Photo: Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Adams Oshiomhole and the President of Edo Heritage Foudation of Michigan State, Bose Ogbeifun during the Edo National Association Convention in Maimi Florida on September 4th, 2011. Full story and photos coming soon.

On Saturday, August 06, 2011, Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan is hosting a Fundraising event gearing towards Raising Funds To Purchase Edo Heritage Community Center. This event will be held at Mother of God Church, 25585 Berg Road, Southfield,  Michigan, starting at 4:00 pm.

Why Community Center?
The proposed Community Center will enrich the lives of our residents and visitors by offering educational, recreational, social and cultural activities. This center will be a learning place for cultural arts, academics, dance. We will also accommodate seminars, banquets, and gatherings. Free social and emotional development activities, lessons, and plans to help model, shape and reinforce social skills. We envision a new standard in Global Education – a standard that ensures children are educated and informed about the diverse people, places and cultures on our planet – at an early age. We envision a world where children grow up understanding the differences and similarities they have with others in the world, as this will make all children better rounded, educated and compassionate adults.

Why Attend?
Edo community in Michigan is in need of a bona-fide Community Center so that we may continue to fulfill our mission in our community. It is through your humble support, and supports from others that we will be able to continue to strengthen the Edo Diaspora community, develop new and innovative projects and inform Michigan business community on how to do business in Edo State and Nigeria in general.

This event will be attended by high-level dignitaries and businesses from Edo State of Nigeria, Edo citizens in the Diaspora, African organizations in Michigan, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), local business owners, institutions and more.

You have always been a great supporter of positive courses and we look forward to your participation and support in this upcoming Fundraising event. It is through your kind generosity that we will be able to continue to strengthen our community, develop new and innovative projects.

We want to say once more on behalf of the Edo Heritage Foundation organizing committee, welcome. It will be a pleasure to see you on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 at 4:00 pm at 25585 Berg Road, Southfield, Michigan. [SAVE THIS DATE]

This event is organized by Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan, in collaboration with Edo National Associations USA and is supported by African organizations in Michigan

For more information please contact

Mission:
The mission of Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan is to provide humanitarian services and understanding between the Edo and Friends of Edo in the area of social interaction and culture.
The Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan is a non-profit organization founded in 1992 and has made many charitable contributions to different causes including expecting mothers and graduates needing help, educating youth with community resources.

Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) registered with the State of Michigan.
This event is supported by Edo Heritage Foundation and in collaboration with Nigerian Provincial organizations.

For more information please contact 313 213 6723 or send email to info@ehf-m.org

In 2004, the foundation renovated a maternity ward at the General Hospital in Benin City, Edo state, Nigeria. This years celebration is quite remarkable because for the first time since it’s inception 17 years ago, Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan has a female President, and the foundation has had a litany of first, since I assumed office early this year.

Few months ago, the foundation successfully inaugurated its first Walk-A-Thon, an event geared toward health consciousness. We have set up a welfare committee, which caters to the various needs of members. We have also organized and Edo Cultural Dance Group that will perform tonight.

Above all, the foundation has experienced a tremendous increase in membership since I became the president. This exciting and welcome trend, has made it necessary for us to pursue yet another project- EDO COMMUNITY CENTER.

Individual homes can no longer accommodate members for our monthly meetings. It is therefore pertinent to undertake this must have project. The Edo Community Center will not only benefit its members, but also to everyone who is in need. The following are some of the services to be offered: senior programs, tutoring for all ages, computer classes, mentoring our youth a community pantry, healthy living and recreational programs. On display, will be the very rich culture of the Edo Kingdom.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are asking for your support as we embark on this worthy venture. Our goal is to raise half a million dollars to effectively operate the center.

Thank you for your support.
On behalf of the members of Edo Heritage Foundation I wish you all Merry Christmas and God’s blessing in the New Year. Thanks again for coming to share with us today.

Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan Annual Walk-A-Thon was designed to promote good health practices in our community here in Michigan said Engr. Mrs. Bose Ogbeifun, the first female president of Edo Heritage. Several health companies participated. The Gift of Life headed by Mrs. Merge Delgreco used the opportunity to educate the community on organ donations. The Walk-A-Thon was covered 2 to 5 kilometers walk depending on individual ability.

Nurses from Edo Heritage performed basic blood pressure checks; medical health industries distributed their information. This unique event had great number of turn out.
Edo Heritage Foundation of Michigan is a Non-For-Profit organization, established in 1992 to promote various community programs among her members.