A Village

Connect Detroit is a nonprofit organization based in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 2001 to facilitate community change by linking local nonprofits and government entities. The organization has successfully mobilized over $150 million to support collaborative initiatives addressing a variety of community issues, including youth employment and access to healthy food. By offering collaborative facilitation, innovative change initiative incubation, and intermediary services, Connect Detroit empowers cross-sector groups to align their efforts and create impactful community solutions. Notably, the organization is a key player behind the Grow Detroit's Young Talent youth employment program, fostering workforce development in the region. Generated from the website

GLUE is a community reintegration program based in Detroit, MI, dedicated to supporting male citizens returning from incarceration. The organization aims to lower recidivism and unemployment rates by providing opportunities and mentorship to recently released individuals, while also offering prevention services to at-risk youth. Through programs like Life Beyond The Bars and Transformation Through Mentorship, GLUE encourages returning citizens to rebuild their lives and offers therapeutic resources to prevent crime and misconduct among youth. The organization emphasizes collaboration and community involvement, seeking committed mentors to help expand its vision and impact. Generated from the website

The Urban Entrepreneurship Initiative (UEI) is a community of innovators and entrepreneurs committed to enhancing the quality of life in urban areas. By fostering the development of sustainable and scalable companies, UEI aims to create a positive impact through socially responsible business practices. With a focus on collaboration, UEI offers a platform for business profiles, proposals, and networking among its members. The initiative seeks to empower urban communities by supporting entrepreneurs who prioritize doing well by doing good. Generated from the website