Detroit (WWJ) -- Dozens of college-bound young adults -- some of whom interrupted their own education to tutor and mentor kids in Detroit -- are being recognized for their service through the program, City Year Detroit.
In a special series of "Our Michigan Our Future" reports, WWJ Newsradio 950's is talking with young people who are making a difference in the Detroit region.
In this segment, WWJ's Bill Stevens talks with Courtney Wise:
Listen to the full interview as WWJ's Scott Ryan sits down with four young people involved in the program:
For more about City Year Detroit, visit the web site at this link.
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