2024-2025 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Subrecipients
PUBLIC SAFETY
Neighborhood Legal Services (Wayne County) $64,143- To provide comprehensive case management services, including legal representation and appropriate referrals to victims of human trafficking. Will serve 11 people monthly and 132 unduplicated people served annually.
Jefferson East $59,143 -Develop disaster preparedness strategies, help residents develop personal disaster preparedness plans, Provide CERT training to residents and business owners, and provide private security patrols. They will also engage domestic violence survivors in partnerships with the 5th and 7th precincts. They will serve 35 people monthly and 400 unduplicated annually.
First Step $54,143 -To provide shelter and support to domestic violence survivors in the city of Detroit at the new shelter to be located in the Samaritan Center. The service includes, trauma-informed crisis intervention services, safety planning, and criminal and civil justice advocacy to survivors of domestic violence residing in the shelter. Staff will also provide critical support in navigating other community resources including connections to McKenny-Vento within DPS to ensure a safe and fluid transition from shelter to long-term housing stability. They will serve 65 Clients monthly and 700 unduplicated annually.
EDUCATION
The International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit $75,706- Adult Education/Workforce Development program, the Economic Advancement, Literacy and Training Program. The program will prepare low-income Detroiters with the basic literacy, workforce preparation, and training needed to advance economic mobility and eliminate prolonged barriers to self-sufficiency. IIMD expects to serve 1,380 annually in its IELCE program.
Accounting Aid Society $70,680- Accounting Aid Society provides free tax preparation and counseling assistance to Low/Mod income Detroit households; provides education in financial management. Will provide tax service estimated at 11,000 units annually.
Mercy Education Project $70,680- Mercy Education Project provides educational opportunities, life skills development, and cultural enrichment to help at-risk girls and women in southwest Detroit improve their quality of lives. Will provide education services to 90 participants yearly.
Wellspring $70,680- Wellspring's Academic & Youth Development program uses the Kumon math & reading/language arts curriculum and supplements it with such components as college prep, community service, leadership development & adventure experiences. The program is provide to youth ages 6-18. The program plans to serve 250 persons monthly and 530 unduplicated youth will be served annually.
*Sowing Economic Empowerment SEED $70,680- The SEED Extended Learning Program (SELP) is a comprehensive afterschool and summer program designed to cater to the unique needs of grades K-5 in low to moderate-income BIPOC communities. Classroom activities use a variety of teaching models, including cooperative learning, role playing, and group discussions. The teaching models include reading aloud, paired reading, creative writing, and/or visual arts. The range offers each child with diverse experiences and levels of confidence to be actively engaged.
Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP) $70,680- DAPCEP Program provides nationally recognized enrichment programs in science technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to Pre-K to 12th grade students. Program plans to enroll 1,750 students.
SER Metro Detroit $64,143 - SER ReBuild Detroit Program is an Apprenticeship Readiness Training Program that expanded to contextualized programming to low-income and unemployed residents. The program enrolls residents over 18 years old with a HS diploma/GED with the goal of increasing their math and reading skills to prepare for WorkKeys test and apprenticeship training exam. ReBuild Detroit program plans to serve 60 residents.
Siena Literacy Center $64,143- Basic Adult Education and Literacy services and support to adults so they can successfully pursue personal goals, which include entering advanced/secondary education or workforce training, developing consumer skills, obtain driver's license, and developing skills to navigate life and society. The program will serve 280 persons annually.
The Greening of Detroit $64,143- Greening job training program works to provide new opportunities for low-income Detroiters to receive training that allows them to enter the green jobs marketplace. Plans to serve 100 people annually.
Center for Employment Opportunities $64,143 - CEO workforce development program aims to reduce recidivism and improve employment outcomes for people returning home from incarceration. CEO provides services that include Workforce readiness training, Job coaching and Development, and Post-placement retention services. Plans to serve 120 unduplicated participants in the Pathway to Employment program.
St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Ctr. $64,143- St. Vincent and Sarah Fisher Center offers preparation for successful completion of the GED exam and assist residents to become economically self sufficient / Offered to adults 18 years and older/ 1,100-potential students.
Student Advocacy Center of Michigan $54,143- Check & Connect is a mentoring program that reintegrates students who have found themselves distant from the educational process and school culture, through its intensive, evidence-based approach. Utilizing evidence-based mentoring practices, mentors and mentees enter a mutual partnership that spans at least two years. Every week, these mentors, serve as academic guides. evaluate student engagement, intricately craft interventions founded on this assessment, and provide a variety of support mechanisms. Will serve 25 students annually.
Southwest Economic Solution Corporation $64,143- MathUp is an accelerated GED program for adult learners that addresses the significant challenges of passing the math portion of the GED exam. The MathUp program will enroll up to 60 learners .
*Math Corps $54,143- Math Corps teachers will be working with middle and high school students in Detroit at Durfee Central,. Math Corps provides math classes for middle and high school students, offering two versions of classes known as "Broccoli" and "Ice Cream." "Broccoli" covers standard grade-level-appropriate content, while "Ice Cream" explores advanced mathematical topics designed to inspire and create awe for mathematics in kids. Plans to serve 250 students annually.
Urban Neighborhood Initiatives $59,143- UNI program supports out-of-school education for youth ages 5-14/after school and summer enrichment programs/ sports/ STEM, art, computer. The after-school portion of the program will provide homework assistance and academic support to approximately 200 youth.
Sistahs Reachin' Out $54,143- The Career and College Access Center (CACAC) is workforce and college readiness services that fulfill unmet needs in our community which adversely impact the agency and ability of low-income residents, particularly low-income single parent-led families, in securing educational and employment opportunities that can effectively aid in lifting them and their families out of poverty. Plans to serve 2,200 people annually.
