Make a Difference

Your commitment to independent living changes attitudes, expands communities, removes barriers, and increases choices.

Kelly Winn, DNEM CEO, smiles alongside Consumer at a digital accessibility event.

A message from CEO Kelly Winn

We have much to celebrate thanks to the contributions of our amazing team at Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM) and our future is bright. We are not alone. We are thankful for the support we receive from you and the opportunity to break barriers and open paths towards independence.

We continue to raise the bar and maintain a vision of a world where people with disabilities are empowered to pursue personal growth and choice through access to community resources and supportive services. The work we do together is making a difference.

Our job is far from complete. We are connecting in new ways thanks to technology and new relationships. We are offering new inclusive programs and services that build stronger communities. Together we are creating change with new opportunities. Let's continue working together for inclusion, respect, acceptance, diversity and independence for all!

With thanks!

DNEM staff and community partner pose with a Consumer at an Adaptive Kayaking event.

Corporate Sponsorship

We host numerous events throughout the year to connect with the community and provide accessible experiences for all. Sponsorships allow us to increase participation and enhance the experience for all. Packages are available to meet your individual giving capacity ranging from single-event donations to title sponsors and series partnership.

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Planned Giving

Your planned gift will allow us to continue to serve consumers at no cost to them and create new programs and services. DNEM staff will work with you to dedicate your gift as desired. Examples of planned giving include: monthly or annual giving, memorial gifts celebrating life, and payroll contributions via Southeastern Michigan Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).

DNEM Recreation & Health Services Director, Carrie Gerdeman, speaks with a consumer at a private Adaptive Kayaking event.

Third-Party Events and Programming

Give back while you shop! Select Disability Network Eastern Michigan as your preferred nonprofit organization (NPO) and DNEM will be rewarded each time you shop at Kroger!

Do you want to host an event benefitting Disability Network Eastern Michigan? Ask us how we can assist with your special event!

To learn more about donation and sponsorship...

Please contact Chip Werner at CWerner@dnemichigan.org or
call (586) 268-4160 ext. 6608
Annual Impact Report