“OPRAH’S THE LIFE YOU WANT WEEKEND” HONORS DETROIT WOMAN WITH THE TOYOTA “STANDING O-VATION” AWARD

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Oprah Winfrey and Toyota Brand Ambassador Amy Purdy (far left), Bonnie Davison (Devita’s father, second to left) and Devita Davison (second to right) of Detroit Kitchen Connect who was honored with The Toyota “Standing O-Vation” Award
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“Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend,” Oprah Winfrey’s eight-city arena tour and transformational weekend, announced the second Toyota “Standing O-Vation” award recipient on Saturday, September 13 in Auburn Hills, MI.  The Toyota “Standing O-Vation” recognizes extraordinary people who are making positive changes in their communities and inspiring others to do the same.  Oprah Winfrey and Team Toyota brand ambassador Amy Purdy honored Devita Davison of Detroit Kitchen Connect, a Detroit-based organization created to build community and invigorate the economy by supporting local food entrepreneurs.  As a recipient of the “Standing O-Vation” award, Detroit Kitchen Connect will receive a $25,000 grant from Toyota in support of their outstanding commitment to supporting the local Detroit community.
Detroit Kitchen Connect was formed by Devita Davison to help home cooks expand their businesses, as one of the biggest obstacles for starting a food bushiness in Detroit is the high cost of setting up a commercial kitchen.  Detroit Kitchen Connect aims to increase entrepreneurial success by negotiating affordable kitchen rentals in local churches so start-up businesses can have access to commercial, licensed kitchen facilities and equipment.  According to Davison, the program hopes to provide a safe space for entrepreneurs to create their product, so that they can in turn provide a valuable contribution to the Detroit economy. For more information, visit www.detroitkitchenconnect.com.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be standing on stage with Oprah receiving a standing ovation for the work that we do at Detroit Kitchen Connect,” said Devita Davison.  “This unbelievably generous grant of $25,000 from Toyota will allow us to offer local entrepreneurs even greater access to building their own sustainable businesses.”
The driving force behind The Toyota “Standing O-Vation” stems from the automaker’s commitment to fostering women’s interests. While reflecting the kind of stories that define the brand, The Toyota “Standing O-Vation” is an opportunity to celebrate remarkable women who are not only making the world a better place, but also motivating others to spark their own journey of personal change.
“Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” will include additional presentations of Toyota’s “Standing O-Vation” awards during the following tour stops:
 
Sept. 19-20      Washington D.C.             Verizon Center
Sept. 26-27      Newark, New Jersey       Prudential Center
Oct. 17-18        Houston, Texas                 Toyota Center
Oct. 24-25        Miami, Florida                    American Airlines Arena
Nov. 7-8           Seattle, Washington        KeyArena at Seattle Center
Nov. 14-15       San Jose, California        SAP Center at San Jose
 
For complete images of “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” in Auburn, Hills, MI, click here: https://owncomm.box.com/s/98anq26oulmt4r6tuu82
 
About “Oprah’s The Life You Want” Weekend:
“Oprah’s The Life You Want” Weekend is an eight-city arena tour and transformational weekend featuring Oprah Winfrey and a team of special guests, sponsored by Toyota and Olay.  Each tour stop spans two days. On Friday nights, Oprah takes the stage, bringing her personal story and insights to life in a one of a kind intimate evening.  Then on Saturdays, Oprah leads a day-long gathering of thousands with handpicked thought leaders and pop culture icons including Iyanla Vanzant, star of OWN’s hit series “Iyanla Fix My Life,” regular O Magazine contributor, best-selling author and spiritual life coach; best-selling author of Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert; and one of Time 100’s Most Influential people, Pastor Rob Bell. Additionally, world-renowned author and pioneer in mind-body medicine Deepak Chopra will take the stage in select cities. “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend” is produced by Harpo Studios, O, The Oprah Magazine, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network and WME Live, and is presented by Toyota and Olay.
 For more information on the tour, please visit www.oprahweekend.com and follow on Twitter/Instagram @LifeYouWantTour #LifeYouWantTour
 

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