The Youth Connection $59,143- Train youth 14-24 for careers and develop "home-grown" heroes. Provide quality youth programming in environ-mental conservation, outdoor recreation, community service projects and on the job training. The Youth Connection will work with youth year round and have them create obtainable life and career plans by developing specific goals for each participant after being exposed to a diversity of career opportunities. The program will serve 40 persons monthly and 480 unduplicated person served annually.
CAMP Restore $54,143- Camp Restore program will provide vocational training, through landscaping and carpentry to at- risk Detroit youth. They will also have program to educate youth on financial literacy. Plans will serve 30 youth monthly and 60 unduplicated youth annually.
HEALTH
Project Healthy Community $65,680- Family Wellness Program is to improve the health of Detroit residents through improved health literacy, health behaviors, nutrition, and exercise. The program seeks to strengthen the relationship between participants and their primary care providers. FWP plans to serve 225 unduplicated Detroit residents.
Avalon Healing Center $54,143- Avalon’s acute medical forensic services are free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Clinicians and advanced practice practitioners provide immediate comprehensive and compassionate care within the first 120 hours following sexual assault. In addition to providing medical forensic exams and post-assault care and support, Avalon offers survivors critical medical care they may otherwise not be receiving. Many patients represent low-income households, use public health insurance programs, are not insured, or cannot afford copays and deductibles.
*World Medical Relief $59,143-Provides prescription medication to individuals 18 years or older in the City of Detroit who have low to moderate incomes and do not have the financial resources or insurance to pay retail prices for their medicines. 1,785 clients will be served with an estimated of 6,0000 prescriptions dispensed.
Cass Community Social Services $54,143- Cass Community will provide three meals per day that comply with USDA dietary standards to 46 LMI residents of our Scott, Travis, and Cass House permanent supportive housing programs. Residents in these three programs have single-room occupancy units with shared kitchen and living areas. They will serve 46 people annually.
Mariners Inn $54,143- The Gambling Treatment Program is to provide specialized and comprehensive care for
individuals who are struggling with gambling addiction or compulsive gambling. The program offers an immersive and supportive environment, where individuals can focus on their recovery without the distractions or triggers of their normal living situations. The program is tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of the participants, and is a crucial step in helping individuals overcome gambling addiction and rebuild their lives.
SENIOR
*Gay Elders of Metro Detroit dba MiGEN $54,143- Caregiver Education, Training & Support and Kinship Support Services that will reach 50 LGBTQ+ Detroiters, caregivers (informal and formal), and their families over the 2025 Program Year. Caregiver Education & Training programs include access to MiGEN’s caregiver training modules, which are available online and in person. These curriculum-based modules emphasize how to provide support to LBGTQ+ seniors while also examining and maintaining caregiver health and emotional resilience.
St. Patrick Senior Center $70,680- Provides nonemergency medical and basic needs transportation, operates a senior on-site medical clinic, enhanced senior fitness and an on-site full meal. Health care benefit navigators, and classes in disease prevention and healthy living. Provide 30,000 units of service to 2,200 clients.
Luella Hannan Memorial $70,680- Support to assist the Zena Baum Senior Center with program activities to fund nutrition, legal, transportation and elder abuse casework. Will provide 1250 units of service.
Latin Americans for Social and Economic Development (LASED) $ 70,680- Transportation, food assistance, and help in obtaining access to other vital services and provide senior wellness. Will serve 185 person monthly and 2,800 unduplicated people served annually.
Bridging Communities, Inc $64,143- Requesting funds for senior activities such as resource referrals to address unmet basic needs,
Assistance in obtaining access to supplemental food programs) Navigation assistance with accessing Medicare and Medicaid benefits, Seniors will learn to connect with family and friends virtually Minimize feelings of isolation. Will service 450 seniors annually.
Disability Network $64,143- Requesting funds for Living Green program which is a ten-week program that teaches independent living skills such as goal setting, problem-solving, and communication skills. Propose serving 51 persons monthly and 300 unduplicated persons served annually.
The Detroit Association of Black Organizations $54,143.00- Provides Senior services that promote social engagement through events and gatherings, and support groups, provides access to health screening, wellness workshops educational seminars and more. They will also provide services to support independent living volunteer opportunities and learning.
RECREATION
Mosaic Youth Theatre $70,680- The Mosaic Arts, Leadership and Pathways program and Creative Youth Dev. Program provides year-round arts education/life-skills training, performance experience and travel opportunities for youth. Mosaic will serve 347 youth annually.
Detroit Horse Power $65,680- Detroit Horse Power’s overall goal is to equip Detroit youth with the strengths of character that will allow them to graduate high school with the choice of college or career. To achieve this goal, DHP enrolls 6th through 12th graders in after-school, year-round programming. Applicant plans to serve 50 students annually.
Clark Park Coalition $64,143- Provide year-round sports, arts, and educational programming for vulnerable youth in Southwest Detroit, including a mobile library, a Lego Club, a community garden, college campus visits, computer access, homework help, and community services. The program will serve 133 persons during Sept - May and 166 persons from June - Aug.
Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance.
Carrie Morris Arts dba Detroit Puppet Company $54,143- Serve 150 youth in grades K-8 through 3 weeks of summer activities to participate in Detroit Puppet Company’s Youth Performing Arts and Recreation Camp. Camp activities include creative and arts programming and performing arts practices to build skills (professional development, life skills, teamwork, and communication) for students ages 5-12. Support will be given for students who may have limited English proficiency.
Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) $49,143- El Arte en la Clase after-school program is to provide exposure and access to low-income students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to hear/play/learn music and performing arts. Compass will serve 180 unduplicated youth in Southwest Detroit throughout the year.
2024-2025 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Subrecipients