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Detroit Youth Emerges as Leader in YMCA’s Youth In Government Program
by: Kiylise Crutchfield | Apr. 5th, 2017 This February a delegation of Detroit youth from the YMCA’s I Can Achieve program participated in the State Youth In Government (YIG) Conference in Lansing. Both programs were made possible in part through support from the Skillman Foundation. During the four-day conference, YMCA-Detroit YIG students were able to serve […]
Read more »Detroit Children’s Fund adds three key staff members including Nick Karmanos as chief advancement officer
by: Natalie Fotias | Mar. 6th, 2017 Detroit Children’s Fund (DCF) announced today the addition of three key staff members to aid in fund development for the organization. Nick Karmanos has been hired as chief advancement officer, responsible for DCF’s institutional advancement and fundraising. Prior to joining Detroit Children’s Fund, Karmanos served as senior vice president […]
Read more »Innovation Challenge Harnesses the Power of Community
by: Francis Cruz-Aldrett | Mar. 6th, 2017 News stories about Detroit’s comeback are written almost every day. Much is written about new developments in the city, but little is said about the people who have endured school shutdowns, reduction of infrastructure maintenance and police force cutbacks. How are their needs being met? How are they […]
Read more »Head Start Early Childhood Innovation Fund announces new grant awards of $1.5 million to support parents and teachers
by: | Mar. 1st, 2017 LATEST ROUND OF FUNDING FROM $11 MILLION, FIVE-YEAR PROJECT THAT INCLUDES DETROIT AND TRI-COUNTIES FOCUSES ON INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION DETROIT – The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan today announced that the Head Start Early Childhood Innovation Fund Collaborative (Innovation Fund) will award grants totaling $1.5 million through nine awards to Head […]
Read more »Is closing schools a fake fix?
by: Natalie Fotias | Feb. 10th, 2017 Failing schools demand urgent action. Are closures the answer? Parents are afraid. They don’t want to move schools. This is the sentiment that Bernita Bradley has heard loud and clear from parents who fear that their children’s school will be shuttered over the summer. Bernita is a Detroit mother […]
Read more »Detroit student fights for equal education
by: Diego Navarrete | Feb. 1st, 2017 My parents came to the United States, almost two decades ago, in pursuit of better educational opportunities for their children. They envisioned an educational system that would provide us with the necessary resources to succeed in this country. They pictured a system different than Mexico’s, where only the […]
Read more »For the Love of Learning
by: Marvin Ray | Jan. 23rd, 2017 I have always enjoyed learning. However, this enjoyment would not have been possible had it not been for the presence of a phenomenal support system throughout my life, especially during my formative years. My parents and grandmothers are the four individuals who I affectionately refer to as my […]
Read more »Learning From Our Past
by: | Jan. 12th, 2017 The impending inauguration of a new president has generated significant buzz and dialogue related to our city and what the future holds for its residents. As we move to close the chapter on one of the most contentious presidential campaigns in memory, we have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from […]
Read more »Toward a Restorative Community: Detroit’s Whole-Neighborhood Approach
by: Rachele DiMeglio Adam | Jan. 10th, 2017 After years of restorative work in schools and other organizations including police, human services, court systems, corrections and neighborhood associations, the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) is embarking on a project to support an aligned restorative approach across these sectors. The goal is to have a positive […]
Read more »Five actions for a stronger Detroit
by: Siobhan O’Laoire | Jan. 3rd, 2017 We believe that action and change must be rooted in the community. That’s why holding conversations with residents, youth and our partners is central to our work. These conversations come in many forms, including talking to youth in neighborhood parks and recreation centers, and our upcoming teacher listening sessions. Over […]
Read more »An Equitable Detroit
by: Tonya Allen | Dec. 20th, 2016 Detroit is at a crossroads. Depending on where you stand in the city, your opportunities might seem endless or appear to be shrinking. The city’s downtown and midtown core are thriving, but few signs of improvement have reached our poorer neighborhoods. Residents – youth included – are largely disconnected […]
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