How Housing First stabilizes mental health
Without stable housing, meaningful mental health treatment is nearly impossible.
Leading with Care; Model D’s Newest Managing Editor, Kyla L. Wright, on legacy, community, and stewarding Detroit’s stories forward
In a city where Black culture and innovation shape every layer of life, representation in media leadership is not only symbolic: it is essential. I am honored to steward this publication forward with that responsibility in mind.
Detroit CDFI Coalition celebrates impact, advocates for funds to further propel growth, prosperity in communities
Detroit CDFI Coalition members continue to collaborate together, and advocate collectively for consistent Michigan CDFI funding to further propel their impactful mission-driven work in communities.
When facing eviction, Detroit tenants don’t have to stand alone
Before Detroit’s Right to Counsel ordinance, roughly 83 percent of landlords arrived in eviction court with attorneys, while only about 4 percent of tenants did.
Black women’s unemployment has skyrocketed. Here’s what happened.
By December 2025, Black women were spending an average of 29.7 weeks, or more than seven months, unemployed — the highest rate among every group of women and among all men except for Black men, who had a slightly higher average.
Concerts for Caring: Musical series raises funds to help Detroit’s homeless
Around 8,500 Detroiters are going through a stage of homelessness each year. A concert series from the Detroit's Composer Laureate is offering help and hope.
HISTORY LESSON: The significance of the Palmer Park Historic District
Palmer Park’s 57 apartment buildings represent one of Detroit’s clearest examples of intentional, high-quality multifamily planning.
With a $20 million partnership, orsa Music Hall is set to continue leadership in Detroit’s creative future
Beyond naming the expansion orsa Music Hall, the partnership will support programming, education, and community engagement.
Hemp 4 Humanity builds foundation for sustainable homes using all-natural, energy-efficient material
Cody Ley, a past CEDAM real estate development boot camp participant, is passionate about creating affordable, sustainable housing using hempcrete — a resilient, energy-efficient material. Through his nonprofit, Hemp 4 Humanity, he hopes to empower and connect communities to promote a circular economy.
In the News: Weather reports and what weather has wrought
Bitter weather is expected to continue into tomorrow. Here's weather in the news.
