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Temptations, Four Tops on hand as CEO shares what’s going on with Motown Museum’s expansion plans WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

DETROIT — (AP) — Full construction on the final phase of the Motown Museum’s expansion will get underway in the spring of 2024, the museum’s CEO announced Wednesday night.

Robin Terry also said that fundraising for the expansion has reached $59 million, “nearing our goal of $65 million.”

“Although we are not done, we will get it done,” Terry, who also serves as the museum’s chair, said during a private donor event that honored Motown legends the Four Tops and The Temptations.

Otis Williams, a 60-plus-year member of The Temptations, was honored at the event. Earlier in the day, he fielded questions from a group of aspiring performers at the museum.

The historic section of the city where Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. built his music empire six decades ago has undergone a facelift in recent years with the addition of an educational programming and creative hub as well …

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Community rallies around local nonprofits for Give BIG Green Bay fundraising event [Video]

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) Nonprofit representatives gathered at Johnsonville Tailgate Village Wednesday at noon for the kickoff to Give BIG Green Bay 2024. The 24-hour giving day event, hosted by the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation in partnership with the Green Bay Packers Foundation, encourages everyone to learn about and support participating nonprofits serving []

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Heroes From Home 2022 Charity Stream Highlights | Daffodil Day 2022 | Irish Cancer Society [Video]

Heroes From Home is the annual Irish Cancer Society campaign to raise money through livestreaming for cancer research and Irish cancer patient support services.Massive thanks to everyone who took part, as well as the many fantastic participants who aren't featured in the highlight reel!You can learn more and take part at https://www.cancer.ie/HeroesFromHome