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Address to send check:13535 Longacre, Detroit, MI 48227

Help the TONE Foundation provide 75–100 backpacks filled with school supplies for students at Emerson Elementary-Middle School during the Back-to-School Event on August 19, 2026.Every donation helps a child start the school year prepared while connecting families to our upcoming mentorship program for youth ages 9–14, focused on leadership, financial literacy, wellness, safety, and basketball-based youth development.The TONE Foundation was established in honor of Darryl "Tone" Patterson II, a longtime Emerson basketball coach who dedicated his life to mentoring young people. Your generosity helps us continue his legacy by investing in the next generation.Every backpack makes a difference. Thank you for helping Detroit youth start the school year strong.

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