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Pistons Collect Children's Books at Home Games and Metro-Area Starbucks Throughout March
Auburn Hills, MI...February 28, 2002 - The Detroit Pistons and the Starbucks Coffee Company will team up to collect new and gently used books at Detroit Pistons home games and at 46 participating metro-Detroit Starbucks locations during the month of March 2002. Those who donate a book suitable for kindergarten through 12th grade readers will receive one buy-one-get-one-free voucher to any regular season home game (subject to availability) and a free 16 oz. Starbucks beverage.
The book drive is part of The Detroit Pistons Read To Achieve community literacy initiative. Books collected will be donated to the PAL (Police Athletic League) reading and learning center that The Detroit Pistons plan to renovate in Detroit this spring, and to the Detroit, Avondale, Pontiac and Flint School Districts.
The Pistons home games in March are:
Friday, 3/1 at 8 p.m. vs. Orlando Magic
Tuesday, 3/5 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Miami Heat
Sunday, 3/10 at 3 p.m. vs. Indiana Pacers
Wednesday, 3/13 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Friday, 3/15 at 8 p.m. vs. Utah Jazz
Sunday, 3/24 at 4 p.m. vs. Boston Celtics
Wednesday, 3/27 at 7:30 p.m. vs. New York Knicks
Friday, 3/29 at 8 p.m. vs. Golden State Warriors
Sunday, 3/31 at 8 p.m. vs. Denver Nuggets
Read To Achieve is designed to promote reading and literacy to children and families in Michigan. The goal is to instill a life-long love of reading in young people, and to provide greater access to books and technology in our community. The Read To Achieve initiative was launched at The Palace of Auburn Hills in October 2001 with the entire Pistons squad, 250 elementary students, and luminary members of the All Star Reading Team including Aretha Franklin, Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, Judge Greg Mathis and gospel star Carvin Winans.
Detroit Pistons players have devoted their time to share the love of reading at Read To Achieve events throughout southeastern Michigan with elementary students this season. Players will visit Potter Elementary School in Flint on March 12. Other Read To Achieve programs include a reading incentive program called “Pistons Pages,” and the upcoming renovation of a reading and learning center in Detroit. Coca Cola, Nike, and Ticketmaster, are sponsors of the Pistons’ Read To Achieve program. For more information, call (248) 371-2060.
Detroit Pistons’ community relations is committed to building positive relationships in southeastern Michigan in order to promote corporate and philanthropic growth. Its goal is to make a difference in the lives of youth and families through programs and activities that promote respect, teamwork, excellence and integrity. The department also directs The Pistons-Palace Foundation, the organization's charitable vehicle that has donated more than $15 million to various Michigan non-profit organizations since 1989. The Foundation awards grants to organizations that offer programs that address issues of athletics, health & fitness, culture & arts, education, and personal & professional development.
The book drive is part of The Detroit Pistons Read To Achieve community literacy initiative. Books collected will be donated to the PAL (Police Athletic League) reading and learning center that The Detroit Pistons plan to renovate in Detroit this spring, and to the Detroit, Avondale, Pontiac and Flint School Districts.
The Pistons home games in March are:Read To Achieve is designed to promote reading and literacy to children and families in Michigan. The goal is to instill a life-long love of reading in young people, and to provide greater access to books and technology in our community. The Read To Achieve initiative was launched at The Palace of Auburn Hills in October 2001 with the entire Pistons squad, 250 elementary students, and luminary members of the All Star Reading Team including Aretha Franklin, Attorney General Jennifer Granholm, Judge Greg Mathis and gospel star Carvin Winans.
Detroit Pistons players have devoted their time to share the love of reading at Read To Achieve events throughout southeastern Michigan with elementary students this season. Players will visit Potter Elementary School in Flint on March 12. Other Read To Achieve programs include a reading incentive program called “Pistons Pages,” and the upcoming renovation of a reading and learning center in Detroit. Coca Cola, Nike, and Ticketmaster, are sponsors of the Pistons’ Read To Achieve program. For more information, call (248) 371-2060.
Detroit Pistons’ community relations is committed to building positive relationships in southeastern Michigan in order to promote corporate and philanthropic growth. Its goal is to make a difference in the lives of youth and families through programs and activities that promote respect, teamwork, excellence and integrity. The department also directs The Pistons-Palace Foundation, the organization's charitable vehicle that has donated more than $15 million to various Michigan non-profit organizations since 1989. The Foundation awards grants to organizations that offer programs that address issues of athletics, health & fitness, culture & arts, education, and personal & professional development.
