2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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CONTENTS1 Leadership Letter

2 Reach

4 Programming Highlights

6 Volunteers

7 Operations & Security

8 Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park

10 Construction Updates in 2018

12 Snapshots

14 Development Efforts

16 Donors

22 Shimmer on the River and Soirée Sponsors

23 2018 Revenue & Expenditure Summary

24 About the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

25 Our Board, Committee Chairs & Staff

FROM OUR LEADERSH IP

2018 ANNUAL REPORT • 1

In 2018, the transformation of the riverfront accelerated

significantly, bringing us closer than ever to achieving

our goal of completing the RiverWalk from bridge to

bridge. This has been an extremely exciting year

for the Detroit Riverfront.

In March, we announced that Michael Van

Valkenburgh and Sir David Adjaye had won an

international design competition to transform

West Riverfront Park, bringing a visionary plan for

a world-class 22-acre waterfront destination.

During the summer, the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard

opened for its first full season, providing an exciting new

gathering space among our riverfront public spaces.

And in August, we broke ground on the much-anticipated Atwater Beach. When

it opens in 2019, Atwater Beach will complete our vision for a system of family-

oriented park spaces along the riverfront, with each located within a short

10-minute walk.

Attendance at the riverfront continued to grow in 2018, reflecting the exciting

diversity of our city and region. This year, we welcomed more than 3 million

visitors to the riverfront, making it one of the top destinations in the state.

And the philanthropic community continues to lead with significant investments

in this mission.

In October, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation announced a transformational

investment of $50 million in a 22-acre park that will anchor the West Riverfront

and draw visitors from throughout the region.

We celebrated Karen and Matthew Cullen’s unwavering support of the Conservancy

with our “Shimmer Award” in June as we announced an incredibly generous gift to

our endowment. This investment will support the operations of the Conservancy for

generations to come.

And our annual campaign reached new levels, growing by 60 percent this year.

These important contributions support the cleaning, security, operations and

programming along the riverfront.

We are so grateful for your support. Your gifts are having a profound impact on

the way our community comes together. Thank you for believing in our vision and

for helping us make the Detroit Riverfront a world-class gathering place for all.

Mark Wallace, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy President & CEO

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At the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, our goal is

to reach kids from young to old and create lifetime

memories along the Detroit Riverfront...REACHFishing Fest introduced

kids to the wonders of the Detroit River, putting poles in their hands, teaching them to fish and enjoy the unique environment around them.

More than

people visit the Detroit Riverfront annually.

6503 Million

In 2018, more than

seasonal plantings took place in planters and flowerboxes along the RiverWalk during the spring, summer and fall.

11,500We hosted

seniors as they got active with the DMC River Walkers and our Live the Riverfront Wellness series featuring T’ai Chi, Fit Park Boot Camp and Moonlight Yoga classes.

12,000

Each year on the RiverWalk and Dequindre Cut, we provide more than

free and low-cost programs designed to offer opportunities for education, healthy fulfilling recreation, and environmental awareness.

150We welcomed

kids to GM Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront, a free literacy program, where each child was invited to pick out a brand new book.

4,500

The Detroit Riverfront played host to a number of excellent entertainment, health and wellness activi-ties this past summer. Between exercise classes and children’s literacy events, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is looking forward to holding many of the same events and some new and exciting programming in the coming season.

Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront One of the most popular events held by the Con-servancy in 2018 was Reading & Rhythm on the Riverfront (R3), an early literacy program sponsored by General Motors that

was designed to help kids get excited about reading. R3 was hugely successful, serving more than 4,500 kids and their families with interactive children’s enter-tainment led by community leaders. The kids also got to enjoy a ride on the Cullen Family Carousel, and everyone went home with a free book.

DMC River Walkers Every Tuesday and Thursday morning in June, July and August 2018 you may have seen the DMC RiverWalkers strolling along the River-front or enjoying an exercise demonstration from the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. The DMC RiverWalkers is a

free senior walking pro-gram presented by the Detroit Medical Center, in which all seniors, 55+, are invited for group walking and fitness classes on the riverfront.

Live the Riverfront Wellness Series The riverfront was host to a number of other health and wellness activities in 2018 through the Live the River-front Wellness Series. This series included fun classes like T’ai Chi and Moonlight Yoga. People of all levels were invited to meet along the Detroit River to enjoy a fitness class and even learn a new skill.

GM River Days As the official kick-off to

summer, GM River Days is a family-friendly three-day weekend showcasing all the best that the RiverWalk has to offer. From tall ships to concerts, to delicious food and more, River Days is one of the biggest parties every year on the riverfront. In 2018, the event featured classic R&B group Kool & the Gang as well as the tribute band Beatlemania Live!

Kids Fishing Fest The Kids Fishing Fest held on June 10th at Milliken State Park and Harbor was a special opportunity for parents, grandparents, guardians and families of all kinds to spend quality time with their kids

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creating fun and lasting riverfront memories. The Fishing Fest included children’s games, a DJ, free snacks and even free bait and pole rental for those without the equipment.

Dequindre Cut Freight Yard

The Dequindre Cut Freight Yard opened in May and

quickly became one of the most popular destinations among the public spaces the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy manages. Located between Wilkins and Division streets along the Cut and situated around nine repurposed shipping containers, the fun and eclectic Freight Yard featured a biergarten,

food trucks, music and space for local artists and entrepreneurs every Friday through Sunday.

Campbell Memorial Terrace

The Campbell Memorial Terrace is the Conservancy’s outdoor performance space located along the Dequindre Cut near the Lafayette Street entrance. During the

summer of 2018, the “Terrace” as it is affectionately known, was the site of the D. Cipher Music Series, which featured an eclectic line up of entertainment, including rhythm and blues, rap and funk musical acts, as well as poetry slams.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is fortunate to have a volunteer corps that boasts more than 380 active members. That’s significantly more than many organizations that are twice the size of the Conservancy. Each year, those numbers continue to grow.

Throughout 2018, Conservancy volunteers logged more than 6,800 hours in service, with the majority of those hours taking place in the warmer weather months. The value of the hours equate to more than $170,000 in service!

Visit detroitriverfront.org/volunteers if you’d like to volunteer.

With a relatively small full-time staff, the Conser-vancy would not be able to provide the diverse offering of special events and programs along the river-front that it does without the help of volunteers.

Throughout the year, volun-teers can be found serving

as Riverfront Ambassadors, staffing information booths, leading kids’ arts and crafts activities, checking wrist-bands at events, handing out fliers, setting up events and assisting in the office.

The Conservancy salutes its many dedicated volunteers. Thank you for all you do.

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VOLUNTEERS

OPERAT IONS & SECUR I TY

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy would like to extend a huge “thank you” to all the hardworking indi-viduals who make up the riverfront Operations and Security teams. Completing routine year-round mainte-nance tasks, the Conser-vancy’s Operations team ensures that the RiverWalk stays in tip-top shape for visitors.

Meanwhile, the Security team works closely with all law enforcement agencies, including the Detroit Police Department, Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Michigan State Police, Wayne County Sheriff, U.S. Border Patrol and General Motors and Renaissance Center security to ensure that the riverfront is a safe and secure destination for everyone. Despite the growing number of people who visit the riverfront each year, the Conser-vancy’s Operations and Security teams always rise to meet the challenge.

Creating a safe, beautiful space on the riverfront for our community to gather

is only possible thanks to our amazing operations team and our community of

annual supporters who help us fund their work.

– Cassie Brenske, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chief Development Officer

RALPH C . W I L SON , JR . CENTENN IAL PARK

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Since 2017, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has been working hard along-side the Detroit community and world-renowned architects to reimagine West Riverfront Park into a beautiful, family-friendly oasis.

West Riverfront Park, which spans 22 acres between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Eighth Street, has been renamed the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park in honor of the late Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Mr. Wilson’s namesake foundation has played an integral role in getting this project on its feet. In October 2018, the foundation extended its support in the form of a $50 million gift to further construction and long-term sustainability efforts along the riverfront.

The plans to redesign West Riverfront Park began in 2017 when, with the help of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the Conser-vancy launched an interna-tional design competition to capture the attention of internationally-acclaimed landscape architecture firms. The competition featured a unique commu-nity-led process in which the Conservancy reached out to the public to better understand what the park means to the city.

