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.
Women-Inspired Neighborhood (WIN) Network is a Henry Ford Health Detroit program that aims to improve infant mortality rates for African American families through a compassionate care model. It’s the brainchild of Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom, who has dedicated her career as a physician, advocate, and leader to advancing healthcare equity for vulnerable populations.
While memories of the November elections might be fading, the results are here for the long haul as the new Michigan legislature gets to work. In this feature by MJ Galbraith, read how historically underrepresented “communities of interest” weighed in on redistricting decisions of the bipartisan Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission with some surprising results.
The youth-led, eastside Detroit organization, Detroit Heals Detroit, opened a healing hub for youth who have experienced trauma. It’s a safe environment to process the stressors young people of color face, with programming designed by youth and for youth.
The long and patient road toward social justice involves listening to community members. The Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice engages people in conversations and actions, giving voice to those impacted by public policy and decision making who typically don’t have a seat at the table.
Nonprofits dealing with basic human needs weigh in on an expected increase in demand for housing, utility assistance, food and healthcare – and on how they’re planning to meet emerging needs with limited resources.
At the Fresh Start Clubhouse, members are actively involved in running the organization, building their sense of self-confidence. The Clubhouse model engages members in meaningful ways, using their skills and talents toward the greater good, and creating a sense of belonging to combat social isolation that people with mental health challenges often experience.
When she was 12 years old, Alejandra Gomez, started participating in afterschool activities in Southwest Detroit at United Neighborhood Initiatives. Today she leads afterschool and out-of-school programming for the agency, bringing creativity, heart and expertise to her work with young people.
Michigan Nonprofit Association and the Michigan Department of Labor and Opportunity are overseeing a grant program for small Michigan nonprofits that are struggling post-pandemic.
After participating in Creative Expressions’ art and writing classes, some participants have gone on to achieve personal accolades as artists and writers. This Gesher Human Services’ program serves adults with mental health challenges or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Sonia Brown, known as Auntie Na, is rehabbing a house to be much more than a food pantry to serve Detroit’s west side. Nutrition education around healthy food shopping, meal preparation, and growing vegetables will take place at the “nutrition home,” located in the beloved neighborhood known as Auntie Na’s Village.
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