Seeding Growth and Opportunity In Detroit
March 28, 3:00-7:00 p.m.

The 1st Annual Colin Hubbell Memorial Fundraiser Raised $30,000 & the Fund Awarded Eight Grants in 2009

Colin Hubbell

The Colin Hubbell Fund is the first of its kind to promote the renewal of Detroit through financial support of small businesses and entrepreneurs, will be holding its 2nd Annual Colin Hubbell Memorial Fundraiser at the Majestic Café’s Magic Stick and Garden Bowl on Sunday, March 28, from 3:00-7:00 p.m.

The fundraising event will include an auction, live music from local musicians, bowling, and a sandwiches and salad buffet. A cash bar will be available.

“We awarded several small business grants in 2009 and supported a couple of neighborhood initiatives, including a large sponsorship for Midtown’s Noel Night,” said Trish Hubbell, administrator for the Colin Hubbell Fund program.

“I feel gratified in being able to carry on my late husband’s passion to seed opportunity and growth in Detroit. We have two grantees from 2009 who have come back this year as sponsors for the fundraiser. I think that’s a hopeful sign that we are making a small difference in Detroit!”

Event tickets are $20 per adult and $10 for children, 16 and under. For tickets, more information or to become an event sponsor, visit www.detroitmidtown.com or contact Trish Hubbell at 313.729.6109.

In conjunction with this event, there will also be a specially organized bean bag toss (cornhole) tournament on Sunday, March 28, from noon – 6:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre. The cost is $30 per team and includes a lunch buffet and a cash bar; all proceeds go to benefit the Colin Hubbell Fund. Space is limited, to reserve a spot email brian@issuemediagroup.com.

In 2009, the 1st Annual Colin Hubbell Fundraiser raised $30,000 and the Colin Hubbell Fund awarded grants to Good Girls Go to Paris Creperie, Leopold’s Bookstore, North Cass Community Garden, Luella Hannan Foundation, the Hub of Detroit, Mariners Inn, Detroit Cathedral Bookshop and Morningside Community Mural Project.

About the Colin Hubbell Fund

Established in 2008 and managed by Trish Hubbell and the University Cultural Center Association (UCCA), the Colin Hubbell Fund provides seed money and marketing, financing, business resource and networking advice to grow and expand the small business community in Midtown Detroit. The grant program allows small businesses as well as non-profit community organizations to build stronger neighborhoods and more sustainable communities. It was founded to carry on the legacy of Colin Hubbell, a developer with several projects including 55 W. Canfield Lofts and Art Center Town Homes in the Cultural Center area. Hubbell passed away on August 21, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. For more information or to make a donation, visit www.detroitmidtown.com, and click on the Colin Hubbell Fund link.