Music education for every child in Detroit
Collecting used musical instruments -- 2,400 to date -- and distributing them to Detroit children is just one aspect of Detroit Harmony's mission to make music available to every kid in the city.
Nonprofit Journal Project
Nonprofit leaders across southeast Michigan will share stories of nonprofit, government, and philanthropic sectors coming together to think bigger, solve problems, and execute transformative projects.
This series is made possible with the generous support of our partners the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and Co.act Detroit.
Coalition builds plan for unarmed public safety response in Ann Arbor
The Coalition for Re-envisioning Our Safety is a coalition of community members and groups in Washtenaw County that is working to develop an unarmed, non-police public safety response program.
Shelter and support for pregnant homeless moms
Gianna House provides young moms who have experienced trauma the medical help, physical care, behavioral health, and emotional support they need to thrive.
Funding collaboratives address deeper community problems
In Michigan, funding collaboratives are increasingly being employed to bring combined expertise from several funders together to tackle complex problems. Read about how the Michigan Justice Fund, Pontiac Funders Collaborative, and Community Foundation of St. Clair are forging change through untraditional funding models.
Bringing top-notch performing arts to rural Michigan communities
Musical productions, theater camps, and engaging with and among community are part of what drives forward the Riverbank Theatre and its sister theaters – the Snug and Boardwalk – bringing performing arts to the small communities of Marine City and St. Clair.
Making energy efficiency more equitable
The CEO of local nonprofit Michigan Saves hopes to promote clean energy and is inspired by the impact of her agency’s work.
Challenging anti-Black racism in Port Huron
Black Lives Matter Port Huron has been reflecting on the past and is working to build a more just and joyful future in St. Clair County.
Coordinating care for mental and physical health
Development Centers provides integrated health services, which means better coordination between physical health and mental health care—and fewer hospitalizations.
Teens find housing, support through A Step Forward
A Step Forward, a transitional housing program operated by Lighthouse, offers homeless youth ages 16-18 a stable place to stay while they complete their education, prepare for the workforce, learn valuable life skills, and move toward independence.
“Defense, Offense, and Dreaming” to meet the impacts of mass incarceration
Detroit Justice Center’s Founding Executive Director Amanda Alexander tells why she started the law firm that’s provided free legal services to over 5,000 people since opening five years ago and her vision for a just and safe city, shared by many Detroiters.
