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Detroit’s Frederick Douglass Academy Puts Students on the Map With Award-Winning GIS Program
From drone technology to college credits, Frederick Douglass Academy is preparing Detroit students for the future through an award-winning STEM program gaining national and international attention.
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Life Remodeled transforms vacant school into opportunity hub campus for East Detroit neighborhood
Life Remodeled has transformed a former vacant school building, with financing help from IFF, to its second opportunity hub. Anchor Detroit, a campus in East Detroit, provides residents with economic, educational, and environmental mobility opportunities.
CRA proposed rollbacks could mean roadblocks for community development
Recently proposed rollbacks to the CRA would weaken bank obligations to invest, lend, and provide services to low and moderate-income communities. These rollbacks would be roadblocks to positive, impactful community development.
Detroit’s Frederick Douglass Academy Puts Students on the Map With Award-Winning GIS Program
From drone technology to college credits, Frederick Douglass Academy is preparing Detroit students for the future through an award-winning STEM program gaining national and international attention.
From Social Worker to Salon Owner, Ky’ronda Tate Brings Luxury and Community to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
After years of supporting women through life’s challenges, Ky’ondra Tate is creating a space where Detroiters can feel valued, celebrated and cared for, one manicure at a time.
Detroit Midwifery School training midwives from the community of birthing people they serve
Certified professional midwives offer additional options for birth that address racial disparities in maternal-infant mortality.
Detroit Public Schools, Michigan State University Partner to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage
As the need for specialized autism education grows, Michigan State University and Detroit Public Schools Community District are teaming up to strengthen the special education workforce.
Partner Partner Content Weather keeping you grounded this season? These 4 tips can help you plan a holiday “staycation” in Detroit
Make the most of the season with a Detroit holiday staycation. From cozy hotel stays to exploring local hidden gems, discover four ways to enjoy the holidays without the travel stress.
How are Michigan’s families doing?
Rising costs, child care shortages and barriers to health care are straining Michigan families. What could help?
Minock Park Place provides new affordable senior housing for Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood’s older residents
In the heart of Detroit’s Grandmont Rosedale neighborhood, a 42-unit, mixed-use development has given senior citizens brand-new affordable housing. Minock Park Place was seven years in the making, and marks the first affordable senior housing community in the neighborhood, located at 19505 Grand River Ave. — a vital commercial and cultural artery.
Partner Partner Content From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in Detroit
Cass Corridor Neighborhood Development Corporation and Cove Investments and JPMorganChase help neighborhoods—and residents—thrive.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
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