Resilient Neighborhoods

Feature Story Former President and CEO Christi Coady Narayanan speaks at one of Opp Fund's anniversary events. Courtesy photo. Community Development

OppFund looks back on impact with 40th anniversary; new leadership looks to continue legacy

Sarah SpohnWednesday, July 9, 2025
Feature Story Restorative justice advocates Lauren Fardig-Diop (left) and Angel McKissic Community Development

Beyond punitive justice: Restoring harm in Detroit

Julie J. RiddleWednesday, July 2, 2025
Feature Story Melany Sanchez first participated in Leaders in Training during her freshman year of college Community Development

Preparing Southwest Detroit youth for power and purpose

Layla McMurtrieWednesday, June 25, 2025
Feature Story Caitlin Crutcher (white shirt) plays foosball with youth before programming at Eastside Community Network Community Development

Detroit nonprofits unite to foster next gen community development leaders

Sarah WilliamsWednesday, June 18, 2025
Feature Story Toyia Watts is part of an advisory board planning a community land trust with GenesisHOPE Community Development

Community land trusts: 'We're rising from the ashes, and this is our vehicle.'

Genevieve FoxWednesday, April 30, 2025
Feature Story Dazmonique Carr and her son Prince at Deeply Rooted Gardens Community Development

Deeply Rooted Gardens reduces barriers for farmers of color

Julie J. RiddleTuesday, April 22, 2025
Feature Story Mark Covington, Georgia Street Community Collective Community Development

Cluck. Quack. Buzz. The making of Detroit’s new Animal Keeping Ordinance

Melinda ClynesFriday, March 28, 2025
Feature Story Detroit Repertory Theatre stages “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson in 2025 Community Development

Detroit Repertory Theatre: A stage for voices often unheard since 1957

Meg LeDucFriday, March 28, 2025
Feature Story Urban Neighborhood Initiatives Executive Director Christine Bell Community Development

The evolution of Detroit's Springwells neighborhood: Nonprofit leader shares her perspective

Sarah WilliamsTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Jeffrey Jones, Executive Director of HOPE Village Revitalization, hopes to acquire and renovate this empty apartment building with energy-efficient improvements Community Development

The ‘tough slog’ of turning long-vacant apartment buildings into affordable, green housing

Melinda ClynesFriday, January 31, 2025
Feature Story Instructor Kevin Gordon helps Serigne Lo, an ESL student from Senegal, study language needed for a driver's exam Community Development

Center offers language, community support for adult learners

Carole HawkeMonday, December 16, 2024
Feature Story D21 celebration at Newlab Community Development

Detroit 21 celebrates five years of neighborhood revitalization at gala

Melinda ClynesFriday, December 13, 2024
Feature Story Eliza Howell Park Advisory Committee Community Development

Neighbors drive development at Brightmoor’s Eliza Howell Park

Carole HawkeFriday, November 22, 2024
Feature Story Shanin Green-Flowers (left) is Director of Housing Services at U SNAP BAC on Detroit’s East Side and Jawana Jackson (right) is Director of Programs Community Development

East Side seniors better equipped to age in place with home repair grants and education

Allison Torres BurtkaWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Dr. Celia S.D. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer at Alternatives for Girls Community Development

Doors open, lights on at Dr. Maya Angelou Village

Carole HawkeMonday, October 14, 2024
Feature Story Left to Right in the future E. Warren Commercial Kitchen: Brie’Ann Bell, Markets and Activation Coordinator; Joe Rashid, Executive Director; Nate Kepinski, Market Associate; Diana Gomez, Commercial Kitchen Manager and Chef and Owner of Taco Hernandez Community Development

E. Warren Farmers Market provides a pathway to growth for small businesses

Melinda ClynesFriday, September 20, 2024
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