2 hours
Beacon Park
Free Tickets Available
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Beacon Park
1901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, United States
Emerging Philanthropists Happy Hour, Networking and Back-to-School Drive
Join United Way for Southeastern Michigan and Beacon Park at one of downtown Detroitβs most vibrant venues, Lumen Detroit located at Beacon Park, for a summer evening of connection, conversation and community impact.
This happy hour and networking event is designed for emerging professionals and regional leaders who want to build meaningful relationships while giving back.
Guests will enjoy:
Weβre collecting new school supplies at this event to help local families prepare for the school year. Every backpack filled helps a student show up ready to learn.
Suggested donations:
Pencils, Backpacks, Three-ring binders, Composition books, Erasers, Colored pencils, Crayons Pens, Mechanical pencils, Pencil sharpeners, Folders Highlighters, Index cards,Scientific calculators, Display boards, Protractors Rulers
Every donation helps equip students with the tools they need to succeed and every attendee makes this impact possible. Whether you bring a single notebook or a whole backpack, your contribution matters.
We canβt wait to see you there!
Parking:
Valet Parking will be available for a fee as well as near by street parking
Also check out other Nonprofit events in Detroit.
Tickets for Beacon Park Networking Series - Gathering II (August 20) can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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General Admission | Free |