New Detroiter Carolina Cruz says the hardest part of her transition from Colombia has been trying to get to know people in the city when her family is relatively isolated. Finding child care means independence and socialization for both Cruz and her two-year-old daughter, but Detroit's waiting lists are long.
La nueva Michigander Carolina Cruz dice que la parte más difícil de su transición desde Colombia ha sido tratar de conocer gente en la ciudad cuando su familia está relativamente aislada. Encontrar cuidado infantil significa independencia y socialización tanto para Cruz como para su hija de dos años, pero las listas de espera de Detroit son largas.
"It's not enough to treat someone for a disease or help a mother grieve a lost infant," says Phyllis Meadows, a senior fellow at The Kresge Foundation's Detroit Program. "We need to look at all the economical, social, and relational stressors that contributed."
"These are the skills that will carry them through life," says Jaletha Smith, a social-emotional coach at PEDALS. "They'll know how to handle and deal with certain challenges and traumas they might face. And if they have that social-emotional piece, the cognitive— that'll be easy for them to pick up. But you first have to have those skills to be able to sit down, listen, and follow directions to get to that."
Michigan providers and activists are working hard to ensure the guardianship system effectively serves Michigan's older adults.
The Carr Center has a unique history in Detroit, fulfilling a critical need for elevating Black artistic excellence in visual arts, dance, arts education, and jazz. The latest installation offers a nod to the center's past as it celebrates 30 years.
This faith-based nonprofit began its fight against blight in Regent Park by rehabbing a dozen homes. Now the neighborhood is poised benefit from millions of dollars in new investment.
Have you dined in a redesigned church? A renovated garage? A refurbished bank? From Detroit to Clarkston, eateries in reclaimed spaces carry a deeper mission through their buildings’ repurposed history.
More than 100 local artists and makers will be selling traditional handicrafts with a modern spin at the Masonic Temple at Handmade Detroit's coming craft fair. Vintage jewelry, clothing, home décor, bath and body products, and sweet treats are all on the menu.
TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program seeks to teach 200 underrepresented angel investors how to become a contributor, connector, and catalyst to a successful economic ecosystem. Here, participants share their experiences, and what they hope for others.
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