An East Side nonprofit has partnered with U of M on an innovative community engagement that turns regular citizens into research photographers to explore issues of safety and surveillance in their neighborhoods.
"Building a strong network, it just can’t be overemphasized, but it also has to be done with intention," says Elizabeth Luther, Capital Impact's Detroit program director. Newer developers often face many obstacles as they step up to bigger projects. Here's a look at some local developers who have made the leap and the lessons they've learned.
Citzens of this West Side Detroit neighborhood banded together in the face of blight and abandonment. And helped it rebound from a major crisis.
During its weekly market series, this Corktown nonprofit recently added a new space at its headquarters, as part of a pilot program that uses emerging technologies to treat issues like anxiety and trauma.
It's not always easy to get a home repair or accessibility modification grant, but there are a variety of options in the Detroit area. Here's what you need to know about what's out there.
These Detroit groups are taking fields that were once crowded with weeds and reimagining them into special places for neighbors to gather. Here's how they're making it happen.
UNI's Southwest Food Cultivators program is giving local teens an understanding of food that starts with a seed and ends on a plate.
Joy Southfield CDC is taking a multi-faceted approach to community health in Detroit's District 7.
This Osborn nonprofit is offering training and resources to help increase digital access. It's also pushing for improved infrastructure.
These once-neglected Detroit parks are getting a new lease on life — and some neighboring amenities — through a collaboration between local nonprofits and community members.
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