2017 City officials and community and business leaders kick off Angels’ Night Oct. 6 at Crowell Recreation Center. The Mayor congratulates Erinn Harris (District 3 Manager) for her leadership of the Angels’ Night effort. Mayor Duggan declares Angels’ Night 2017 a success at the wrap-up news conference Nov. 1 at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. The Mayor was joined by Fire Commissioner Eric Jones, Police Chief James Craig, Department of Neighborhoods District Managers and community and business representatives. Thank You!! Thank you to all the individuals, com- munity groups, organizations and companies who contributed to the success of Angels’ Night. Angels’ Night Success is a Team Effort The entire Angels’ Night effort was coordinated by the District Managers in the Department of Neighborhoods, with Erinn Harris (District 3 Manag- er) serving as the chair of this year’s campaign. General Manager Victoria Kovari and District 7 Manager Ray Solomon played an important role in the effort as well. Angels’ Night to focus on Halloween activities in 2018 Volunteers log third straight year of record-low Angels’ Night fires After successful Angels’ Night campaigns to reduce arson over the last several de- cades, City officials announced an end to the annual citywide patrol campaign and will focus on expanding Halloween activities for kids and their families in 2018. Mayor Duggan says the decision was based on recommendations from Police Chief James Craig and Fire Commissioner Eric Jones and conversations with commu- nity leaders. “From now on Hal- loween in Detroit isn’t going to be about fear, it’s going to be about fun,” said Mayor Duggan at the wrap-up news conference Nov. 1. “I’d like to thank the thousands of Detroi- ters who volunteered over the years to keep our city safe and now it’s time to watch our kids play, not patrol.”
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2017
City officials and community and business leaders kick off Angels’ Night Oct. 6 at Crowell Recreation Center.
The Mayor congratulates Erinn Harris (District 3 Manager) for her leadership of the Angels’ Night effort.
Mayor Duggan declares Angels’ Night 2017 a success at the wrap-up news conference Nov. 1 at the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters. The Mayor was joined by Fire Commissioner Eric Jones, Police Chief James Craig, Department of Neighborhoods District Managers and community and business representatives.
Thank You!!Thank you to all the individuals, com-munity groups, organizations and companies who contributed to the success of Angels’ Night.
Angels’ Night Success is a Team EffortThe entire Angels’ Night effort was coordinated by the District Managers in the Department of Neighborhoods, with Erinn Harris (District 3 Manag-er) serving as the chair of this year’s campaign. General Manager Victoria Kovari and District 7 Manager Ray Solomon played an important role in the effort as well.
Angels’ Night to focus on Halloween activities in 2018
Volunteers log third straight year of record-low Angels’ Night firesAfter successful Angels’ Night campaigns to reduce arson over the last several de-
cades, City officials announced an end to the annual citywide patrol campaign and will focus on expanding Halloween activities for kids and their families in 2018.
Mayor Duggan says the decision was based on recommendations from Police Chief James Craig and Fire Commissioner Eric Jones and conversations with commu-nity leaders.
“From now on Hal-loween in Detroit isn’t going to be about fear, it’s going to be about fun,” said Mayor Duggan at the wrap-up news conference Nov. 1. “I’d like to thank the thousands of Detroi-ters who volunteered over the years to keep our city safe and now it’s time to watch our kids play, not patrol.”
ANGELS’ NIGHT 2017
Thanks to City employees and lots of volunteers, Detroit families had 25 locations this year to enjoy family-friendly, fun activities and lots of candy.
New this year was the Haunted Park at Varier Park on Detroit’s northwest side organized by the General Services Department with assis-tance from the Parks & Recreation Department. From spooky tales, carnival games, music and Halloween photos, area residents were lined up for some Halloween fun.
Kids Enjoyed Halloween Fun Across the City
The DDOT haunted bus was a hit again this year, as hundreds of kids and adults hopped on-board for a scare.
ANGELS’ NIGHT 2017
All of the City’s recreation centers were transformed with Halloween decorations throughout the buildings. Activities ranged from haunted hallways and mazes, trunk-or-treating, carnival games, inflatables, a spooky train ride, and an exotic zoo. The Parks and Recreation Department racked up an impressive number of participants as 10,389 individuals visited its centers on Halloween, with another 290 individuals serving as volunteers.
WHO YA GONNA CALL? The Ghostbusters again answered the call.
ANGELS’ NIGHT 2017
3200 Patrol and community group volunteers who participated in the Angels’ Night Effort
400 Other volunteers (Halloween activities and support staff)
1500 Individuals attended community meals
150 City employees at Halloween locations
812 Approximate number of abandoned vehicles towed leading up to Angels’ Night
The members of the Detroit Police and Fire departments proved they know how to have fun too. All 11 police precincts and three fire stations provided trunk-or-treating as kids loaded their bags with candy donated by Detroit residents, area businesses and City employees. In addition to the trunk-or-treating, DPD also had a Halloween float at the 5th Precinct, Halloween party at the 9th Precinct, haunted house at the 11th Precinct, and Halloween party and hayride at the 12th Precinct.
ANGELS’ NIGHT 2017
A number of City departments joined the fun by decorating their cars and passing out candy at the police precincts and designated fire stations. The Department of Neighborhoods District Manag-ers recognized employees’ efforts by selecting two winners based on the decorations and participation.
n Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Departmentn Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunityn Department of Appeals and Hearingsn Department of Innovation & Technologyn Department of Public Worksn Detroit Building Authorityn Detroit Department of Transportationn Detroit Health Departmentn Detroit Land Bank Authorityn Detroit Water & Sewerage Department
n Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority
n Housing & Revitalizationn Human Resourcesn Law Departmentn Mayor’s Officen Municipal Parkingn Office of the Chief Financial
Officern Planning & Developmentn Public Lighting
And the WINNERS are...Among City Departments
Detroit Police Department 10th Precinct, Detroit
Department of Transportation
and Department of Innovation and
Technology
In the Mayor’s Office
Innovation Team
A Shout Out to These City Departments
From left to right: Jeffrey Herbstman, Bryan Britten, Kenyetta Walker, Monique Phillips, Kim Rustem, Megan Thibos and Mark de laVergne.
Detroit Department of Transportation
Department of Innovation and Technology
Planning & Development
The City of Detroit thanks the many businesses that supported the Angels’ Night effort by making financial contributions or in-kind donations. A total of $44,675 was donated, with another $32,000
contributed in in-kind support. A special thanks to our title sponsor McDonald’s.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!!ANGELS’ NIGHT 2017
The City also received tons of candy from individuals and companies. Homrich donated 30 boxes of candy to the Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department.
DIAMOND SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
CONTRIBUTORS
AdamoAdvanced Disposal
Central Kitchen & BarCostco Wholesale
Giorgi ConcreteLittle Caesars
Miller CanfieldOperating Engineers – Local 324
DMC Strategies
Groundwork0
Homrich
Michigan Recreational
Construction Inc.
Savon Foods
Strategic Staffing Solutions
U.S. Ecology
Mayor Duggan thanks James Thrower II, representing the McDonald’s restaurant owners in the metro Detroit area who supported Angels’ Night.
