Amy Benton moved to Grosse Pointe Woods from Tennessee two years ago after visiting Michigan and becoming enamored with our city's character, lifestyle, and older homes. Her professional background includes banking center management, and she is currently a cargo agent with Delta Air Lines. Amy has extensive experience planning and running various fundraising events for health systems and other not-for-profit organizations. Her energy, talents, and ideas are already propelling us toward being able to do more for our community!

Michelle Billingsley has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare IT industry and is currently Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Technology Officer of business Technology Delivery at CareCentrix. She has also held IT roles in consulting, higher education, and manufacturing and has served on the boards of other nonprofits in Southeast Michigan. Michelle states, "I wish to offer the Foundation not only my technical expertise but also my experience working on community boards and my passion for causes that positively impact daily family life."

Mark Rossman is the Managing Partner and owner of Rossman, P.C. He is in his third decade of practice in business transactions, litigation, and family law, with expertise in fiduciary breach and corporate oppression actions. Mark and his family have lived in Grosse Pointe Woods for over ten years. We are grateful for him adding the Foundation to his non-work activities, including fiction and poetry writing, drone photography, and videography.  

AHEE Jewelers 9-hole disc golf course to be ready in August!

The new AHEE Jewelers 9-hole disc golf course in Ghesquiere Park should be ready for play in August! We appreciate all who donated to the project, including sponsors AHEE Jewelers, the Grosse Pointe Rotary, and Saucy’s Pizza.

SPRING FEST

The Foundation participated in the Recreation Commission’s Spring Fest at Chene-Trombley Park on Saturday, May 4^th. We handed out over 200 bubble wands and dozens of kids played our bean bag toss game for candy prizes.

Mack Avenue Dog Park Grand Opening Saturday, May 11th

AHEE Jewelers, the Rutkofske Family, the Mulder Family, Mayor Art and Lynne Bryant, and, Donald Morrissett and Peter Caborn generously sponsored the park equipment. Hollywood Feed provided goody bags for all the four-legged guests.



Music on the Lawn We are once again a sponsor of the city’s summer Music on the Lawn series. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets to meet up with neighbors, friends, and family in front of city hall to enjoy great music! The next Music on the Lawns are scheduled for July 28th and August 25th. Hope to see you soon!

What’s next

The city has requested our support for additional improvements to Ghesquiere Park, including an accessible swing area and a picnic pavilion. But we can’t help without your help! Please consider making a donation today. 

Commemorative brick pavers are a great way to acknowledge family and friends or just to express your own support of our community. Pavers may be placed around the clock tower in front of City Hall or within the mini golf course at Lake Front Park. $300 for a 7-1/8” x 4-3/4” paver with up to three inscribed lines, and $600 for a 9-1/2” x 9-1/2” paver with up to seven lines!