The Detroit Red Wings believe Hockey is for Everyone. On the ice, in the locker room and in our community, hockey welcomes all. Throughout the year, the Red Wings celebrate and elevate ongoing work to support diversity, equity and inclusion for children in Michigan.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers recognize and celebrate individuals who are making a positive impact in the Hispanic community in Detroit. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors one community member per week throughout the month who is making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or sport participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings and Comerica Bank.

Raymond Lozano

Executive Director, Mexicantown Community Development Corporation

Joann Chávez

Founder, President & CEO, The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative

Jorge Chinea

Director, Wayne State University Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies

DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH

July is Disability Pride Month. We are recognizing four individuals who are making a positive impact in the community by working to create an inclusive environment for all. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors community members who are making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or sports participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.

Camille Proctor

Founder & Executive Director, The Color of Autism Foundation

Lisa Franklin

Founder & CEO, Warriors on Wheels of Metropolitan Detroit

PRIDE MONTH

We recognize and celebrate individuals who are making a positive impact in the LGBTQ+ community in Detroit. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors one community member per week throughout the month of June who is making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or hockey participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings.

Jay Kaplan

Staff Attorney, Nancy Katz & Margo Dichtelmiller LGBTQ+ RIghts Project of the ACLU of Michigan

Brandon Shamoun

Comissioner, Stonewall Sports Detroit and Vice Chair, Michigan LGBTQ+ Commision

Emme Zanotti

Director of Advocacy and Civic Engagement, Equality Michigan

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are recognizing four influential individuals who are making a positive impact in the community by working to create an inclusive environment for all. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors community members who are making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or sports participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers.

Rebeka Islam

Executive Director, Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote Michigan

Wilmar Suan

Great Lakes Regional Chair, National Federation of Filipino American Associations

Katherine Lee

Vice Chair, Council of Asian Pacific Americans Advisory Board

Brian Gao

President, Detroit Chinese Business Association

ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings are recognizing four influential individuals who are making a positive impact in the Detroit community by working to create an inclusive environment for all. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors community members who are making a profound difference in the lives of others in underrepresented communities. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Detroit Tigers, Red Wings, and Comerica Bank.

Ali Sayed

Founder & CEO, HYPE Athletics Community

Lina Hourani-Harajli

COO, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services

Ahmad Chebbani

President and Chairman, American Arab Chamber of Commerce

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

We recognize and celebrate women in our community making a positive impact on the lives of young Detroiters. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors one community member per week throughout the month of March who is making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, wellness or sport participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Red Wings, Tigers and Comerica Bank.

Charity Dean

President and CEO, Michigan Black Business Alliance

Amy Peterson

Co-Founder and CEO, Rebel Nell

CELEBRATING BLACK LEADERS

We recognize and celebrate Black community members making a positive impact on the lives of young Detroiters. In partnership with Comerica Bank, the Game Changers series honors one community member per week throughout the month of February who is making a profound difference in the areas of youth education, youth wellness or hockey participation. Each honoree receives a $1,000 grant dedicated to the charity of their choice from the Red Wings.

Ken Donaldson

President and CEO of Black United Funds of Michigan

Dina Harris

Chief Executive Officer at National Faith Homebuyers