United Way for Southeastern Michigan CEO Michael Brennan discusses the
agency's survey process that has led them to begin working on solving
the region's major problems in three key areas: educational
preparedness, economic stability and basic needs. He urges the region
to work together in a collaborative manner to acieve success.
Excerpt:
During the course of our research at United Way for Southeastern
Michigan, we collected more than 20,000 comments from 7,000 residents,
and one theme reverberated consistently: This region aspires to be a
place where all people have the educational and economic opportunities
needed to succeed and to thrive.
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Neighborhoods:
New Center
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Corktown
,
Highland Park
,
Midtown
,
East Side
,
Hamtramck
,
University Commons - Palmer Park
,
Grandmont Rosedale
,
Eastern Market
,
Central Woodward
,
Woodbridge
,
Downtown Detroit
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Southwest Detroit
,
Mexicantown
,
East Riverfront
,
Jefferson East