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Chris Handyside

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Passenger provide recovery support to people in the music industry and in the community
From tour van to recovery haven: How Detroit’s Passenger is reimagining music industry support

In Hamtramck, Passenger offers support groups and hosts creative programming that bridges recovery and artistic expression for locals and touring musicians.  

Rebel Dogs has a distinctly Detroit approach to ethical animal advocacy
Rebels with a cause: How Rebel Dogs has changed the animal advocacy landscape in Detroit

Rebel Dogs was started by a couple of engaged citizens who wanted to alleviate the suffering of stray dogs. Today, it’s a comprehensive dog-rescue operation that helps Detroit pet owners on multiple levels.

A BULK Space workshop, titled Memories of a Place, lead by Adrienne Hayden
Breaking down barriers for local artists

BULK Space, in Detroit’s North End, offers classes, tools, technology and a physical work space for under-resourced artists.  

Rick Sperling and Nafeesah Symonette co-founded Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts
Uplifting youth arts organizations through collective impact and connections

Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts levels-up arts opportunities for young artists by breaking down barriers and building up connections for the arts organizations that serve them.

Children are exposed to fresh air, gardening, vegetables and more when gardens become part of early childhood education experiences.
Learning as they grow: Urban gardens as a teaching tool in early childhood education

Keep Growing Detroit connects gardening and food sustainability with early childhood learning to create healthy experiences for little ones in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.  

MASTERMINDS: Andy & Tim Patalan

After 20 years and two million record sales, it's safe to say that Saline's Loft Studios is an unqualified success. Meet Tim and Andy Patalan, gold record engineers who turned their family's 150 year old barn into the recording home for some of Metro Detroit's best-selling rock bands.

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