After a lot of hard work and

discussion, the Conservancy announced the winners of the competition in April 2018. Michael Van Valken-burgh Associates, a firm that has worked on highly- acclaimed projects like the Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York and Maggie Daley

Park in Chicago, has been selected to help transform the park. Sir David Odjaye OBE, who has worked on a number of high-profile proj-ects, including the National Museum of African Amer-ican History and Culture in Washington, D.C., has

partnered with Michael Van Valkenburgh to design the sport and park houses.

When completed, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park will be one of the most vibrant sections of the riverfront, where individuals, families and community

The creation of this new park will be one of the

most significant public space projects undertaken

in our city’s history, and it will provide tremendous

benefits to youth and families in our community –

and throughout the region – for generations to come.

– Matt Cullen, Chairman, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

groups can come together in a shared and beautifully designed space. Already the park is characterized by its stunning views of the Detroit and Windsor skylines, but when rede-signed it will feature plenty of lush green space for outdoor activities. In addi-

tion, the improvements will include safety and security features, benches, trash receptacles, and wide sidewalks to accommodate walking, running, biking, and fishing.

“The creation of this new park will be one of the most significant public

space projects undertaken in our city’s history, and it will provide tremendous benefits to youth and families in our community – and throughout the region – for generations to come,” said Matt Cullen, Chair-man, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

The Conservancy is looking forward to wrapping up the design and planning stage for the park by the end of this year. When plans are finalized, a ground-breaking is expected in 2020. The park will officially open to the public in 2022.

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2018CONSTRUCTION U P D AT E S I N

The Detroit Riverfront

Conservancy

celebrated many

achievements in 2018,

bringing to completion

a couple of exciting new

spaces. With much

accomplished in the last

year, the Conservancy is

looking forward to meeting

many more goals in 2019.

Dequindre Cut Freight Yard

The Dequindre Cut Freight

Yard officially opened to

the public in May 2018

and was an immediate

hit along the riverfront.

The Freight Yard features

nine repurposed shipping

containers. The “Hub”

is the centerpiece of the

installation, consisting of

five shipping containers

stacked on top of one

another to house a retail

space and DJ booth. All in

all, the Freight Yard was

2018’s go-to destination

for outdoor fun, featuring

a beer and wine garden,

entertainment, yummy

food truck offerings and a

Detroit-based vendor market.

Atwater Beach

In August 2018, the Con-

servancy officially broke

ground on the Atwater

Beach project. Since that

time, construction has

steadily progressed. The

site has been cleared,

leveled, and stakes are in

place to mark where the

structures will be installed.

Work on the shed structure

has begun and that building

is currently enclosed to

protect the underground

utility work. Once finished

this summer, Atwater

Beach will be a family-

friendly urban beachfront,

featuring a barge café,

play structure, musical

garden, picnic space, and

large sandy area for retail

and events.

a continuous RiverWalk

along the East Riverfront.

The connection features

a stylish, 40-foot-wide

pedestrian bridge with

marine railings, concrete

walkways, benches, and

new lighting and security

call boxes.

Stroh River Place Bridge

Construction efforts to

build a bridge linking Stroh

River Place with Chene

Park are now complete

and this connection will

open in summer 2019.

While this new section of

RiverWalk may seem small,

it is an important step to

completing the vision of

Tremendous progress has been made toward our construction goals in 2018, with even more projects scheduled for 2019.

– Will Smith, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Chief Financial Officer

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CULLEN PLAZA Many recognize this iconic riverfront highlight for its signature carousel, but Cullen Plaza is also home to many of the East Riverfront’s most popular attractions – including an in-laid granite map of the Detroit River, the delicious RiverWalk Café, a playscape for the kids and Wheelhouse Detroit, where visitors can rent bikes to ride along the riverfront. Cullen Plaza is one of the best destinations for new visitors to the riverfront. Here you can enjoy beautiful scenery and landscaping, and even book a boat tour of the Detroit River.

MT. ELLIOTT PARK The Mt. Elliott Park and Pavilion is a family-friendly space where people of all ages can come to enjoy a relaxing summer day on the Detroit River. The park is beautifully landscaped and includes fishing piers, a café, and an interactive Great Lakes schooner-themed water feature where the kids can play.

DEQUINDRE CUT FREIGHT YARD Located on the Dequindre Cut between Wilkins and Division Street, the Freight Yard was one of 2018’s most exciting destinations. Featuring nine shipping containers that house a DJ booth and retail space for local artists, the Freight Yard is also known for its beer and wine garden and exciting entertainment and entrepreneurs. Food trucks from Brut Detroit and Yum Village are also stationed here through the summer, making the Freight Yard one of the most creative and dynamic spaces the Dequindre Cut has to offer.

R I V E R F R O N T

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RIVERTOWN

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CORKTOWN

WOODBRIDGE

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LAFAYETTE PARK

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DEQUINDRE CUT Formerly part of a Grand Trunk Railroad line, the Dequindre Cut has been transformed into a 2-mile urban recreational path, offering a pedestrian link between the East Riverfront, Eastern Market and several residential neigh-borhoods. The Cut is well known for its vibrant urban artwork and graffiti, and features a 20-foot-wide paved pathway to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

GABRIEL RICHARD PARK Located at the eastern-most point of the RiverWalk, Gabriel Richard Park affords breath-taking views of Belle Isle and the Detroit River. A lush and beautiful oasis on the riverfront, this serene park features charming landscaping, butterfly gardens, a contemplative labyrinth, fishing outlooks and a whimsical fountain.

DAVID CAMPBELL MEMORIAL TERRACE A popular spot for outdoor entertainment, the Campbell Terrace is a small-scale performance space that features a covered stage and tiered concrete seat walls for spectators. Located on the Dequindre Cut between Orleans and St. Aubin, the Campbell Terrace hosts a performance series throughout the summer, showcasing some of the most talented actors, dancers, musicians and more from the Detroit area.

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DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS

Shimmer on the River 2018

In 2018, hundreds of guests, including business and community leaders, came out to support the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy at its annual Shimmer on the River event. At last year’s Shimmer, participants were transported back to the 60’s with live music from

BeatleMania Live!, retro-in-spired drinks, delicious food and carnival games.

As a preview to GM River Days, Shimmer is the Conservancy’s largest annual fundraising event and celebration. All proceeds are used to ensure that the Detroit Riverfront is preserved as a clean, safe and beautiful gathering place for the community.

Saluting Karen and Matthew Cullen – During Shimmer on the River, Karen and Matthew Cullen were presented with the Shimmer Award—the Conservancy’s highest honor—for their commitment to the revitalization of the Detroit Riverfront. Also, during the event, Rivard Plaza was renamed “Cullen Plaza” in recognition of Matthew and Karen Cullen Fund grants of $4 million to the Conservancy. The grants will support the Conservancy’s efforts to revitalize and redevelop 5 1/2 miles of riverfront in Detroit for all to enjoy.

Soirée: Masquerade on the Greenway

This past October, Detroiters donned their favorite masks and costumes and took to the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard to support the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. The 7th annual Soirée on the

Greenway adopted a masquerade theme, and while guests enjoyed Oktoberfest beer tastings, an autumn harvest feast, musical entertainment and live artwork, over $75,000 was raised to support the Conservancy’s development efforts on the riverfront.

We’re proud to support the Detroit Riverfront

Conservancy and the great work they’re doing

for the community. Partnering for Soirée on

the Greenway allowed us to be a part of a

unique and memorable night for guests from

across the city while raising funds to keep

the Dequindre Cut a clean, safe, and

beautiful space.

