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Don’t miss our Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Celebrating Six Years!

Stephen Henderson

Host

Stephen Henderson

Executive Advisor, Bridge Detroit. Host, Detroit Today and American Black Journal.
Dame Wilburn

Guest

Dame Wilburn
Moth Radio Hour Storyteller/Co-Host
Have fun, enjoy thrilling competition and support a great cause. Get your tickets now for Dominican Literacy Center’s 6th Annual Spelling Bee Fundraiser, Thursday, October 3rd, 6-9 p.m.at the Jam Handy in Detroit.
  • Some of Metro Detroit’s best adult spellers facing off
  • Vivacious vibes from DJ La’Roc
  • Delicious mid-eastern food and drinks
  • A celebration of the DLC’s 35th Anniversary
  • Fellowship with the DLC community
All funds raised will provide financial resources for the Center in support of basic needs such as books, teaching materials, technology, community outreach and more

Tickets $35/person, $30 for spelling competitors

“Bee” a Speller
“Bee” a Spectator

Sponsorship Levels

Lift Detroit in literacy, and your company or organization’s image at the same time. We have several levels of Spelling Bee sponsorship available with varied benefits (see below)
Sponsor level benefits:
  • Company name and logo listed on our website
Please call our executive director, Tyra Thompson, at (313) 267- 1000 for more information or to sign up.
Sponsor level benefits:
  • Company logo displayed on all signage for the event
Please call our executive director, Tyra Thompson, at (313) 267- 1000 for more information or to sign up.
Sponsor level benefits:
  • Company name and logo listed on our website
  • Recognition at the beginning and end of the event
  • 4 tickets to the event
Please call our executive director, Tyra Thompson, at (313) 267- 1000 for more information or to sign up.
Sponsor level benefits:
  • Company name and logo listed on our website and all promotional materials
  • Seat at the Judge’s Table to help with officiating
  • Recognition at the beginning and end of the event
  • 6 tickets to the event
Please call our executive director, Tyra Thompson, at (313) 267- 1000 for more information or to sign up.
Sponsor level benefits:
  • Company name and logo listed on our website and on all promotional materials
  • Seat at the Judge’s Table to help with officiating
  • Recognition several times throughout the event
  • Opportunity to address the audience during the event
  • 6 tickets to the event

Please call our executive director, Tyra Thompson, at (313) 267- 1000 for more information or to sign up.

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THE BUZZ FROM LAST YEAR…
"It was a real humdinger of an odd word, and that is why I happened to remember its spelling."
Bill D
"The event is just a fun atmosphere, the food is great, and I enjoy helping out."
Christin Boyes
"What made it so special to me is that my husband and personal friends competed as spellers."
Anonymous Guest
“Bee” a Speller

Join Our Sponsors

DLC 2024 Spelling Bee Sponsors: Stellantis, Comerica Bank, LM Manufacturing, Caniinee to Five, EKS Service Incorporated, Dakkota, Henry Ford Health, Marx Layne and Better Health
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