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Aug. 7, 2014 STAFF BLOGS / Do Good Detroit blog Do Good Detroit: Anna Sun is a Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winner Anna Sun from Canton is one of 10 national Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners. In addition to recognizing Anna for outstanding efforts through volunteerism, Kohl’s will also donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of Anna’s choice. Aug. 1, 2014 STAFF BLOGS / Do Good Detroit blog Do Good Detroit: 2014 RARE Everyday Heroes Award Winners Winning Futures announced the 2014 RARE Everyday Heroes Award winners during its annual "Night of Heroes" event on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Jul. 31, 2014 ADVERTISEMENT Entertainment & Nightlife Big Grill Burger Bash Eminem After Party at Bleu Click-worthy MORE Economy Is Michigan the 'comeback state?' WHAT TO KNOW Help with recovering from floods BELLE ISLE 6 months into state control, what's changed? 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