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OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy
For more than 35 years, Christi Coady Narayanan led the transformative work of the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund), as the President and CEO of the nonprofit community development financial institution. She retired last month, passing the torch to the new President and CEO Byna Elliott, to continue the organization’s unwavering commitment and innovation in empowering individuals, businesses, and communities all over the state.
Growing a movement: How a young Detroit dance studio stays on its feet
When three Detroit women joined forces to open a dance studio at the tail end of the pandemic, they were immediately swamped with enrollments. Since then, they've navigated challenges with community support and small business grants, making a name for themselves.
Mapping Detroit: Flooding risks and climate refuge potential
To fully harness Detroit's potential as a climate haven, it is imperative to recognize and address the city's industrial legacy and ecological shortcomings. We take a closer look at flood risk areas within Detroit, with Jefferson Chalmers and Southwest Detroit/Dearborn emerging as critical zones on the risk map.
Shakespeare meets Techno at Campus Martius Park thanks to this Detroit nonprofit
Shakespeare in Detroit is in the midst of a six-night run at Campus Martius, presenting a very Detroit take on a Shakespeare classic.
Voices of Youth: Detroit teen dives into the history of hostile architecture
Hostile architecture doesn't just hurt those without a home. Detroit student Nyla Davison pens a short essay about the defensive design strategies used in her city, and what she wants for the future.
Build Institute helps cultivate the flavor of Detroit’s food ecosystem
“Detroit is a very, very hard-working small business community,” says Build Institute’s Entrepreneur in Residence, Heather Levine. Having launched four successful food businesses, including Midtown’s Chartreuse, she would know. “I think it's also a very supportive small business community […] Everyone leans on each other.”
Voices of Youth: Teen poet shares powerful story of grief and guilt
Young poet Aliryca Howell believes that a person only improves in life if they decide to take true steps forward in their own progress. It's part of the inspiration behind her moving contribution to our Voices of Youth project.
Voices of Youth: Detroit teen tells grandparents’ story through moving poem
Detroit teen Jaimee Hickson chose to report on her grandparents' journey, through video and poetry, in our Voices of Youth project: "Knowing my grandparents' stories, and how they’ve maneuvered through life, while remaining so selfless to one’s around them has made this process very heartfelt to me."
Owl Prowls: Connecting Metro Detroiters with the incredible nighttime birdlife around them
On a recent field trip with the Detroit Audubon, bundled up in 30-degree darkness, reporter Sarah Williams discovered why birding novices are flocking to learn more about Michigan’s 11 owl species. See for yourself.
