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A visitor checks out photos at the Stoudamire center.

Resilient Neighborhoods: Citizen photographers highlight safety-related issues on city’s East Side

An East Side nonprofit has partnered with U of M on an innovative community engagement that turns regular citizens into research photographers to explore issues of safety and surveillance in their neighborhoods.

A sign warns illegal dumpers they're being watched at this East Side location.
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Side Detroit groups are taking a stand against illegal dumping

Illegal dumping is turning heads on Detroit's East Side. And neighborhood groups are working to address the situation.

“As flooding events become even more frequent, further shining a light on Detroit’s outdated infrastructure, it’s extremely important that we continue to work with our partners in the event of another overwhelming rainfall,” says JEI CEO Josh Elling.
New grant to help homeowners clean up basement flood damage

“As flooding events become even more frequent, further shining a light on Detroit’s outdated infrastructure, it’s extremely important that we continue to work with our partners in the event of another overwhelming rainfall,” says JEI CEO Josh Elling.

The North Corktown Commons is a place for residents to gather and relax.
These 3 Detroit projects are transforming vacant lots into unique outdoor public spaces

These Detroit groups are taking fields that were once crowded with weeds and reimagining them into special places for neighbors to gather. Here's how they're making it happen.

Teleah Mitchum stands by a mural at the E. Warren Farmers Market.
Resilient Neighborhoods: East Detroit nonprofit gets creative to help local businesses grow

From screwdrivers to digital expertise, this East Side Community Development Organization has embraced some unique approaches to helping local businesses expand and thrive.

Islandview resident Daisy Jackson stands in front of her home.
Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 nonprofits are working to keep East Side Detroiters in their homes

An innovative home stabilization program is dedicated to helping long-time Detroiters stay in their neighborhoods.

Pastor Barry addresses a gathering of young entrepreneurs at COTM.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This faith-based Detroit nonprofit helps young entrepreneurs succeed

A nonprofit connected to Detroit's Church of the Messiah is helping mentor young entrepreneurs and working to empower local youth on the City's East Side.

Jason Jones of Tekton Development
What impact are minority developers having on Detroit’s skyline?

These four Detroit developers are sharing their perspectives on minority development in the Motor City.

Flyer for Healthy Heart Ambassador program
Resilient Neighborhoods: This East Side nonprofit has embraced an innovative heart health program

This Detroit nonprofit is the first group in the state to pilot a new heart health self-monitoring program.

Khalid el-Hakim
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan

Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island. 

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