Brilliant Detroit aims to bridge the divide in literacy and equity furthered by COVID-19
We care fiercely. We listen, act, and do the work to help these families. I always say I bring my head, heart, and shoulders into this job because it’s on us.
Nonprofit Journal Project
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan will contribute their thoughts via journal entries on how this unique confluence of events (COVID, vaccinations, climate change, racial justice, etc.) is affecting their organizations and the nonprofit sector.
The stories and journals will narrate through nonprofit leaders and capture the impact and vitality that these organizations bring to their communities as well as their journey during these unprecedented times.
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners, the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Co.act Detroit.
Centro Multicultural La Familia solves rent, food insecurities, prepares children for back to school
Our clients at Pontiac’s Centro Multicultural La Familia have been requesting financial assistance so they can focus on their other needs.
Mariners Inn finds ways to put clients’ concerns at ease amid the pandemic
At Mariners Inn, we welcome men who struggle with drug and alcohol addictions. We can’t perform most of our services remotely, so we have needed to adapt to ensure our men’s safety.
Who do you want to be?
Say who you are.Do who you want to be. Those two lines have become my central mantra in 2020.
ICPJ steps back to reflect, refocusing on ending voter suppression, healing community
It’s important and powerful for us to continually expand our circle of who needs to be safe, protected, and cared for in order for us to feel safe, protected, and cared for ourselves.
Michigan’s nonprofits fight for their financial future amid pandemic
How has the pandemic been affecting Michigan's nonprofits, financially speaking? Well, perhaps not surprisingly, the answer's complicated.
Live6 provides patio furniture to small businesses on Livernois to stimulate local commerce
Due to the stay-at-home order and business shutdowns, restaurants and eateries could not open as usual. So we stepped in to help.
Black Caucuz Podcast builds community engagement in Washtenaw
Progressive Black Caucuz, a new podcast in Washtenaw’s BIPOC-led media ecosystem, is about building community.
Alternatives For Girls finds ways to help girls and young women going into the fall
While some of our services can be conducted remotely, such as case management and tutoring, our crisis and shelter services cannot.
Addressing pandemic challenges in mental health and substance abuse treatment
Having COVID hit was huge for our population. Thank goodness Medicaid recognized the need for us to be able to do telehealth.
