Harvey and Marion Grissom

The Harvey and Marion Grissom Enrichment and Development Corporation ( HMGEDC) began in the mind of Dr. Harvey M. Grissom in 1993. As the pastor of the First Glory Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Grissom's spiritual concern for the parishioners followed a natural metamorphosis. It was his desire to promote literacy and academic advancement within the church and it's surrounding community. The initial step was to implement an academic tutoring program. This took place in 1995 beginning with tutoring, computer literacy and the "Succeeding In Reading" program. These programs were designed to enhance self concept by mastering new skills and identifying individual learning styles. Volunteer tutors provide direction to the youth in the areas of reading, writing, mathmatics, science and computer applications. Our program also encourages parental involvement through presentations and combined classes.

In 1997 as Dr. Grissom observed the great success of the academic tutoring program, he selected a team of five professionals from within to serve as an organizing committee. The five were directed to research and develop an autonomous non-profit corporation with a mission statement that reads as such: "To promote the spiritual, social, and educational enrichment of children, and young adults within the Detroit Metropolitian Community"

.In the spring of 1998 the said mentioned team began holding formal meetings, (monthly) elected officers, adopted by-laws and developed articles of incorporation. The name H.M.Grissom Enrichment and Development Corporation was selected to best encompass our activites.

Dr. Harvey Grissom

A Sponsorship and Enrichment Program

Enrichment activites are those activities that directly or indirectly assist in improving the social, psychological, and mental awareness of our community's youth. It also includes activites that expose our youth to the humanities, arts and sciences. It is anticipated that this program will comprise approximately 30 of the activities conducted and utilize approximately 30 of available resources. As research indicates, exposure to a variety of educational and informative stimuli, serves to enhance the development of academic and social skills in children. Such exposure is often limited in our community by a lack of resources.

Our sponsorship and enrichment program seeks to sponsor various field trips and events. Visits to such places as zoos, museums, college campuses, various exhibits, and workshops are all a part of our vision. The program will also host workshops and presentations directed towards improving, and empowering the academic, and social awareness of our community's youth. And finally A Scholarship Program. Today's students need more out-of- family assistance to bear the burden of a higher education cost without incurring excessive debt at an early age. As it is the mission of the HMGEDC to academically promote, enrich and develop our community's youth, we also aspire to be a resource in supporting our community's postsecondary education cost. We will provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate a commitment to extend his or her academic program toward achieving a career via a college or university.

 

The Mickey Green Scholarship

Mickey Green: Detroit, Mi.(1942-2001) A Musician, Artist/Painter, Counselor, Instructor of Black History, and Nutrition.

Mickey was an accessible philanthropist, and polymath, mentoring countless numbers of souls young and old, with style and grace. He was elegant, stately and smooth, always leaving those whom he encountered with a renewed hope and a confidence in achievement. Many benefited from his deep well of knowledge. Mickey tenaciously sought wisdom from his youth and with it came an extraordinary ability to communicate on all levels. His circle of friends included artesian, kings, queens, mayors, senators, and many souls considered materially less fortunate. Upon Mickey’s transition a host of friends, acquaintances, well wishers, and mourners came together and provided the initial thrust in forming a mechanism to keep Mickey’s spirit in our hearts.

The Mickey Green Scholarship was established the year following his departure in March 2002. Today the HMG has awarded four Mickey Green Scholars, and assisted several students in international travel, college fees and books.    

Scholarship awards will take place annually, the second Saturday in August, with an accompanying ceremonial gathering of members of the recipient's family, friends and local church.

Applicant Criteria

The criteria for receiving such assistance will be based upon the principal objectives of the HMGEDC, to balance a spiritual education with a secular education. To this wise, it is expected that all applicants be residents of the Metropolitian Detroit Community and attend a Sunday school within the same said geographic district. It is further expected that all applicants be law abiding, drug free, and complete a written application. Click to apply