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.
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Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development
IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.
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Small business 101: Finding funding beyond bank loans for your business
Local experts say that not being able to "break the bank" won’t necessarily make or break your business.
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Macomb County shelter offers pathway to stability for homeless women and their children
Since 1988, MCREST has connected the homeless population of Macomb County with a network of volunteer churches that temporarily house them. In 2022, MCREST completed its first fixed shelter. Two employees discuss the shelter’s impact.
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.
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.
20th ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ rally promotes public mental health care
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care.
Better fathers mean stronger communities
Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.
Visionary Wayne Memorial High School program helps students succeed by paying them
At Wayne Memorial High School, Champions of Wayne pays students $250 per semester to work with mentors to meet personalized goals.
Partner Partner Content Nonprofits and neighbors provide insight, pride, propel 49507 community development
IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.
Partner Partner Content Small business 101: Finding funding beyond bank loans for your business
Local experts say that not being able to "break the bank" won’t necessarily make or break your business.
From Episcopal Church to House of Hip-Hop: Class Act Detroit inspires young people through the arts
Rashard Dobbins, founder of arts organization Class Act Detroit, tells youth they don't have to be an DJ, muralist or dancer. He would be delighted if they became a nurse who does murals or a preacher that raps.
Macomb County shelter offers pathway to stability for homeless women and their children
Since 1988, MCREST has connected the homeless population of Macomb County with a network of volunteer churches that temporarily house them. In 2022, MCREST completed its first fixed shelter. Two employees discuss the shelter’s impact.
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.
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.
20th ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes’ rally promotes public mental health care
Community Mental Health Association of Michigan (CMHA) Walk a Mile in My Shoes Rally congregates advocates from across Michigan to support public behavioral health care.
Better fathers mean stronger communities
Stronger fathers mean stronger kids. The Children’s Center in Detroit has a dad-focused program that links fathers to the resources they need and gives them a place to connect, share concerns, and encourage each other to invest more deeply in their children’s lives.
Visionary Wayne Memorial High School program helps students succeed by paying them
At Wayne Memorial High School, Champions of Wayne pays students $250 per semester to work with mentors to meet personalized goals.
