Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
Childcare is not a family issue, but a workforce issue. Members of the MI CDFI Coalition showcase how investing in quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education positively impacts the entire community.
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
From overcoming barriers to giving back, two DPSCD alumni are helping Detroit families navigate life's challenges through neighborhood health hubs that provide resources, guidance, and hope for a brighter future.
As Michigan's affordable housing shortage continues, developers are exploring modular construction and 3D printing as innovative ways to reduce building time and address labor shortages.
Through a decade of persistence, Ameneh Marhaba has grown her 2016 pop-up to a full brick-and-mortar.
Detroit Public Schools Community District students are proving that talent, hard work, and determination open doors. Together, the Class of 2026 has near 300 million in scholarship dollars, creating pathways to colleges and universities across the country.
Community developers know, care for, and invest in their neighborhoods. Together with community development institutions (CDFIs), small development projects can have a huge impact on their neighborhoods, serving as a catalyst for future growth.
Through basketball, community partnerships and a shared commitment to Detroit’s future, Outside the Box is creating new opportunities for the city’s next generation.
Audra Carson’s journey from corporate analyst to founder of Izzie Global shows how one person’s commitment to environmental justice can transform Detroit neighborhoods—even after devastating setbacks.
Detroit youth are getting hands-on experience in engineering, motorsports and skilled trades this summer as the Engine Building Bootcamp returns for its fourth year, helping students build engines — and future career pathways — from the ground up.
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