– Rick Hampson, President of Citizens Bank, Michigan

DONORS

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“The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is an asset for our entire community, and we are proud supporters of this important work to transform and maintain this gem. The riverfront is one of the places we always take out of town friends and family to see when they visit.” – Sarah H. McClure, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Board Member

Transformational GivingMr. and Mrs. John C. Carter**Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan*Matthew and Karen Cullen FundWilliam Davidson Foundation**Ford Motor Company Fund*General Motors Company*, **Hudson-Webber Foundation**The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation**Richard and Jane Manoogian FoundationMr. and Mrs. Charles McClure**Mr. and Mrs. James B. Nicholson**Walters Family Foundation**Matilda R. Wilson FundRalph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation*, **

ANNUAL FUND GIVING FROM JANUARY 1, 2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018

Cullen’s Cabinet $25,000+Bank of AmericaMr. and Mrs. Kevin BroderickGannett Foundation, Inc.**KaBoom!**Edward C. and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationMrs. Mariam C. Noland and Mr. James A. Kelly

David Page Society $10,000-$24,999.99Richard and Mona Alonzo FundBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan*R.H. Bluestein & CompanyDay Stroh Family FundMr. and Mrs. Peter FeeneyHamp Family FundGilbert and Anne Hudson FundMr. Richard C. KaufmanThe Kirlin-Brownell Family FundMondry Family- Mitchell & Diane, Sheila, Josh & Beth Mondry**David and Andrea Page Family Fund- Mr. Mark Page, Mr. Jason Page and Ms. Julie Hoskow and Ms. Sarah Page Burgess and Mr. James BurgessJoe and Jennifer Parke**Pierce Family Fund**Pam RodgersElizabeth, Allan and Warren Shelden FundMs. Jacqueline StefkoTom and Laura Trudeau** Mr. Frank Venegas and Ms. Laurie Sall

Salome E. and Jonathan T. Walton Family Fund- Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton

Advisory $5,000-$9,999.99AF GroupAnonymous**Dennis W. Archer Community Development FundCoreNet Global Michigan ChapterDetroit Marriott at the Renaissance CenterMs. Carol A. FriendCarl and Barbara Levin**Mr. Robert J. ManillaWilliam G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc.Moscow Philanthropic FundAnne and John RobertsHightail to Ale 5k RunSachse ConstructionSmithGroupMr. and Mrs. Bill WetsmanWolverine Packing Co.

Impact Members $1,000-$4,999.99Mr. Charlie AndrewsAtwater BreweryMs. Penelope N. BailerNora and Guy BarronBedrock DetroitMs. Cassie BrenskeCampari AmericaDarlene CampbellCity Club ApartmentsAvern Cohn FundRaymond M. & Jane E. Cracchiolo FoundationDetroit Regional Chamber of CommerceMr. Patrick J. DevlinWalter E. and Retha H. Douglas FundDriker Family FundMs. Karen Slaughter-DuPerryMarjory and Donald EpsteinAnonymousBritton L. Gordon, JrJean Wright and Joseph L. Hudson Jr. FundImbibe Media Inc.- Negroni WeekDenise and Jamie JacobPaula and Henry LedermanMs. Erica LoMs. Lindsay MarciniakMr. and Mrs. Tom MarkDavid and Megan MassaronMr. Darin McKeeverMs. Neesha ModiDr. Bob Pettapiece

Janine Pixley and Bryan ParkhurstThe Priester FoundationMr. and Mrs. Rip RapsonRivers Investment & Management Group, Inc.Ms. Amy B. RobinsonRobert V. and Bluma Schechter Philanthropic FundMr. and Mrs. Michael F. ShieldsDr. Les and Ellen SiegelMr. Ariel SimonGreg and Shelley SmithMaurice StatenMs. Kathleen Straus and The Honorable Walter ShaperoThe Auto Club Group / AAA MichiganMrs. Dawn ThomasVyletel Family FundMark C. WallaceMr. Gail WardenMs. Kahtleen H. Wendler

Champions $500-$999.99Gretchen and Tom Anderson Family FundJeffrey Antaya FundMr. and Mrs. Matthew H. AyersMs. Joan AylingBrenda and Paul BalasMrs. Carolyn BernsteinMr. and Mrs. John K. BlanchardMr. David BrownSusan Goethel CampbellMr. and Mrs. Colon CarmichaelMs. Marcia ChunMs. Cristina DemariaMs. Jodi GaynorMs. Elizabeth GoldsberryMr. and Mrs. Les HaackeMs. Kerry HockerHonigman Miller Schwartz & CohnMs. Yalonda HowzeMs. Mary IrbyMr. and Mrs. Richard JohnstonMs. Kathleen JosephMs. Hannah KayJennifer and Curt KulczyckiMr. Michael LampingM. Jacob & SonsMr. and Mrs. John E. Marshall, IIIMichael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.Ms. Joan MorganMrs. Donna MyerMr. Patrick O’DonohueCathy and John OlszewskiMs. Julie Reno

Mr. Louis SaltersHarriet and Alvin SapersteinAlan Stuart & Sandra Schwartz Philanthropic FundAlyce and Anthony SclafaniAnthony and Theresa SelvaggioMr. James SimpsonSoutheastern Michigan Area Combined Federal CampaignMs. Darlene StanfieldMr. Lawrence StoklosaMs. Elizabeth TintinalliMr. and Mrs. Stephen P. VellaMs. Julia WachlerMr. Steve Wochaski

Friends $1-$499.99Mr. and Mrs. Ernest AbdulghaniMs. Jeanette AbelMr. Ramil AbenalesMs. Jeannine C. Ablan HamiltonMs. Denise A. AbleMs. Megan AboonaMs. Sana AboonaMr. Dennis D. AbrahamAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Robert M. AckermanMs. Judy Acord-SzczesnyMs. Chicquita AdamsDr. Marguerite AdamsMs. Doris AdlerAdult Learning InstituteJ. AjlounyAlan C. Young & Associates, P.C.Albion DesignMr. Steven AlexanderCindy AlixMs. Carllynn Anne AllenMaggie AlleseeThe Alliance Grosse Pointe Unitarian ChurchMr. Billy HoughtonMs. Tina M. AlmanzaMr. and Mrs. Richard Alonzo, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John M. AmbergerMr. Charles AndersonMr. and Ms. David B. AndrewsMr. and Mrs. Norman AnkersMs. Georgia J. AnnasAnonymousMs. Linda ArdMs. Alisa ArmstrongMs. Janet ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Richard AstreinAkwan C. Ateghang

*total includes restricted gifts ** total includes gifts in support of Capital projects

Detroit resident James Wilburn goes above and beyond what anyone expects from a volunteer. “He is always willing to give a helping hand no matter what the event or program may be,” said Renee Rodriguez, Volunteer Manager at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.

Visit the riverfront and you might find James greeting guests or even playing his trumpet.

“James is always a friendly, warm person who greets everyone with a smile.” – Renee Rodriguez, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Volunteer Manager

Friends (cont.) Ms. Cynthia A. AustinMs. Hazel AustinMr. and Ms. Bruce J. AutenRussell and Sandra AyersMs. Phyllis BacotMr. and Ms. Charles BaierMr. Douglas BajorMr. Charles H. BakerMr. and Ms. Richard J, BakerMs. Barbara BaldingerMs. Cecilia Balint SosinMr. and Mrs. David G. BallantyneMr. and Ms. Matthew BallardMr. Carl BallouMr. Paul L. BancelMs. Jill BanfieldMs. Lois Irene BanksMr. Vincent BannonMr. William BarbourMr. Toby Barlow and Ms. Liz BooneMs. Angela BarrMarguerite BarrettMr. and Mrs. Paul D. BarrettMs. Victoria BarrowsMr. and Mrs. Michael BarryMr. Dominic BartonMr. David R. BatesMr. George Baughman, Jr.Mr. John BeaganMs. Colleen BeanMrs. Karen BeardThe Been and Golaszewski FamiliesMr. David M. BelangerMs. Angela BellMr. and Ms. Earl BellMs. Jacqueline BellMs. Joan M. BellMr. Sam BenavidesDrs. David and Joyce BenjaminsMr. Sidney BerkowitzMs. Anaruth BernardKenneth BernardMr. and Mrs. Roland BernbeckBerry Fund for SharingMr. and Mrs. Rick BerschbackMr. Thomas BesemerMr. Wyatt BeyerDr. Ashok S. Bhagwat and Ms. Helen GayMr. Keith R. BielaczycMs. Carrie M. BillingtonMr. McCluster L. BillupsMr. and Ms. Maurice BinkowMr. Rod Birleson and Ms. Marilyn L. TrentMs. Susan BirndorfMr. Stephen W. Black and Ms. Yvonne M. FridayMr. and Ms. Brian R. Blatz

