Ben Falik

short description for the scroller
Short Description: 

Ben noticed how dilapidated Detroit's inner city was so he founded a non profit that gives youth the opportunity to help rebuild their city.

Winner/Finalist Info
Finalist or Winner: 
Finalist
State: 
MI
Describe what this winner does/did: 
Ben noticed how dilapidated Detroit's inner city was so he founded a non profit that gives youth the opportunity to help rebuild their city. Over 750 volunteers have helped Ben rebuild Detroit.

Ben is currently the Chief Development Officer at Summer in the City. Since 2002, 3,800 Summer in the City volunteers have contributed over 80,000 hours of service to projects that help make Detroit a safe, beautiful and sustainable place for everyone

Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
2006