Publications

The status of black and brown boys in this country is a crisis in every indicator of child well-being. The 2009 Annual Report chronicles some of the issues facing young men of color, and glimpses a comprehensive data view of Detroit children, the State of the Children Report.

Detroit has weathered many storms in the past 50 years, with the current economic downturn among the more trying. However, The Skillman Foundation believes this city's spirit is resilient. The stories in our 2008 Annual Report are inspiring, upbeat and illustrate how change is pushing the city's philanthropic community to evolve. These stories also show how the Foundation is quickly moving from traditional grantmaker to changemaker.

This comprehensive and compelling annual report chronicles our Good Neighborhoods work and its impact on ordinary Detroit families in six sections of the city. Read it online now, or to request a free print version call 313.393.1185, or email info@skillman.org

Our fifth report card for Detroit families, the 2009 Good Schools Guide features stories about innovative new high schools in the Cody/Rouge and Osborn neighborhoods, a middle school’s emphasis on science and math, and full reports on 76 Detroit schools. It’s our best Good Schools Guide, and it’s full of essential information for Detroit families. If your school isn't listed in this guide, ask the principal, "Why not?"