TigerTown Mission Statement

 Our mission is to contribute to the vitality of the greater Detroit metropolitan area through supporting regional public art and culture, and to raise needed funds for the outreach activities of the four member charities.

First DogTown, Now TigerTown!

Who:               The Children’s Charities Coalition, including:  Child Abuse and Neglect Council of Oakland County, The Community House, Orchards Children’s Services and Variety, the Children’s Charity are announcing a new fundraiser, TigerTown!

 What:             TigerTown will feature 100 fiberglass tiger sculptures that will be displayed throughout Birmingham, Bloomfield, and the metro Detroit area.  Each tiger sculpture will be uniquely decorated and adorned by local artists and designers.

 When:            Tigers will start appearing throughout the cities in April 2007 and will continue to be displayed until they are auctioned off in June 2007.

 Why:              Proceeds from TigerTown will benefit the outreach programs of the members of the Children’s Charities Coalition.

 How:               A “Call to Enter” will be announced to all interested artisans, designers, decorators and craftsmen.

                        Sponsors will have an opportunity to choose from a portfolio of 100 of the best designs submitted, as determined by the jury committee.

                        Sponsorships begin at $3,000.