became an approved MIHP State Agency, 2014–2016
- Planned, organized, and hosted 5th Annual “Celebrating a Healthier Detroit” Expo in August
- Raised over $25,000 in corporate funding
- Recognized state vendor GEAR UP Program and expanded “Healthy Seminar Series” to schools, implemented programs in UM-Dearborn Partner schools during school day.
Awards
- Proclamation (2014), awarded by the Office of U.S. Congressman John Conyers Jr., 13th Congressional District
- Testimonial Resolution (2014), issued by the Office of Mayor Mike Duggan, City of Detroit
- Certificate of Recognition (2014), awarded by Wayne County Commissioner Alisha Bell
- Testimonial Resolution (2014), received from Detroit City Council