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell BleznakMr. Jerry BloomMr. and Mrs. Lawrence BluthMs. Nancy E. BoganMr. and Mrs. Lawrence BolamMs. Sandra J. BolandMr. and Mrs. Ted R. BonkowskiMs. Mary BonniciMs. Esther BostickMs. Linda BowieMr. David BoyerMr. and Ms. James BoyerMs. Elaine BozinMs. Lindy L. BradenMrs. Eleanor BradlinDr. Alan BrailsfordMr. Garrison BrameMrs. Marla BrandyMs. Tara BrattonMr. Thomas BraunMr. and Mrs. Jules W. BreslowDr. Leslie BrickerMs. La Rue BriggsMs. Carol Sue BrodbeckMrs. Susan BroniakHarvey & Marion Bronstein Philanthropic FundMs. Carolyn BrothertonMrs. Faris J. BrownMs. Linda BrownMs. Maxine BrownMrs. Kristin BrowningMs. Ella Pearl BrownleeMs. Marsha S. BruhnMs. Lesa K. BucklandMs. Jeri BurgerMr. and Mrs. John D. BurkeMr. Sam BushalaMs. Laura BuusAnthony and Bernadine BykMs. Regina CableMs. Kay CadwellMs. Susan CahillMs. Carol CaldwellMr. Stephen CalkinsMr. and Ms. Paul A. CalligaroRaymond and Karen Caloia FundMr. and Mrs. Andrew L. CamdenMr. and Ms. Jack L. CamilleriMr. John CampMr. and Mrs. James N. CandlerMs. Libby Candler and Mr. Dan HughesMs. Margaret A. CardenMs. Kay CarlsonMs. Jennifer CarneyMs. Faith CarpenterMr. Mike CarpenterMark and Mary Jo CarrierKevin and Donna Carroll

Ms. Henrietta CarsonMs. Faire CarterMr. and Mrs. Kevin D. CarterMs. Lynne F. CarterMs. Jean CaseyMs. Sheila M. CassidyMr. Frank C. CassiseMr. Dennis H. CavanaughMs. Elin ChambersMs. Marcy ChanteauxMr. and Mrs. Ronald CharfoosMr. Samuel CheekMr. Thomas ChoskeDr. Pamela Claps, M.D.Ms. Flo ClarkMs. Jennetta L. ClarkMr. Nicholas ClarkMr. Robert E. ClarkMs. Bonnie ClaryCMC Estates, Inc.Ms. Denise ColemanMr. and Ms. Tom ColesMs. Carmen CollierDarraugh CollinsMs. Delores CollinsMs. Diane M. CollinsMs. Barbara A. ColvinMr. Greg ConleyMr. Brian ConneryDr. Diana M. ConstanceBarbara and Jerry CookMs. Gail P. CopelandDr. Patricia Cornett, PhDMs. Lindsay CoronelMs. Melissa CostelloRobert and Michelle Costello FundCouncil of Michigan FoundationsMs. Lynnette B. CowansMrs. Stephanie CoyleMs. Anne CramerMs. Joanne A. CranfordMr. and Mrs. Steven CrawfordMrs. Paula R. CreedMr. Nelu CristofKristine CrlencicMr. and Mrs. William J. CrosslandMr. Harold CrugerMs. Diane CushingMs. Bernadette CusmanoMs. Lauerine M. CybulskiMrs. Margaret CzeladaMr. and Mrs. Michael D. DalyMs. Melissa Damaschke and Mr. Christopher HoltMr. and Mrs. Fritz DammMr. Louis Danckaert, Jr.Ms. Catherine DanielsMs. Kathleen Dargel

Ms. Nancy DarnellAlex DavisBrother Mary L. DavisMs. Paula DavisMr. and Mrs. Daryl A. DawesMs. Martha J. DayMr. and Ms. Raymond H. DeArmitDeeplands Garden ClubMrs. Kelly DehnMr. Jake C. Del Rio and Mr. Terry VernierZane and Sarah Deland’s Wedding GuestsMr. Thomas DeLauraMr. Scott DelcomynMs. Jo Ann DelorMr. and Mrs. William F. DennisInfinite Holding GroupDavid and Amy DereczykSusan DerosaMs. Nancy DerringerMr. and Mrs. David H. DetlefsDetroit Garden Center, Inc.Mr. Robert DettlingDevelopmental Therapy ServicesMs. Pamela DeweeseMr. and Ms. David DeWittMs. Mary DherinMr. and Mrs. Edward DiegelMs. Nancy DiehlMr. and Ms. Herbert DobbsMr. Jean DodenhoffMr. Bernard M. DodykMs. Anne DolanMr. Don DolanMr. Andrew P. DoornaertMs. Francine A. DornMs. Lish DorsetMs. Brenda DorseyMr. and Ms. Ed DreimanEugene and Elaine C. DrikerMr. Robert Ray DucheneMs. Jennifer M. DykeMs. Lorine EarlEarthShare ChaptersJohn EcclestoneMs. Adrienne EdmonsonMs. Elizabeth EdwardsMr. Kenneth Eichhorn and Ms. Pauline EveretteMs. Erin EinhornHis Excellence Is ExellentMs. Lisa Eitel CampbellMs. Frances EldisLisa EldredgeMs. Anne EllingerMs. Brenda Ellington Wallace and Mr. Eddie Wallace, Jr.Ms. Sharon Lee ElliottMr. Harold EllisonMr. Ron Ellison

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“Being a member of the Community Advisory Team has been an amazing experience. I especially enjoy engaging with my fellow Detroiters and learning about their many visions for this exciting new destination that is changing the way we think about public spaces in our city.” – Denise Kennedy, Community Advisory Team Member

Friends (cont.) Mr. Charles ElserMs. Elizabeth EltunkJan ElvekrogMarshelle R. EmbryMr. Frederick E. EmmersonSister Anne EppigMs. Patricia Anne EppleyMs. Aimee Ergas and Mr. Tor ShwayderMr. and Mrs. James ErnstMs. Florence I. ErnzenMr. Randy EschelsMs. Patricia EstradaClaude and Laverne EthridgeMs. Joan Y. EttingerMs. Emilie Evans and Mr. Peter KadushinMr. and Mrs. Terrence EvelynAnn M. FaffordMs. Julie FairbrotherMr. Randy FalkMr. and Mrs. William J. FalzonMary and Michael FarleyMr. and Ms. Reynolds FarleyMs. Lisa R. FeberMr. Ronald FeldmanMs. Laural S. FeldmeierMr. Elmer K. FeltonMs. Susan FensterMs. Anna Marie FergusonMs. Wanda FergusonRobert J. Finkel, AttorneyMr. Nolan FinleyMs. Deborah FitzgeraldMs. Joy FitzpatrickFleetwood CollisionMs. Martha FleischmanLeah FlemingMs. Mabel FlowersMr. and Mrs. Rick FlynnMs. Dorothy A. FolletteMr. and Mrs. Robert FontichiaroMr. and Mrs. James ForanMrs. Theresa ForemskiMr. and Ms. Saul FormanMr. Bruce ForniMrs. Natalie FotiasMrs. B.Yvonne FowlerMs. Therese J. FowlerMs. Nancy FoxMs. Anne C. FracassaJack and Kathy FrakesMs. Betty J. FranceLuci FrancoMr. and Mrs. David FrankMr. Robert E. FranklinMr. and Ms. Matthew FranzenMr. and Mrs. Sante Fratarcangeli

Ms. Hadley Mack FrenchMr. Bruce Friedman and Ms. Julie GoddardCook and FriedrichMr. David FriedrichsMs. Rachel Frierson and Mr. Graham DavisMs. Sarah FujiwaraMs. Olive FultonMr. and Mrs. John GaglianoMs. Pamela R. GallowayMr. and Mrs. Antoine J. GarabaldiMs. Christina GarberMr. Stephen GarciaMs. Virginia A. GarnerMr. Andree GarrettMr. John GawlikMs. Laura C. GazallMs. Julie GeisingerMs. Roberta GeorgeDr. and Mrs. Tobias GeorgeMrs. Byron GersonMs. Patricia GilliamMs. Pauline J. GivensMs. Judy GlassmanMr. Curtis GlatterMr. and Ms. Jim GleasonMs. Julia Gluesing and Mr. Kenneth RiopelloMichael GlusacRobert and Rose GoebelMs. Laura GogolaMs. Lynette GoinsMr. and Mrs. Stanley GoldbergPaul GoldfieldLauren & Jon GoldsteinMs. Carol GollMrs. Cynthia GonzalezMr. Paul GoodmanDr. and Mrs. Robert J. GordonMs. Eileen M. GossettRam S. GoswamiMr. and Mrs. Edward C. GotfredsonMs. Mary L. GoyetteMrs. Joy GradinMs. Deena GrahamThe T. Rowe Price Program for Charitable GivingMr. and Mrs. David B. GrantMs. Brenda GreenJohn E. Green CompanyMs. Mattie GreenMax and Phyllis GreenMr. Todd GreenMs. Mona GreenbaumJayson and Laurie GreenbergMr. and Ms. Mark GreeneMs. Nancy GreeniaMs. Judith E. GriffieMs. Shayla GriffinThomas and Elizabeth Griffith FundGriffith/Manley Family

