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Summer Bliss Festival Combines Detroit Culture With Community Impact
Summer Bliss Music & Arts Festival celebrates the city’s creative energy through music, art, local businesses, interactive experiences and more, while creating opportunities for artists and giving back to the community.
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Summer Bliss Festival Combines Detroit Culture With Community Impact
Summer Bliss Music & Arts Festival celebrates the city’s creative energy through music, art, local businesses, interactive experiences and more, while creating opportunities for artists and giving back to the community.
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The School at Marygrove Increases Access and Engagement with Middle School Expansion
From kindergarten through college readiness, The School at Marygrove is helping Detroit students discover their voice, achieve academic success, and prepare for bright futures.
Returning citizens face extra hurdles in Detroit’s already challenging housing market
Formerly incarcerated people face numerous challenges in finding housing, often leading them to become homeless or recidivate.
Michigan Finance Coach Chris Sain Is Changing How People Think About Money
For Chris Sain, true wealth means giving back. Learn how the Michigan investor is helping others build financial freedom and stronger communities.
CDFIs investments in childcare allows daycares like Detroit’s Lil Love Bugs to further invest in children’s futures
Childcare is not a family issue, but a workforce issue. Members of the MI CDFI Coalition showcase how investing in quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education positively impacts the entire community.
One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
Returning Home With a Purpose: Western Alumni Are Breaking Barriers for Detroit Families
From overcoming barriers to giving back, two DPSCD alumni are helping Detroit families navigate life’s challenges through neighborhood health hubs that provide resources, guidance, and hope for a brighter future.
Little Michiganders need more investment in early interventions
Michigan legislature’s FY 2027 state budget includes a much needed $1.45 million increase for Early On.
Partner Partner Content Don’t Let Fraud and Scams Ground Your Summer Vacation
Planning a summer getaway? Before you book, learn how to spot common travel scams and protect your money so your vacation stays stress-free.
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