"Woodward Avenue connects our region so we decided to create an unprecedented event that demonstrates our partnership, strength, heritage, diversity and pride," said Harriet Saperstein, WA3 Chairperson. Hands Along Woodward is also part of the WA3's partnership with Gleaners Community Food Bank to host a month-long food drive to raise 200,000 pounds of food for metro Detroit.

Parking and bike corrals will be available at six locations along Woodward: the Fox Garage (behind Hockeytown Cafe), Lots 1 and 2 (across from Comerica Park), the Detroit Zoo, Michigan State Fair, Cranbrook, Lot 9 in Pontiac (adjacent to the Phoenix Center at the Woodward Loop and Saginaw St.). Also, SMART will be providing regular Sunday bus service along Woodward from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. free of charge.

Interested parties are urged to register at http://www.WoodwardAvenue.org as individuals, block captains or groups. On the day of the event there will be approximately 200 block captains at select locations wearing bright

Hands Along Woodward t-shirts who are available to guide participants to their locations. Churches will ring their church bells in unison at 2:00 p.m. signaling to participants that it is time to hold hands.

A volunteer orientation meeting will be held on Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Michigan State Fairgrounds Auditorium. Volunteers will received a FREE t-shirts and goodie bag and must attend this meeting. To attend please email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 248-288-2004.

About the WA3
The Woodward Avenue Action Association (WA3) is an economic and community development organization working to enhance and improve the visual, economic, functional and historic character of Woodward Avenue through a local and regional effort. The WA3 works to bring business people, residents, leaders, elected officials and stakeholders together to identify opportunities to strengthen and enhance Woodward's economic and historic potential. To find a list and description of each Woodward 200 celebratory activity, visit http://www.WoodwardAvenue.org.