Grigg Graphic Services, Inc.Reverend Joseph A. GrimaldiMr. Matthew GrimesMs. Patricia GrodeckiMs. Emily C. GroganAnonymousMr. David R. GuestMr. Bill GuisingerMs. Pat GummMr. Larry GussinMr. and Mrs. George J. HabererMr. and Ms. Sam HabermanMs. Dora HaganMr. Robert HageMs. Sharon K. HallMs. Suzanne HallMs. Patricia HallerMr. and Mrs. William T. HallsMr. and Ms. Herbert HalvorsonMrs. Erma L. HamiltonAnonymousMs. Kathleen W. HammondMs. Jacqueline P. HandJeff and Deb HardcastleMr. Vishwanath HarithsaMr. William HarlowMs. Pamela Colburn and Mr. David HaronMr. Gerald HarrisMs. Jacqueline HarrisMr. Ritchie HarrisonMs. Theresa HarthenMs. Louise Hartung, Daughter Of Frank E. HartungMs. Judy L. HartwellMs. Lark HaunertMs. Arleen HavernMs. Jeaneane D. HavstadMr. Gary M. HawkinsMr. Russell L. HaywardMr. Don HealyMr. Robert HealyAnita HeapMs. Cynthia HeathMs. Leslie HeckJoel Richard HeeresMs. Elizabeth HegedusE.R. HeitkampMs. Loretta V. HemingwayMs. Anna A. HenningMr. and Mrs. Randy HenryMr. Jeffrey HephnerMs. Rose HepnerMs. C. Gloria HeppMr. Walter HeronMs. Mary HerringMs. Leslie HerskovitzLynda HicksMs. Judith A. Hill

Mr. and Mrs. George HillMs. Sharon HIllMrs. Elisa HiltonMr. and Mrs. Robert HindelangMs. Beverley J. HinesMs. Joan HinesThomas Hinsberg and Constance SomaMs. Patricia HintonMs. Mary Ann HisleMs. Latoya HobsonMr. and Mrs. Jack L. HockerMs. Valerie HodgeMr. Jordan HodgesMs. Kim BloinkDrs. Paul B. Hoke and Carol D. KingMr. and Mrs. Michael HolcombMr. and Mrs. Martin W. HollanderMs. Patricia L. HolseyMs. Christine HopeMs. Janet HornettMs. Mary O. Horton BischoffMs. D’Anna E. Hosey SavageMs. Alma HouserCindy and Barry HowardMr. and Ms. Steven HowellMs. Vialet HoyeMs. Dail HughesMr. Thomas D. HughesMs. Linda Kay HughleyMs. Marilyn E. HumphreyMs. Alma HunterMs. Julianne Hunton PhillipsMr. and Ms. John HuseltineMs. Christina HwangMr. H. Greydon Hyde and Mrs. Christine BurnardMr. Paul HynesMr. and Ms. Dominic IannuzziMs. Georgiana ImbriacoMs. M. Cecilia IndykMs. Margaret InnisInstitute for Individual and Group PsychotherapyMs. Terese Ireland SalisburyMs. Carol IrvineJ.J. IsenhourMs. Lavonia Ann IvesMs. Carla Joy IveyMs. R. Yvette IvieMr. and Ms. Alvin J. IwreyMr. and Mrs. Roger JacklynMr. Carlson JacksonMr. Cecil R. JacksonMr. George W. Jackson, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Ian T. JacksonMs. Marilyn JacksonMs. Regina JacksonRuby M. JacksonCarlton and Wendy JacksonMr. and Mrs. Paul and Laura Jacobi

“General Motors is proud to be a founding partner of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy. One of the ways we showcase our partnership is by bringing story books to life through the Reading and Rhythm on the Riverfront program. It has reached more than 20,000 children and helped foster their love of reading.” –Terry Rhadigan, Executive Director, Corporate Giving for General Motors

Friends (cont.) Ms. Connie JacobsMs. Karla JaegerMr. Thomas JankowskiMs. Sarah JantzMr. Burke JenkinsMs. Nikki JenkinsMs. Rosemarie JerzyloMs. Barbara J. JohnsonBruce and Christine JohnsonMr. Lavoid JohnsonMs. Lillian JohnsonMs. Phyllis A. JohnsonMs. Sandra JohnsonSteve & Kim JohnsonMs. Thereasa L. JohnsonMs. Mary Catherine JohnstoneMs. Virginia P. JohnstoneMs. Mary G. JolliffeJones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.Mr. Alfonzo Jones and FamilyDr. Barbara JonesPelham and Jimmie JonesAnonymousMs. Ann C. JordanMr. Joseph JovanovicDr. Larry JuchartzMr. David W. Kachel and Ms. Tracy Shafer-KachelMr. Timothy KaiserMr. and Mrs. Douglas M. KallerMs. Maria T. KaniaMr. and Mrs. Kristopher V. KapciaMr. James J. KaragonMr. and Mrs. Robert A. KarbelMr. Nick KarczewskiMr. Sidney KardonMr. and Mrs. Paul C. KasotakisMs. Vittoria KatanskiMs. Barbara A. KayeMrs. Peggy KearneyMs. Sakura KeastMr. Chester KedziorMr. Raymond KeelingMs. Carole KellerMs. Barbara KelleyMs. Bernice KelleyMs. Lakiesha KelleyMr. Sean J. KelleyJoel KellmanMs. Velda KellyMs. Janet KelmanMs. Karla KerberMs. Ann KerwinMs. Cheryl KetelhutMr. Alan F. KevwitchMs. Tonya Kidd

Ms. Kristine KidorfMr. Robert KippolaMs. Stella B. KirbyMr. Dennis KirchoffMs. Deborah KirklandMs. Rose Marie KirwinMs. Madeline KittMr. David L. KlaasenMr. George H. KlaetkeMs. Irma E. KlaetkeMs. Jean KlarichMr. and Mrs. Harvey KleimanMs. Diane J. KleinMr. Jerry KleinMichael and Mary Ellen KleinMr. and Mrs. Kevin E. KlimekMrs. Bernice R. KnightMr. Larry KnightMr. and Ms. Gregory KnottMr. Alvin KoMr. and Ms. Horst KoehlerMr. Bob Koenig and Ms. Lana VachaMs. Colleen KoesslerMr. Pat KolarMs. Susan KoleczkoMs. Jane KonasaraMr. Marc W. KonvisserMs. Judith A. KotasekMs. Judy KothsMs. Ellen KotlerMarcie Strasner and William KrampMs. Kathy KrauskopfMr. and Ms. Gregory KrawczykMs. Sharron KreindlerMs. Lynne KriegMs. Elizabeth KriegelMr. and Ms. Larry G. KrispinKroger Community RewardsMr. and Ms. William M. Kroger, Jr.Ms. Mary KrzeczkowskiMr. Roger M. KrzemsinskiMr. Paul KuczmaMr. and Ms. Richard KuczmaMs. Amanda S. KukulskiMr. Joseph KulongowskiMr. Doyle A. KunathMickey and Kathy KurapMs. Bernice KurowskiMr. and Mrs. Michael KurpinskiRev. Ronald KurzawaMr. Ronald P. KustraMs. Mary Lou La TorreMr. Robert B. LadnierMr. Henry LambertzMs. Janice LandisMr. Richard LanduytMr. Robert C. Langdon and Ms. Victoria BookerMs. Patricia Langs

Ms. Jayne E. LaniganMs. Donna Lappa and Ms. Lou Ann TaftThe ClarkinsMr. Ronald LatiffMr. William G. LawrenceLawrence and Melissa LaxMr. Allan P. Le ChardEdwin and Barbara LeakeMr. Sean LeatherburyMs. Carol L. LeeDr. and Mrs. Todd LeffMrs. Susan Leithauser-YeeMs. Sandra LennoxMs. Susie LenzoMr. and Ms. Kenneth LeonardMs. Laura LesterMs. Libby LevyLewis Tire Service, LLCMr. Alvin LewisMs. Diane E. LewisMs. Marcia G. LewisMr. Roger LewisMs. Kathleen C. LiadisMr. William LianosMr. Felix LiddellMr. and Ms. Jason LindauerMs. Kay LindsayMr. and Ms. Allen LinoskiMr. Larry LiptonMrs. Marcia Y. LittletonMs. Judith L. LocherMr. and Mrs. Nicholas LomakoMr. and Mrs. Edmund LondonMs. Sue LongbrakeMs. Martha A. LoveMrs. Patrice LoveMr. and Mrs. Bernard H. LugauerMrs. Marsha LumpkimDrs. Tammy Lundstrom and Kamran ZakariaMs. Helene LusaMs. Anna MachasicMr. Gregory MaciarzMs. Willa M. MackeyMs. Lynn MackieMs. Sandra MacLeodMaddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.AnonymousMr. George J. MagerMr. Duraid MakhayMr. Steven MakowskiMr. William MamoMr. Alexander MamutovMs. Ann Mandelbaum MannMr. and Ms. Jerome ManofskyMr. Larry MarburyMs. Adrianna Marchella-RisvegliaMr. John MarcickyMs. Michele Marine

