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ZITO-BRENDER LEGACY AWARD

The J. Addison and Marion M. Bartush Family Foundation was established to help enhance the quality of life in underserved communities with a focus on new and innovative programs.

Established by Detroit businessman, J. Addison Bartush, and now in its third generation, the Foundation was instrumental in renovating the administrative office, medical treatment rooms, and equipping the kitchen that Pope Francis Center uses to serve warm nutritious meals to approximately 200 people a day at its location on St. Antoine.

The Foundation was also an early supporter of the $34 million Bridge Housing Campus, purchasing the land in the Core City neighborhood. When completed, the campus will provide 40 individual apartments and services to chronically homeless individuals transitioning to permanent supportive housing.

The Foundation is represented by Joseph Bartush, Susan Bartush Cugliari and Stephen Cugliari. Susan also serves as a Pope Francis Center board member.

“While there’s been significant economic rebirth in our city, we cannot forget about those who don’t necessarily see or feel the benefits of Detroit’s economic renewal efforts.”

Vinnie Johnson and the Piston Group team are proud to support the Building Bridges Gala and Pope Francis Center’s vision for a Detroit without homelessness, where every person has the resources for sustained stability.

Longtime supporter of Pope Francis Center & retired executive from Magna International Inc

ZITO-BRENDER LEGACY AWARD

After moving to the Detroit area from Canada as a child, Jim Tobin fell in love with the city and finding opportunities to support its youth. Tobin retired from Magna International in 2020 after a nearly 40-year career of industry leadership and community service. During his tenure, Tobin served as chief marketing officer, president of Magna Asia, and held senior executive positions at Cosma International, Magna’s body and chassis systems unit.

Tobin has been a long-time supporter and contributor to the Pope Francis Center and co-chaired the organization’s fundraising efforts for the Bridge Housing Campus. In addition, Tobin’s community work includes serving on the Focus: HOPE Advisory Board as well as being Magna’s champion for the Detroit Cristo Rey High School and Loyola High School work study programs, offering educational and career opportunities to nearly 50 Detroit-area students since its inception in 2014.

Celebrated community leader with past positions at General Motors, the City of Detroit, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Manoogian Foundation

Lifetime Achievement Award

Over a nearly 50-year career, Nettie Seabrooks worked to make life better for the people of Detroit and Michigan. After earning degrees in Chemistry and Library Science, Seabrooks spent 31 years at General Motors, retiring as director of government relations for the automaker’s North American Operations.

Seabrooks served as chief operating officer and chief of staff for Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, earned a Master of Arts degree in Art History, and then spent 10 years at the Detroit Institute of Arts in various capacities, including chief operating officer. One of the founding members of the Pope Francis Center board, Seabrooks has been crucial in guiding the organization’s work and growth.

J. Addison Bartush & Marion M. Bratush Family Foundation

Jim Tobin Nettie Seabrooks

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Chair of the Trusts and Estates Practice Group Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C.

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