Hudson-Webber Foundation

This year, the Hudson-Webber Foundation is thrilled to debut a stunning new, three-part float at the 2024 America's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Hudson’s “From Then to Now” pays tribute to the rich legacy of Hudson’s department store, from its grand flagship location to its pivotal role in the Parade’s history, and the Foundation’s ongoing work to uplift and support the Detroit community. The 2024 America's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 6 a.m. on WDIV-TV in Detroit, and you can also stream the event live on Local 4+. Keep an eye out for members of the Hudson-Webber Foundation staff riding on the float. Additionally, other members of the Hudson-Webber family will be walking alongside the float, honoring the legacy of beloved former Hudson’s employees. Be sure to tune in and catch our float as it makes its debut. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #AmericaThanksgivingDayParade

The Parade Company recently hosted its 25th annual Pancake Breakfast, an esteemed Detroit tradition attended by hundreds of elected officials, community leaders, and VIPs. This event brings the community together to support Detroit’s iconic Thanksgiving Parade. Donald Rencher, President & CEO of the Hudson-Webber Foundation (HWF), served as a celebrity pancake flipper at the breakfast. Rencher, alongside HWF Trustee Bob Riney, joined WJR 760 AM's Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and guest host Karen Drew to discuss the Foundation’s role in the 98th annual America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This includes sponsoring a float celebrating Hudson’s legacy—from its famed flagship department store to its enduring role in the parade, as well as its ongoing commitment to giving back to the community through the Hudson-Webber Foundation. Catch the full interview here: https://apple.co/4ewlb66. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #AmericaThanksgivingDayParade

The Hudson-Webber Foundation (HWF) proudly announces the dedication of the All-Native Perennials Meadows, a heartfelt tribute to the remarkable Jean Wright Hudson. Designed by celebrated landscape artist Piet Oudolf, the newly established Jean Wright Hudson Peace Meadow features around 15,000 native perennials and shrubs planted this year, enhancing Detroit’s natural beauty. Jean Wright Hudson, together with her late husband, Joseph L. Hudson Jr., has made lasting contributions to Detroit’s civic landscape, supporting institutions like the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Artists Market and the Hudson-Webber Foundation. Her vision and efforts were instrumental in bringing Oudolf’s artistry to Belle Isle, and thanks to support from HWF and others, Oudolf Garden Detroit now flourishes. Celebrate this incredible addition to our city! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3UIVW9C. #HWF #Hudsons #Detroit #Foundation #Philanthropy #JeanWrightHudson #OudolfGardenDetroit

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The Detroit Regional Partnership is excited to welcome Heidi Magyar, Community Impact and Heritage Operations Executive, General Motors, Michael Shaw, Program Director, Hudson-Webber Foundation, and Lamont Yoder, President, Corewell Health East to our Regional Leadership Circle! Thank you for helping drive the #DetroitRegion forward-- we couldn't work toward our mission without your support. Learn more about our Regional Leadership Circle: https://lnkd.in/gdHivrqd

The Eastern Market Partnership, an HWF grantee, has launched its most ambitious fundraising campaign yet—the $15M Authentic Eastern Market Campaign. This multi-year initiative will strengthen Detroit’s food economy, expand the market’s footprint, and ensure its long-term success. Donald Rencher proudly serves on the Eastern Market Partnership Board of Directors, with Michael Shaw playing an active role in spearheading efforts to remodel and renovate Shed 7. Read more here https://bit.ly/40ezpox. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #EasternMarket

Detroit Future City, a Hudson-Webber Foundation grantee and partner, just released a groundbreaking report: “Making the Middle Class: Leveraging Detroit’s Neighborhoods to Build a Middle-Class City.” The report dives into key factors shaping Detroit’s future, including population growth, income and education, housing and neighborhood quality. Donald Rencher, a proud member of the Detroit Future City board, has been instrumental in supporting this important work. Read this Detroit Free Press article for three major takeaways from the report: https://bit.ly/4gZqjSx. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #DetroitFutureCity

The Hudson-Webber Foundation (HWF) is proud to collaborate with CultureSource in support of their initiative to foster cross-sector partnerships between arts professionals and non-arts collaborators. By creating space for first-contact meetings between arts professionals and non-arts collaborators, this program embraces curiosity and innovative problem-solving. HWF believes this approach can spark transformative change, and we're excited to see where these creative connections lead. Read more about CultureSource’s cross-sector partnership initiative here https://bit.ly/3zB8zfs. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #CultureSource

Congratulations to HWF Trustee Carla Walker-Miller, along with grant partners Jason Barnett of Invest Detroit, Anika Goss from Detroit Future City and Christianne Malone from TechTown Detroit for being named Crain's Detroit Business Notable Black Business Leaders. These incredible individuals were recognized for their outstanding career accomplishments, track records of success, and lasting impact in our community. They were nominated by their peers, colleagues, friends, and family, and chosen by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors. We’re so proud of their much-deserved recognition and for all they have accomplished. Want to learn more about their inspiring stories? Check out their Crain’s profiles and the full list of honorees here: https://bit.ly/3AXg4O9. #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #Congratulations #NotableBlackBusinessLeaders

The Hudson-Webber Foundation congratulates its President and CEO Donald Rencher on being named a Crain's Detroit Business Notable Black Business Leader for 2024. Individuals were nominated by peers, colleagues, friends, and family, and selected by a team of Crain’s Detroit Business editors based on their career accomplishments, track records of success, and overall impact. While serving as the Group Executive of Housing, Planning, and Development for the City of Detroit, Rencher spearheaded the preservation of 10,000 affordable housing units and the creation of 2,000 new ones. He also led a fundraising effort that secured more than $56 million for the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund and successfully lobbied for $150 million in affordable housing funding from the State of Michigan. Curious to know more? Check out Rencher’s profile and other honorees here: https://bit.ly/3AXg4O9 #HWF #hudsons #detroit #foundation #philanthropy #Congratulations #NotableBlackLeaders