Ms. Caroline MarksMs. Lisa MarraMr. and Ms. Robert W. MarshallEdward and Dorothy MartelJames and Karen Martin Family FundMr. James F. MartinMs. Maxine Blount MartinMr. Michael MartinMr. and Ms. Mike MartinMs. Shirley J. MartinMr. and Mrs. Michael MartinoMs. Betty Mathews-LattimoreMs. Betty MatthewsDr. Theresa MattisonPhilip and Carol MausMr. Richard H. MayMs. Minnie MayesMs. Edith MaynardMr. Andre MaysMs. Mary C. MazureMrs. Jessica McCarthyCarol McClainMr. and Mrs. Roch McClainMr. Michael McClanaghan and Ms. Beth A. SchneiderMs. Caroline McClendonMs. Karen A. McCoyMs. Rosalind McDavidRick and Dana McDonelMr. Alex McEachernMr. and Mrs. Michael McKeeMs. Claudia McKinneyMs. Vicki McLellanMs. Patricia A. McLinMr. Thomas P. McMahon and Ms. Kathleen Simonyi McMahonSandy and Mimi McMillianMs. Nancy McPhillipsMs. Shirley J. McRaeMr. Mark MelendyMr. Robert E. MelkvikMs. Victoria H. MellerMr. Nicholas E. MelocheMr. and Ms. Craig W. MercierReverend James L. MeyerMr. and Ms. Arthur MeyersDr. Josh Meyerson and Mrs. Mary Jean MeyersonMs. Deidre MichaelMr. John Michalski, Jr.Ms. Mabel J. MidgettDr. and Mrs. Stephen D. MigdalMr. Keith MileniusMr. and Ms. Gordon T. Miles, Sr.Nacheryl MilesAnonymousMs. Emily MillerMs. Laura Miller

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Friends (cont.) Mark and Lisbeth MillerMs. Mary MillerMr. Thomas MillerMs. Nancy MincklerMr. Stephen MinnsMs. Ann MinockDr. Mary MinockMichael and Cynthia Miotto FundMr. and Mrs. Philip MistrettaMs. Barbara MitchellMr. and Mrs. Wyatt MitchellMrs. Ashley MobleySusan MolinaD.C. MooreMr. Jeffrey L. Moore and Mrs. Mari Anne GuidobonoMr. and Mrs. Johnnie MooreMr. John S. MorounMs. Faye MorrisonMrs. Janis MorrisonMr. Christopher MorrowMr. and Mrs. David MorrowMr. and Mrs. Peter MotzenbeckerMr. Bernd E. MuellerMrs. Adele MuenchMr. Mark MuenchMr. and Mrs. Frank MullenMr. Brian S. MulloyMs. Cynthia L. MunozMr. Henry J. MurawskiMr. Alphonso W. Murphy, Jr.Mr. John MyersMr. and Mrs. Kenneth MyersMs. Anupama NairNantucket Multi ManagersMr. and Ms. Samir NarayanMs. Mary NassarMargaret Winters and Geoff NathanRabbi David and Alicia NelsonMs. Nancy A. NetzelMrs. Janet NewellMr. and Mrs. Henry NickolMs. Lambro NiforosMs. Rosalyn NimmonsDan and Susan NoetzelErik and Jane NordbergMr. Charles NordstromMs. Roselyn NorthcrossMs. Kara NotoMs. Charlotte NowakowskiMarcia NunnMs. Rachel O`Byrne and Mr. Brian RebainMs. Judith OdiorneMr. Michael L. O’HearonMrs. Karen O’LearyMs. Ruth Olsen

Mr. and Mrs. Randy OrdwayMs. Susan OserRon and Phyllis Ostroff and FamilyMs. Deborah OuimetP & M Properties, Inc.Mrs. Carole PacklaMr. and Mrs. Ricardo PalmerMs. Kathleen PanepucciMs. Maureen ParaventiMrs. Shelia ParkerMr. Marc PascoMs. Linda PastuchaBobbie Patt and Fred FechheimerMs. Ardena PattonCynthia E. Patton-JohnsonMs. Alice G. PavlatMs. Anita PaylorMs. Tracy PaynterMs. Era PeavyMr. and Ms. William H. Peck, Jr.Mr. Jim PeggsMs. Jean M. PendellMs. Diane PenzienJudge David A. PerkinsMr. and Ms. Marvin B. PerlinMs. Eileen M. PerpichMs. Jeanne PetersenMr. Ward R. Peterson, Jr.Jane PetrieMs. Nevy PettigrewMs. Kara PettisMs. Karen A. PettkeMr. and Mrs. James PhillipsMs. Mary PhillipsMrs. Patricia A. PhillipsMr. Caphers PhilsonMs. Laura Pierce-MarutzMary Butler and Richard PinkhamMs. Roberta PiperMs. Ingrid PittsMr. Michael R. PittsMs. Mary PlotkinJon and Ann PodolskyMs. Yvonne PoindexterMs. Megan PolsonMs. Janice PopowichMr. and Mrs. Jeremy PorterMrs. Anna Mary PostmaMs. Donna L. PovichMr. Steve PressMr. R. Douglas PrettyMs. Bonnie PriceDr. Glenda D. PriceMs. Mary Lou PriceMs. Judith S. PrimakMs. Deanna ProughMs. Roberta PruittFr. Edward Prus

Barbara PrusakMr. and Ms. Thomas J. PuttersMs. Loretta PyeMr. L. Allen PykeMs. Karen A. QuanstromMs. Cynthia QuinceMs. Zettela RabbCathy Radner and Russell LindenMs. Jane RadnerMr. James RadwayMrs. Nora N. RamirezMs. Vernell RamseyMs. Anna J. RankinMs. Adele RapportMs. Ruth F. RattnerMr. George RaubMrs. Louise RayburnMr. Robert RaylMr. and Mrs. Michael ReadeMr. and Mrs. Tim ReadeMr. and Ms. David H. RedfieldMs. Sarah RedmondMr. Charles ReedyDouglas and Caroline ReidMr. Kenneth ReidDr. and Mrs. James J. ReillyCarl L. ReinhardDean and Kathy ReuschleMs. Suzanne ReynoldsMr. and Mrs. David RichterMs. Kelley RileyMary Ellen RischRiverdale Country SchoolMrs. May I. RoantreeMs. Constance RobertsSally RobertsMs. Sylvia F. RobinsonMr. and Ms. Owen B. RockentineMr. Christopher S. RockwellMs. Carolyn RodgersMr. and Ms. Dennis M. RodgersMs. Maria Elena RodriguezMr. and Mrs. Dennis RoehrigMs. Paula F. RogersLynn RogersMr. and Mrs. Michael I. RolnickMs. Cindy RomasMs. Elizabeth L. RonewiczMs. Carolyn RoneyMr. and Ms. William J. Rooney, Jr.Ms. Frances P. RossMs. Kelly RossiEllen RothenbergMs. Harriet RotterMs. Ann RozichMs. Arlene RubinsteinMs. Beverly A. RuckerMr. Salvador Rufo

