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Bates Street Society Dinner held in Birmingham

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The fourth annual Bates Street Society Dinner was hosted by The Community House and The Community House Foundation Boards of Directors Feb. 2.

The fourth annual Bates Street Society Dinner was hosted by The Community House and The Community House Foundation Boards of Directors Feb. 2.

The Community House is a nonprofit resource and destination for personal, professional, recreational and philanthropic pursuits. The prestigious annual event, presented this year by PNC Wealth Management is a celebration of service and philanthropy, honoring those that make significant charitable contributions to support the work and mission of TCH.

 The 2019 Bates Street Society Dinner recognized eight new Pillars of Vibrancy, including:

• Mitch Albom – Author, Journalist, Broadcaster and Philanthropist

• Ric DeVore – PNC Regional President, Detroit and SE Michigan

• Dr. Jeffrey Fischgrund – Orthopaedic Surgeon; Chairman of Orthopaedic Dept. at Beaumont Hospital: Professor, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

• Jennifer Granger – Co-Founder, Fashion x Philanthropy and Community Advocate

• Arthur Horwitz – President & Publisher, Renaissance Media; Founder & President, Detroit Jewish News Foundation

• Amy and Dan Loepp – President, Tattrie Strategies and President & CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

• Bill Roberts – Owner, Roberts Restaurant Group

The Community House’s Pillar Society is a network of exceptional individuals that have dedicated significant time and talent to helping build a more vibrant community. Each year, inductees are individuals that have made extraordinary contributions in one of the four essential areas of: culture, education, wellness and philanthropy.

The evening was highlighted by the recognition of TCH’s annual “Pillars of Vibrancy,” and an inspirational keynote address by Cynthia Ford.

Additional sponsors of the 2019 Bates Street Society Dinner included: Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University and the William Beaumont School of Medicine, Mills Pharmacy + Apothecary, DeRoy and Devereaux Private Investment Council, Barbara and Tim Hertzler, SEEN magazine and the Detroit Jewish News.

For more information about The Community House and its programs, visit www.communityhouse.com.