Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.
Community developers know, care for, and invest in their neighborhoods. Together with community development institutions (CDFIs), small development projects can have a huge impact on their neighborhoods, serving as a catalyst for future growth.
Through basketball, community partnerships and a shared commitment to Detroit’s future, Outside the Box is creating new opportunities for the city’s next generation.
Audra Carson’s journey from corporate analyst to founder of Izzie Global shows how one person’s commitment to environmental justice can transform Detroit neighborhoods—even after devastating setbacks.
Detroit youth are getting hands-on experience in engineering, motorsports and skilled trades this summer as the Engine Building Bootcamp returns for its fourth year, helping students build engines — and future career pathways — from the ground up.
The recently opened Howard Family Bookstore, located on Detroit's West side, seeks to become a hub for culture, innovation and community.
Detroit entrepreneur Michael Parrish rebuilt his life after serving nine years in prison by transforming a single box truck into a growing moving company, while also releasing a hip-hop album inspired by his life story.
Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance.
From construction sites to canvas, a Detroit exhibition brings Latino workers into the spotlight.
Going beyond traditional summer camps, these Detroit leaders offer hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to careers in sustainability and motorsports.
DABO oversees and facilitates carefully chosen programs that empower and service Detroiters like after-school programming, health services, and more.
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