Dr. Robert RuskinMs. Sherilyn RussellMs. Sandra RutkowskiRVS & Associates, Inc.Ms. Loretta RyderMr. and Mrs. Todd SachseMs. Lauren SackPhilip and Randi SackMr. Joseph E. SalataMs. Marsha SalleyMr. Allen SalyerMr. Joseph SamulowiczMichele and Edgar Sanchez, Sr.Ms. Carol SandersMs. Emma SandersMr. Greg SandlundMr. Alec SangerMs. Shira SapersteinMr. and Ms. Neil A. SatovskyMr. Thorsten SauerMr. David T. SaundersMs. Nancy L. SavageMr. Charles R. Scales, Jr.Ms. Jean ScamanMs. Alison ScarboroughMr. and Ms. Robert SchaererMs. Stephanie A. SchaffarzekBluma SchechterMs. Lisa ScheelMs. Marie A. SchimelfeningMr. and Ms. Gary SchleifRichard and Iris SchlossMs. Catherine SchneiderMr. Adam C. SchubatisMr. and Mrs. Robert D. SchulerMr. Bill SchulmanMr. and Mrs. James P. SchultzMr. and Mrs. R. Stanley SchulzMs. Susan Weaver SchwandtMr. and Mrs. Alan S. SchwartzMr. and Mrs. Lawrence SchwartzMr. and Ms. Richard SchwartzMs. Marles J. SciaccaMr. and Mrs. Salvatore SclafaniMr. and Mrs. Alvin ScottMs. Lee Dora ScottMs. Loretta Scott-BushMs. Janet A. ScullenMs. Margaret E. SeabornMr. and Ms. Gary T. SemerMs. Karen SergoliaAnonymousMs. Caroline ShapiroMs. Marjorie SharonMr. David C. SharpeMrs. Irene W SharpeMs. Kathleen E. SharyShe Underwriters Agency LLC

“The Detroit riverfront has enabled us to entertain, educate, and enrich our son and develop our family’s connection to Detroit.” –Bekah, Jason and Isaac Lafayette Park Residents

“We take a great amount of pride in the programs we offer along the riverfront. Our public programs provide opportunities for our community to connect over shared passions while serving as a catalyst to improve the lives of Detroiters and visitors alike.” –Rachel Frierson, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Director of Programming

Every attempt has been made to honor our donor’s wishes and intentions in this recognition of our generous supporters. If you would like to make a change to your donor listing, or have a question about how you were recognized, please contact us on our Donor Services line at 313.566.8235.

Friends (cont.) Mr. and Ms. Paul ShefferlyMs. Doris SheikhMr. Ronald SherpleyMr. Mike ShesterkinMr. and Mrs. Jim ShettelMr. Anthony ShieldsMs. Nancy ShiltsDr. Lise ShirtzMs. Cindy SieglerMr. and Mrs. Steven J. SienkiewiczMr. John P. SikoMrs. Susan SilverMr. Barry SilvermanMrs. Lila SilvermanMrs. Delphia SimmonsMr. and Ms. John P. SimmonsMs. Shirley SimonMrs. Beverly SimpkinsMs. Meredith SimpsonMr. Michael SingerMr. John SivillsMrs. Beatrice SiwakThe Skillman FoundationMr. Thomas SkinnerMr. James Sklar and Ms. Valerie Hayman SklarMr. and Ms. Martin SlepianMr. Frank SlittiMs. Ursula SliwkaMs. Carmen SluterMr. and Mrs. Erik E. SmithMr. George SmithMs. Harriet SmithJeff and Sharon SmithMr. Richard SmithMr. and Mrs. Samuel SmithMs. Frances SokowiczMr. Daniel SongerMs. Susan SosnickMr. and Mrs. Dennis J. SpataforaMrs. Joann SpencerMr. and Mrs. Alfred J. SpiteriMs. Cassandra SpratlingMs. Catherine StanislawskiMrs. Patricia L. StebbinsMr. Donald J. StehleMr. and Mrs. David SteinbergerBonnie and Kenneth SteketeeMs. Theresa SternickiMr. Robert W. StevensMs. Mildred Stevenson and Ms. Marcia StevensonMs. Diane StillerMs. Margaret Stoi

Ron StoneMr. Anthony StonikStorage ProsMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. StricklandMs. Margaret Anna Strobel-DonofrioMr. and Mrs. Anthony StrohMs. Pamela StrzempkaMs. Patricia StuckeyMs. Frances A. SturtzMr. Wisakasuta SudjunadiMs. Janice R. SummersMs. Tamara SuttonMr. Neal SwansonMs. Theresa SwitanowskiRobert SworMr. Steven C. SyrettMr. and Mrs. Christopher TakesMrs. Kathleen Talbert-HillMs. Mary M. TampakesMs. Eva TateMs. Jennifer TavaMs. Anne L. TavalireMr. and Mrs. Bruce E. TaylerTCF FoundationMr. C. David TeeterDr. Allen TelmosMr. Richard TemkinMs. Karen D. TerryMr. Roger TertochaMs. Kristine TheobaldMr. Nicholas R. Thines and Mrs. Barbara J. FreyEva L. ThomasMs. Hedy ThomasMr. and Mrs. Jerry ThomasKuwana ThomasMr. Sidney ThomasMrs. Garie Thomas-BassMr. Paul ThompsonMs. Patricia Thull O`BrienMr. Michael TianoMs. Brenda A. TidwellMr. David TiggesMs. Rosemary TinettiBarbara and Stuart Trager FundMr. and Ms. Tony TreaseMark and Celeste TremelMr. Thomas TrevethanMr. Charles TrewernMrs. Julie TrimmerMr. and Ms. Donald J. TrolleyMr. Anthony TrudelMs. Grace TruemanMr. Curtis TruittMs. Joyce C. Tucker

Mr. Samuel A. TundoMr. James TurnbullMr. Edward C. TurnerMr. Karlen Turner, Sr.Buzz TurnerMs. Lorraine TylerMs. Joanne E. UgelowMs. Susan UlfertsMs. Lauren UnderwoodMr. Rand UrbinMs. Cecilia Van AntwerpMrs. Richard C. Van DusenMr. Eric Van Poucker and Mr. Ronald J. SmithMs. Eva Van VossMs. Sarah VandenheedeMs. Dolphine VanmarckeMr. Robert VartyMs. Gretchen M. VermiglioMr. Joseph VicariMr. Richard ViinikainenMr. and Mrs. Randal H. VisintainerMr. William VollmertMr. and Mrs. Kurt Von EbersteinMr. and Ms. Peter K. VosslerMs. Mary VournakisSusan Wabeke Charitable FundBonnie and David WadeMs. Gwendolyn L. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Jeffery WalkerMs. LaDawn WalkerMr. Raymond J. WallMs. Mattie WallaceCaptain Joseph F. Walsh, USN (Ret.)Mr. Mark WalshMr. Michael WalshMrs. Sheryl WalshMs. Anita WaltersMr. and Mrs. David WaltersMr. George WardSusan WardMs. Forestina WarrenMs. O. Mildred WashingtonMs. Veronica WatkinsMs. Kay WatsonMr. Ken WatsonMr. and Mrs. Colton WeatherstonMs. Audrey WeekleyMaryAnn and Danny WeingardenMs. Elaine WeingardenMs. Donna WeinleMr. Steve WeisMr. William Weld-WallisMr. Todd WenzelMs. Caitlin Werner

Mr. John F. WertmanMs. Marie WestMs. Marilyn WheatonMs. Carrie L. WhighamMs. Carolyn WhiteDr. John WhiteMs. Eulonda WhitmoreMs. Eloise C. WhittenAnonymousMr. and Ms. Richard T. WiggintonMrs. Gretchen C. WilbertMs. Mary Grace WilbertMs. Alexis Wiley and Mr. Travis MichaeMs. Andrea WilkinsMs. Judy WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Paul WinstonMs. Sandra Lois WilliamsWillie D. WilliamsMs. Lucile WillinghamMr. Ron WilsonMs. Vega H. WimmerMs. Bernadette WindischMr. and Mrs. Paul WinslowMr. and Mrs. Paul WinstonMs. Evalena WoellerMr. and Ms. Douglas WoggonMs. Marilyn M. WojtowiczMr. and Mrs. Raymond H. WolfMs. Amanda WolfeAnonymousMs. Deborah WolneyMr. Brian WolskiMr. and Ms. John A. WoodJohn T. WoodhouseDr. and Mrs. Stewart D. WorkMrs. Mary WorrellMr. Charles WrightKalyn WulatinMr. Jon WurgesDr. Kathleen YaremchukMs. Geraldine YatesMr. and Ms. Daniel L. YokichMr. and Mrs. Burgess YoungMs. Carol A. YoungMr. Michael YoungbloodMs. Gail ZabowskiMrs. Erica ZadorMs. Helen ZakrzewskiMr. Michael ZatirkaMr. Thaddeus ZaydelMr. and Mrs. Michael J. ZellerMr. L. Pahl ZinnMr. Robert Ziolkowski

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SO IRÉE SPONSORS

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Strategic Staffing Solutions

Quicken Loans

GM

The Cotton Family

DUO Restaurant & Lounge

Anne and Gilbert Hudson Fund

Marlene & John Boll

Greektown Casino-Hotel

Huntington Bank

JACK Entertainment

Jefferson Land, Inc.

