More Detroit students will be put to work this summer, courtesy of a $100,000 boost from a major youth employment supporter. Connect Detroit, a nonprofit organization that supports Grow Detroit’s Young Talent, recently announced its receipt of a $100,000 grant from DTE Energy Foundation, a strong advocate of the annual program. The grant will support […]
More than 8,000 young Detroiters will be able find jobs with area businesses and organizations this summer. The application process is now open for Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT). Youth looking for summer employment, as well as companies and organizations that want to provide summer jobs or be a sponsor, can go to www.GDYT.org to sign up. […]
There is always at least one family member with a Christmas sweater so ugly, so tacky, you want to scream … or you can just realize they are cool. Now just think about all those sweaters in one place at one time. That’s what the DTE Energy Foundation and the Downtown Detroit Partnership have in […]
It’s the young people that you notice most when you drive around downtown. And midtown. And Corktown. And many parts of the city. “It’s inspiring to see young people who care about our city an want to contribute to the effort to make it the best it can be.” -Luther Keith, Executive Director, ARISE Detroit […]
It’s a conversation Detroiters have with increasing frequency. The question of how to make sure they see themselves reflected in the city’s ongoing renewal is debated everywhere from living room block club gatherings to local taverns. A blue ribbon panel of developers and community leaders will discuss how to promote inclusive neighborhood development at the […]
You know your neighborhood can “be” and “do” better, but getting the necessary resources to support improvement efforts can be challenging even for the most organized block clubs and community organizations in the city. It’s challenging, but not impossible, says Luther Keith, the executive director of ARISE Detroit! Detroit, a coalition of 400 neighborhood […]
The ‘night lights’ will be on with DLECTRICITY, an eclectic annual art, entertainment and light festival returning to Detroit again this year. Artistic exhibits that swing, sway and swerve against the city skyline will be the backdrop of live musical performances and other activities scheduled throughout Midtown during this two-day event taking place September 22 and 23 from 7 p.m. to […]
There is a new beacon of light in Detroit. Detroit’s newest world-class public space and entertainment hub — Beacon Park – opens to the public on Thursday, July 20. The park, located on Cass Avenue and Grand River Avenue, is supported by DTE Energy and reflects its mission to be a catalyst for development in […]
A lot can happen in ten years. A seed can grow into a tree. A baby can grow into an exuberant child. A student can go from junior high to college graduate. ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day has done lot of growing over the past 10 years as well, going from baby steps with 55 community […]
It started with a simple idea. A thought that Detroit’s neighborhood residents needed a rallying point. Something that would showcase the big city pride that lives in our hearts and is evidenced across our residential blocks. The idea that mushroomed into a citywide phenomenon that has included more than 1,400 community events in the past […]