DEARBORN, Michigan - In 2011, the nonprofit Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) partnered with the City of Dearborn to become the fiduciary agent for this annual community-wide event. One of the results of this successful partnership was that no contribution from the City of Dearborn’s General Fund was made to the festival fund in 2011. A report, released by … [Read more...]
Community Benefits From Funds Raised at Homecoming
DEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn’s annual Homecoming festival takes place August 3-5 at Ford Field Park, and even though it is in its 33rd year, many people may be surprised to learn that the event has always been a major fundraiser for Dearborn nonprofit groups. That’s good to keep in mind. Because when you are buying pierogis, Italian sausages, hot dogs, … [Read more...]
Free and Low-Cost Activities at Homecoming Aug. 3-5
DEARBORN, MI – Families looking to have a great time without breaking the bank can find plenty to do at Dearborn’s Homecoming festival Aug. 3-5, including carnival rides, children’s games, wacky contests, inflatable rides and live entertainment all weekend long. A tradition for 33 years, Homecoming is an event coordinated by the City of Dearborn and … [Read more...]
Dearborn Area Chamber Offers Special Event for Special Kids
DEARBORN, Mich. - This year, as part of the annual Dearborn Homecoming Festival on August 3, 2012, the Dearborn Area Chamber will partner with the Dearborn Community Fund and the City of Dearborn for “Special All-Stars Day.” The event, patterned after a similar event during the Traverse City Cherry Festival, was created to give children and adults with … [Read more...]