JPMorgan Chase

Patti & Larry McLaughlin

pot & box

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Richard and Jane Manoogian Foundation

1.618 Interests, LLC

Arts, Beats & Eats Foundation

Blaze Contracting, Inc

Nancy & Karl Couyoumjian

Deloitte

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Eagle Security Services

Edw. C. Levy Co.

Emagine Entertainment

Giffels Webster

GJC CPAs / Advisors (George Johnson & Company)

Hudson-Webber Foundation

Invest Detroit

ITC Holdings Corp.

Jones Lang LaSalle

The Kresge Foundation

The Mannik & Smith Group

Sarah & Charles McClure

MGM Grand Detroit

Michigan Building Trades

Michigan Environmental Council

The Mitchell and Diane Mondry Family

Operating Engineers 324

The Parade Company

Piston Group

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan

Mona & Matthew Simoncini

The Skillman Foundation

Atwater Brewery

Black Lotus Brewing Company

Epiphany Studios

Hour Detroit

Lovio George

Citizens Bank

Schostak Family Enterprises

Diamond Jack’s River Tours

The Cotton Family

Brightview Landscape Service

Cathy & Kevin Broderick

Karl & Nan Couyoumjian

Karen & Matthew Cullen

Detroit Segway

DTE Energy

Emagine Entertainment

Foundation Hotel

Greektown Casino-Hotel

Health Alliance Plan

Charles & Sarah McClure

LimnoTech

Michigan Building and Construction

Joe & Jennifer Parke

Toaster Truck

US Ecology Detroit South

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Walton Sr.

C & N Party Rentals

Cellarmen’s

DUO Restaurant & Lounge

Joe Ficorelli

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2018 ANNUAL REPORT • 2 3

20 18 REVENUE & EXPEND ITURE SUMMARY

REVENUES

Foundation Contributions .............................. $5,802,147

Corporate Contributions ................................... $520,773

Individual Contributions .................................... $462,003

In-Kind Contributions .................................... $2,756,751

Investment Income .......................................... $101,941

Other Income .................................................. $328,914

Net Assets Released from Restrictions .......... $3,279,359

TOTAL REVENUES ...................................... $13,251,888

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC), a 501(c)(3)

organization, is responsible for the establishment,

improvement, operation, maintenance, security,

programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk

and associated green spaces.

The Conservancy depends on philanthropic contributions

from individuals, foundations, and corporation to maintain

a beautiful, exciting, safe, accessible world-class gathering

place for all. Since we began our work in 2003, Detroiters

have continued to step up and support us through continued

growth that allows more access to our riverfront. We are

grateful for the trust and commitment of our community.

Thank you.

2018 ASSETS

Cash and Current Assets .............................. $9,203,848

Easements (leases) .................................... $41,138,961

Endowment/Investments .............................. $7,116,458

Pledges Receivable ...................................... $1,980,319

Other Noncurrent Assets ............................. $59,552,474

TOTAL ASSETS ........................................ $118,992,060

The financial statements for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

as of December 31, 2018 have been audited by an independent,

certified public accounting firm. Copies of the complete audited

financial statements are available upon request to:

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

600 Renaissance Center, Suite 1720

Detroit, Michigan 48243

EXPENDITURES

Riverfront Construction ................................. $6,442,588

General and Administrative ........................... $1,870,536

Fundraising .................................................. $2,560,544

TOTAL EXPENDITURES ............................... $10,873,668

Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures ......... $2,378,220

ABOUT THE DETRO IT R IVERFRONT CONSERVANCY

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is a

non-profit organization founded in 2003 with

the mission to develop public access to

Detroit’s Riverfront and to serve as an anchor

for economic development. As the permanent

stewards of the RiverWalk and the Dequindre

Cut, the Conservancy is responsible for raising

the funds needed for construction, operation,

maintenance, security and programming of

the public spaces located along the riverfront.

The Conservancy’s ultimate vision is to

develop five-and-a-half miles of riverfront

from the Ambassador Bridge on the west

to Gabriel Richard Park, just east of the

MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle. Visit

www.detroitriverfront.org for more information.

VIS ION

Transform Detroit’s international riverfront - the face of the city - into a beautiful, exciting, safe, accessible world-class gathering place for all.

MISS ION

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (DRFC), a 501(c)(3) organization, is responsible for the establishment, improvement, operation, maintenance, security, programming and expansion of the Detroit RiverWalk and associated green spaces. Through its public/private partnerships, the DRFC will support the development of the riverfront district and facilitate community access to the waterfront.

The DRFC will:

• Develop a collective sense of ownership, accessibility and responsibility

• Enhance Detroit’s image to emphasize its iconic, international riverfront

• Create and maintain an inviting destination for all

OUR BOARD , COMMITTEE CHA IRS & S TAFF

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is governed by a 52-member Board of Directors, which represents a cross-section of both public and private organizations within the State of Michigan. Nine committees of the Board of Directors oversee various components of the project. These include Advancement, Annual Fund, Audit, Executive, Finance, Governance and Nominating, Investment, Programs and Community Engagement and Strategic Planning.

DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matthew P. Cullen, Chair

Mark C. Wallace, President & CEO

Larry Alexander

Angela Ayers

Penny Bailer

Sharon Banks

Sandy K. Baruah

Marvin W. Beatty

Hon. Alisha Bell

Rachel Bendit

John K. Blanchard, Treasurer

David Blaszkiewicz

Kyle Burleson

John C. Carter

Keith Creagh

Mary Culler

Peter Cummings

Thomas J. Delaney

Patrick J. Devlin

Robert L. Dewaelsche

Bradley Dick

Carol A. Friend

Steven K. Hamp

John H. Hartig, PhD

Jed Howbert

Jennifer Hudson-Parke, Secretary

Laura J. Hughes

Wendy L. Jackson

Lorron James

Arthur Jemison

Kevin D. Johnson

Eric B. Larson

Hon. Carl Levin

Robert W. Marans, PhD

Jeff Mason

Sarah H. McClure

Mitchell A. Mondry

Mariam C. Noland

Sandra E. Pierce

Reimer Priester

Khalil Rahal

Pamela Rodgers

Maria Elena Rodriguez

Nettie H. Seabrooks

Hon. Mary Sheffield

Maurice Staten

John W. Stroh, III

Frank Venegas, Jr.

John Walsh

Jonathan T. Walton

Beverly J. Watts

Susan White

Scott A. Wickens

Alexis Wiley

DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY 2018 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Marvin W. Beatty Co-Chair, Annual Fund Committee

John K. Blanchard Chair, Finance Committee

Matthew P. Cullen Chair, Advancement Committee Chair, Executive Committee

Robert L. Dewaelsche Co-Chair, Programs and Community Engagement Committee

John H. Hartig, PhD Co-Chair, Programs and Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Committee

Robert J. Manilla Chair, Investment Committee

Mitchell A. Mondry Co-Chair, Annual Fund Committee

Pamela Rodgers Chair, Audit Committee

Nettie H. Seabrooks Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee

Beverly J. Watts Co-Chair, Strategic Planning Committee

STAFF

Mark Wallace President & CEO

William A. Smith Chief Financial Officer

Cassie Brenske Chief Development Officer

Stephan Bobalik Campaign Director

Will Broner Development Services Coordinator

Anthony Casasanta Programs & Operations

Sarah Couyoumjian Development Events Manager

Elayne Elliott Public Spaces Coordinator

Emilie Evans Riverfront Development Manager - Detroit Revitalization Fellow

Rachel M. B. Frierson Director of Programming

Dianne Hinton Finance & Development Coordinator

Kerry L. Hocker Governance & Special Projects Assistant

Mac McCracken Director of Security & Operations

Marc Pasco Director of Communications

Renee Rodriguez Volunteer Manager

Alyce Sclafani Director of Development Services

Karen Slaughter-DuPerry Project Management & Community Relations Executive

Weiping Wang Senior Accountant

Tanjia Wilkerson Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

600 Renaissance Center Suite 1720 Detroit, MI 48243-1805

(313) 566-8200 detroitriverfront.org