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Southwest Detroit Native Adriana Rendon to Lead New Arts-Focused Academy Rooted in Community and Culture
As founding principal of the new Southwest International Academy of Arts and Culture, Adriana Rendon is bringing community voices, cultural heritage and arts education together to create new opportunities for students.
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Southwest Detroit Native Adriana Rendon to Lead New Arts-Focused Academy Rooted in Community and Culture
As founding principal of the new Southwest International Academy of Arts and Culture, Adriana Rendon is bringing community voices, cultural heritage and arts education together to create new opportunities for students.
MI First Credit Union new youth banking app helps establish healthy financial habits earlier
Michigan First Credit Union launched a free mobile banking app — Finley, for kids and teens to help develop healthy financial habits early.
Finding community and career connections: Young Igbo adults build a network in metro Detroit
From the kola nut tradition to professional networking, UIU Detroit creates space for young adults to connect with their heritage and one another.
From Detroit to Statewide: Michigan Pride Chamber Expands Support for LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses
A decade after building connections across metro Detroit, the Michigan Pride Chamber of Commerce is expanding its reach statewide, creating new opportunities, resources and visibility for LGBTQ+-owned businesses across Michigan.
How Michigan organizations are tackling food insecurity on the local level
Fair Food Network, Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, and Detroit Food Policy Council increase families’ healthy choices while supporting local growers and retailers.
Michigan’s community mental health system: Overcoming stigma to provide needed care
Community mental health has played an important role in shifting the culture to asking for help.
Life Remodeled transforms vacant school into opportunity hub campus for East Detroit neighborhood
Life Remodeled has transformed a former vacant school building, with financing help from IFF, to its second opportunity hub. Anchor Detroit, a campus in East Detroit, provides residents with economic, educational, and environmental mobility opportunities.
CRA proposed rollbacks could mean roadblocks for community development
Recently proposed rollbacks to the CRA would weaken bank obligations to invest, lend, and provide services to low and moderate-income communities. These rollbacks would be roadblocks to positive, impactful community development.
Detroit’s Frederick Douglass Academy Puts Students on the Map With Award-Winning GIS Program
From drone technology to college credits, Frederick Douglass Academy is preparing Detroit students for the future through an award-winning STEM program gaining national and international attention.
From Social Worker to Salon Owner, Ky’ronda Tate Brings Luxury and Community to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
After years of supporting women through life’s challenges, Ky’ondra Tate is creating a space where Detroiters can feel valued, celebrated and cared for, one manicure at a time.
Detroit Midwifery School training midwives from the community of birthing people they serve
Certified professional midwives offer additional options for birth that address racial disparities in maternal-infant mortality.
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