Investing in The Community
Giving back to the community is Marian’s trademark. Like most projects developed and owned by Marian, the MotorCity is actively involved in the community by contributing about $1 million to local charity groups in Detroit.
In 1985, Marian and her husband established the Little Caesars Love Kitchen Foundation, which consists of a mobile pizza restaurant. The Love Kitchen has fed more than 2 million people, aiding the hungry and disaster victims across the U.S. and Canada. Three presidents, President Ronald Reagan, President George Bush Sr, and President Bill Clinton have recognized the Love Kitchen.
Besides donating millions of dollars to charitable organizations, Marian and her husband have established Ilitch Charities for Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in the areas of health, education and recreation. The Charity has sponsored numerous programs in the Detroit area including amateur sports sponsorships for hundreds of thousands of children.
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