Category Archives: Blog
25 black men making Detroit stronger
by: Tonya Allen | Mar. 25th, 2014 By now, you’ve likely heard of the new federal initiative called My Brother’s Keeper, which is putting hundreds of millions of dollars into the fight to improve outcomes for boys of color, especially African American boys. Here at the Foundation, the news was met with cheers and renewed […]
Read more »Tonya Allen: Are you repping ‘Our Detroit’?
by: Tonya Allen | Mar. 11th, 2014 Detroit is at a crossroads. Depending on where you stand in the city, your opportunities might seem endless or your opportunities appear to be shrinking. If you are a Detroiter, your perspective is colored by whether you consider yourself a part of a new, emerging Detroit or a […]
Read more »Guest blog: Twin brothers from Detroit giving back through TFA
by: Don Jordan | Feb. 18th, 2014 Editor’s note: We welcome guest columns to get a variety of perspectives of the work we’re doing in partnership with so many in Detroit. Don Jordan, manager regional communications for Teach for America, prepared this story for the Rose for Detroit Blog. Please enjoy and share. “We hope […]
Read more »Video: See how biggest data set of Detroit blight is being built
by: Krista Jahnke | Feb. 7th, 2014 When we talk with kids in Detroit, blight routinely comes up as one of their main concerns. Vacant, trash-strewn lots are eyesores. Abandoned, burned out homes are dangerous. I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to live next to a burned out lot, a vacant home, […]
Read more »Life Remodeled coming to Cody Rouge this August
by: Krista Jahnke | Jan. 9th, 2014 Many people start a new year by envisioning the good things they want to accomplish in the coming months. Next week, in one Detroit neighborhood, that exercise will go far beyond the individual to share and shape a vision for an entire community. The Cody Rouge neighborhood is […]
Read more »Technology makes math fun in Osborn program
by: Krista Jahnke | Nov. 23rd, 2013 Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Matrix Center in Osborn, a group of elementary-aged kids pull on mesh jerseys, enter the arena, and get ready to start playing. There are no balls or nets in this game, no hoops or gym shoes. The coach is actually a teacher. […]
Read more »Carol Goss Celebrated, Honored at Retirement Event
by: | Oct. 17th, 2013 There were tearful speeches, funny quips, and shut-the-front-door performances from young Detroit performers. There were coworkers, family and friends, neighborhood organizers, community activists, nonprofit leaders and a few dignitaries. Oh, and there was dancing. African dancing, from a Wayne State University troop, as well as the good old fashion hustle. […]
Read more »#EdMattersHere: Keep conversation going by getting involved
by: Krista Jahnke | Sep. 26th, 2013 Yesterday, we had a robust, positive conversation on Twitter about the state of education in Detroit for #EdMattersHere week. I hope you were able to join us. If not, we’ll be sharing a Storify soon so you can see what you missed. I also hope you were encouraged […]
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