ACCLAIM COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES INC
Helping Others Develop Better Standards of Living With A Spirit of Excellence
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Prayze in the Park Outreach
On an annual basis, Acclaim brings a great community event in an outside spectator setting. Community representatives from various health organizations participate by briefly sharing vital health information and conducting health tests such as blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Health and prevention brochures are distributed along with free food, refreshments and giveaways. Musical entertainment is provided by local talent in performing arts. This event is free to the public and held at local park settings throughout Metro Detroit.
Pre-Christmas Celebration Transitional Housing
Acclaim facilitates its own Christmas program specifically for those who are in transitional housing/shelters. Invitations are given to area shelters and children's centers to bring a certain number of its residents to enjoy a fun-filled evening of musical celebration and a health all-you-can-eat meal, free of charge. In addition, local community talent is utilized to assist in this event. Free gifts, drawings, giveaways, and toiletries are provided to encourage transitional housing residents during this most difficult time of the year.
Coffee House Performing Arts Program
Peforming arts venue which features live Christian and inspirational music from local music artists on a monthly basis on Friday evenings. This event provides a clean and healthy environment for community participation.
Prison Performing Arts Outreach
Local music artists are sent to various prisons/correctional facilities in Metro Detroit to bring performing arts event to both men and women correctional facilities. Acclaim has had repeated requests to return to Bellamy Correctional Faciity in Ionia, MI
Where we work
Awards
State of Michigan Special Tribute 2008
State of Michigan
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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ACCLAIM COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES INC
Board of directorsas of 06/18/2019
Mr. Gerald Ervin
Founder - No Affiliation
Gerald Ervin
No Affiliation
Nancy Jenkins
No Affiliation
Carol Ervin
Detroit Surveillance & Intervention
Elizabeth Clanton
Salvation Army - Montrose/Harbor Light
Deloris Bryant
Health & Wellness
LaKenya Sheffield
Detroit DDOT Transportation
LaVell Nero
Chandler Park Academy High School
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes