Since buying the Detroit Pistons in 2011, Tom Gores has placed heavy emphasis on charitable contributions in the Flint, Michigan area. In the wake of the Flint water crisis, Gores began the FlintNOW campaign to provide private support for economic development, education, health care and nutrition for the city’s residents.
On Wednesday morning, Gores and Consumers Energy CEO and President Patti Poppe announced a commitment to donate $1 million each to fund Flint Promise, an initiative under FlintNOW.
Per release from the Pistons, Gores spoke about this commitment:
“I am grateful to the Consumers Energy Foundation for joining us in this effort to provide every kid in Flint with the promise of a chance to go to college,” said Mr.