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Summer Youth Cook Up A World Of Experience

Thank you to Cassandra Thomas and her husband, Jeffrey Thomas, who own Sweet Potato Sensations, a bakery in Detroit’s Old Redford neighborhood. “We’re not just a bakery, we’re a part of the change in Detroit,” Thomas said. “You can’t ignore the children’s role in creating lasting change.” “I’ve learned what multi-tasking really is. My math skills have dramatically improved!” Said Janeasha Stewart. Continue reading →

Ford Motor Company Fund Opens Scholarship Program

The Ford Motor Company Fund has announced that City Connect Detroit will serve as the coordinating body for its 2012 Blue Oval Scholarship Program. This scholarship program will make sixteen scholarships to students at each of ten schools in metro Detroit. Eight scholarships of $1,000 will be available for post-secondary tuition and eight scholarships of … Continue reading →

New Hire Brings Wealth of Experience to City Connect Detroit

David Cherry recently joined City Connect Detroit in the role of Program Director. In this capacity, Mr. Cherry will manage the organization’s portfolio of collaborative arrangements, its grant solicitations, and its sustainability planning. “It’s great to be back at City Connect Detroit,” Cherry said. “This organization has done such a wonderful job bringing the community … Continue reading →

Youth Expert Speaks in Detroit

Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of the Los-Angeles-based nonprofit agency Homeboy Industries, spoke on Thursday in Detroit about his experiences helping gang members re-enter the workforce and find healthy lives. Gangs are not a crime issue, he said, so much as one of poor community health. “Homies are hurting,” and “we need … Continue reading →

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent

The Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program provides summer employment opportunities for Detroit youth, made possible with the support of generous corporate and philanthropic donations. More than just a summer job, these experiences are helping build a talented future workforce in Detroit.

For more information, please visit www.growdetroitsyoungtalent.org or call 313.879.1476

Mission Statement

The mission of City Connect Detroit is to help metropolitan Detroit nonprofits and governments obtain increased national funding and to facilitate collaboration among nonprofits, governments, businesses, grant-makers, and others.