Michael R. Hooks is a successful entrepreneur in Erie Pennsylvania. He is a hardworking owner of Michael’s Car Care and Michael’s Snow Plowing Services. He has earned a Bachelor Degree in Sociology from Edinboro University. Michael is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing golf, bike riding and strength training. Michael never passes up an opportunity to mentor a young adult in making the right choices and decisions.
“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” This quote from Langston Hughes can also be used to define Mr. Hooks. He has defied the naysayers and has never allowed his circumstances to dictate his future. Life experiences has created Michael’s greatest accomplishment and that was MMLB Michael Making Lives Better.
For the last 20 years Michael has been impacting his
community, serving tens of thousands of kids and families. Through
various programs including Back2SchoolFreeHaircut Days, Feeding Kids
and Families, and MMLB annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Michael believes
“Everyone can be great, because everybody can serve,” Dr King said
“You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by
love.“
Michael has been recognized for his
community service:
- The GECAC Othello Meyers Service Above Self Award
- Gem City Lounge Community Service Award
- Erie School District Apple Award
- Martin Luther King Center Youth Impact Award
- Dec 2014 Remarkable Man of Erie
He is proud to be a Celebrity Judge in St. Martin Center's Erie's Best Coffee fundraiser! Dollars raised to support him will directly benefit their programs that provide food, financial assistance, early childhood education, and much more.
