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First Large Gathering of Collective Impact Backbone Organizations

City Connect Detroit sent two key staff to the first large scale convening of Collective Impact Backbone Organizations last week in Cincinnati, Ohio. The three day convening, called Champions for Change: Leading a Backbone Organization for Collective Impact, was organized by FSG, the Aspen Institute, the Tamarack Center, and Strive Cincinnati. Continue reading →

2013 Grow Detroit’s Young Talent Campaign Launches with Nearly $2 million in Commitments

City Connect Detroit has announced that nearly $2 million was raised to date for the 2013 Grow Detroit’s Young Talent youth employment program. Continue reading →

City Connect Detroit Formally Launches Incubation, Fiduciary Services Program

After incubating various nonprofit and community projects during the past few years, City Connect Detroit has formally announced the launch of its Incubation Services program. Continue reading →

Youth Development Workers Complete Rigorous Training Program

Among those graduating were eleven participants who opted for the even more intensive train-the-trainer program, including Shuna Hayward, Senior Program Director for Children, Youth, and Families at City Connect Detroit. Continue reading →

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GDYT 2013 Launches
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Youth Worker Training

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 313.967.5887

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.