Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.

“I said no:” A story too many women share

From silence to speaking out: honoring survivors and shedding light on the impact of violence against women.

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Detroit Housing for the Future Fund returns to drive affordable housing, stable neighborhoods

The second phase of the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF) returns, offering communities across the city the opportunity for more affordable, stable neighborhoods.

Southwest Detroit robotics team advances to world championship in Houston

A Southwest Detroit robotics team is heading to the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship after earning top honors at a regional competition. Team 5577 will represent their community in Houston, TX.

The Tuba in the Laundry Room

In a southwest Detroit basement, a brass and wind band rooted in Mexican tradition has gathered to rehearse for more than 25 years.

Detroit Author Curtis Chin is bringing stories of family, food, and identity to Port Huron

Curtis Chin, an LGBTQ+ author, is visiting Port Huron on his Michigan Great Reads book tour. The moderated conversation and book signing of “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” takes place on Thursday, April 16.

Spruce up in Southwest Detroit

Infrastructure is powering southwest Detroit’s small business resilience with help from Southwest Detroit Business Association.

How these two Detroit physicians are saving the bedtime story

Dennis and Archer, both Black doctors and authors in their own right, have used the trajectories of their careers to serve as representation for the generations coming after them.

116 portraits will transform vacant Corktown building into year-round cancer tribute

The concept grew out of Detroit Month of Design collaborations, when organizers began exploring how creative placemaking could address real community experience, as cancer is something nearly every family can relate to.

100,000th Coat Delivered: Empowerment Plan Celebrates Major Milestone in Detroit

Coat number 100,000 made its journey across Detroit this morning: departing from The Empowerment Plan’s east side headquarters to COTS Peggy’s Place.

A vision for mushrooms as part of Detroiters’ everyday wellness routine

A Detroit mushroom farm and cafe owner bet on his city, and the response is sprouting business growth and expansion.

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