DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL HOLDS
GARDEN PARTY FUNDRAISER MAY 17
Cristo Rey Network Founder Rev. John Foley is honored guest
| A group of volunteers from Detroit Cristo Rey High School comb Detroit's Eastern Market for flowers to plant in the church courtyard in preparation of the school's May 17 Garden Party Fundraiser. Pictured here are students Francisca Villalobos, Olivia Fortune, Antony Ardis, Ania Sisco, Maria Botello and Sarah Forte with Dirk Cappo, Director of Development; and Volunteer/Master Gardener Molly Robinson. |
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Detroit Cristo Rey High School, “the school that works,” will celebrate a successful first year with an inaugural Garden Party on their campus and the grounds of the historic Most Holy Redeemer Church in southwest Detroit on Sunday, May 17 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Rev. John P. Foley, S.J., founder of the nationwide, 22-school Cristo Rey Network, is the honored guest. Foley was awarded a Presidential Citizens Medal in 2008 for his groundbreaking work in bringing educational opportunity to thousands of economically- disadvantaged young people throughout the United States.
Guests will enjoy student-led tours of the school and the magnificent 120-year-old church, a gift auction, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Alexander Zonjic will perform live in the beautiful church garden.
| Detroit Cristo Rey High School Students India Warren and Francisca Villalobos work in the church courtyard planting flowers in preparation for the school's May 17 Garden Party Fundraiser. |
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“We are so excited at what has been accomplished in our first year. We’re thrilled to have Rev. Foley join us in our celebration and for the chance to thank all of the many people who have supported the school since the beginning, including our corporate work study partners,” said Michael Khoury, co-director of the school’s work-study program. “We’re also mindful of next year’s incoming class and the additional placements we’ll need. We hope the Garden Party will introduce some new sponsors to the school.”
Tickets are $100 per person or $150 for two. Phone 313-843-2747. Detroit Cristo Rey is located at 5679 W. Vernor Highway in southwest Detroit.