Local organizations pledged $500 million over 10 years to invest in Detroit residents, with a focus on housing stability, economic opportunity and community development. Five years in, that effort is not only underway, but ahead of pace.
The Gilbert Family Foundation shared an updated on its progress five years after making a $500 million commitment to Detroit neighborhoods.
Detroit’s entrepreneurs are more than economic engines. They are culture-makers, community anchors and living pieces of the city’s history.
Cupid’s Undie Run is back -- a bold, joyful celebration that raises awareness and funds to fight neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that affects millions worldwide.
Across the country, $6.2 billion in federal education funding has been withheld, creating one of the most significant shortfalls public schools have faced in years.
We are getting a detailed look at the city’s home repair efforts and how the Gilbert Family Foundation’s Detroit home repair fund has helped homeowners.
This year’s lineup features 18 local vendors, the majority of whom are Detroit-based and BIPOC- or female-owned.
As Detroit powers forward in its latest chapter of revitalization, one initiative is quietly and quickly transforming the lives of hundreds of families: the Detroit Home Repair Fund.
Detroit’s creative economy just received a major boost with new investments designed to help artists thrive, get paid for their work and grow their careers.
From pioneering the automotive industry to driving breakthroughs in manufacturing, design, and engineering, Detroit’s workforce has been known as a city of hard workers and innovative problem-solvers for more than a century.
As Detroit evolves, its creative community -- a diverse ecosystem of artists, makers and cultural leaders -- emerges as a vital asset.
Rouge Park, Michigan’s largest urban park, will celebrate 100 years of serving Detroit residents this month.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, affecting one in every 2,500 births. Yet, there is only one FDA-approved drug to treat it. And there is no cure.
Economic mobility in Detroit isn’t just a necessity; it’s a means to provide new opportunities for individuals and families to strengthen their financial futures and improve quality of life.
One of the biggest challenges of homeownership is long-term maintenance and repair, especially for low-income households.
As a nearly 80% Black city, you can’t talk about Detroit’s past, present or future without talking about its Black residents.
Rouge Park, the largest urban park in Michigan, is receiving funding that will help provide operational support and enhance community gatherings and events.
Detroit’s construction market is booming, with billions invested in public and private projects. However, many local contractors, particularly those from minority communities, face barriers that limit their ability to compete for contracts.
This year, the Downtown Detroit Markets will return and offer a shopping experience that showcases the incredible talents of local businesses.
A group of nonprofits and innovators from cities nationwide gathered in Detroit to tour some of the once-neglected spaces and buildings that have been reimagined into gems of the city.
Homeowners can have their current year property taxes reduced or even eliminated.
In a groundbreaking effort to address Detroit housing needs, the Gilbert Family Foundation and the North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) have partnered to launch Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase (THIS).
Detroit’s high poverty level and housing challenges are well known to Detroiters.
In the heart of Detroit, where resilience meets opportunity, a transformative initiative is reshaping the landscape of the city, one neighborhood at a time.
Despite its rarity, neurofibromatosis' impact is profound, affecting millions worldwide with its different manifestations and challenges.
A new initiative in Detroit aims to help local BIPOC artists grow their passion into sustainable businesses that will become embedded in neighborhoods across the city.
When Detroiters think about the long-term health and stability of their communities, quality housing is always at the top of the list. But as housing prices increase throughout the city, some residents are concerned about affordability and accessibility.
Pensole Lewis College Detroit, Michigan’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and the only HBCU focused on design, has opened a new footwear creation studio with the goal to offer an unmatched level of access and opportunity in fashion design.
Since the city’s bankruptcy, foundations have been at the forefront of Detroit’s recovery, and the Gilbert Family Foundation has worked particularly hard to help rebuild the city in a unique way with a graduation ceremony at the Detroit Conservation Corps.
Ten artists and their art initiatives in Detroit have been chosen to participate in a new program to “grow their artistic practices into sustainable businesses embedded in Detroit neighborhoods."
A winter wonderland is taking over at Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility for the Gilbert Family Foundation, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about the exciting activities taking place.
The latest Gilbert Family Foundation donation to help Detroiters stay in their homes aims to address the eviction process. The Detroit Eviction Defense Fund is a $13 million donation that would allow those who qualify financially to have legal representation in what often is the fight of their lives.
The Rocket Community Fund and the Gilbert Family Foundation have made a major commitment to people living in Detroit.
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Billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, have given $30 million to the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit to help accelerate the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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READ: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes. “No person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,” Gilbert said. Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face. “I’d much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,” Evans said. AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.
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One major announcement: Part of the investment will eliminate property tax debt owed by tens of thousands of low-income Detroit homeowners. According to officials, an initial investment of $15 million from the Gilbert Family Foundation will be used to establish the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. Through the fund, an estimated 20,000 low-income homeowners in Detroit will have their property tax debt completely wiped away. The Rocket Community Fund operates under the company. “This impactful announcement comes with a promise of a brighter future and a deepened commitment to Detroit.”AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.
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