Hamtramck

Hamtramck High School received a $1,000 grant to support a trip for students from Metro Detroit to a destination snowsports resort, Crystal Mountain. The 35 students who participated in the road trip to Northen Michigan had already learned to ski and ride through SOS Outreach, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing snowsports to at risk youth at Mt. Brighton Michigan.

A consortium of nonprofits in addition to ASEA-CEF made the trip possible, including The Crystal Community Ski Club, Share Winter Foundation and the YMCA.

Hamtramck High School Teacher and trip chaperone Jessica Madden said the trip was a rare opportunity.

“One of the most amazing things is seeing the growth from the students and the confidence from when they first put on the skis or snowboard. They’re really having fun,” Madden said. “It opens doors that weren’t there before.”