Southwest Detroit

Covenant staff handle curbside testing at their Joy Rd. clinic.

Resilient Neighborhoods: How 3 Detroit nonprofits are making COVID-19 resources more accessible

From food assistance to vaccine awareness, these Detroit community development organizations having been doing their best to adapt to COVID-19 as the pandemic evolves.

Volunteers help seniors move back into their apartments after summer flooding.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Disastrous floods inspire SW Detroit nonprofit to pursue emergency planning

This Detroit nonprofit is looking into disaster preparedness planning  after summer flooding displaced a group of local seniors.

Youth involved with UNI take a selfie at the LOS HQ opening.
Resilient Neighborhoods: This new youth center just opened its doors in SW Detroit

Young people have played a vital role in the development of this new community center in Southwest Detroit.

REVIEW: ‘Black Mafia Family’ brings out generational complexities of the American dream

With Starz already announcing the renewal of Detroit-based “Black Mafia Family” for a second season, reviewer Kahn Davison recommends you "stock up on Better Mades and Faygos", this is going to be a long ride. 

CoC Youth participate in a march for racial justice.
Resilient Neighborhoods: Here’s how a Detroit nonprofit is growing social justice youth programming

This southwest Detroit nonprofit puts youth in the driver's seat when it comes to learning about racial and social justice issues. 

Garage Cultural elevates community and culture in Southwest Detroit

“We want to elevate the idea that the people that have been here for a really long time matter, and their stories need to be elevated and respected as new populations come in,” says Amelia Duran, co-directora for Garage Cultural.

"The ampersand symbol represents everything we want to do, which is bring people together," says co-owner Drew Pineda. "We want to be a bookstore AND...a place to convene, write, explore ideas and art."
Award-winning bookstore hatched in Jefferson Chalmers finds a home in Southwest Detroit

From restaurants and festivals to a permanent Detroit location, this book pop-up has come a long way.

Rendering of Southwest Greenway's Porter Street entrance.
Detroit’s Southwest Greenway expected to start construction in summer 2021
Building on the success of the initial run of the café and gallery, this project will create a more permanent space for those programs and more.
Mexicantown Galería and Café makes final funding push for permanent space

“We see a near future when we can host culturally relevant music performances, cooking demonstrations and festivals, as well as a range of art exhibits and performances from local and emerging Latino artists,” says MexicantownCDC Executive Director Raymond Lozano.

A rendering of DHDC's building remodeled for the Fantazma Market & Cafe.
Resilient Neighborhoods: New outdoor markets could give local-owned businesses a leg up in Corktown

These upcoming market spaces could be be boon for people-of-color-owned businesses in a historic Detroit neighborhood. 

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