The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released their 2020 Out of Reach Report, highlighting the gap between renters’ wages and housing costs in the U.S. NLIHC reports that renters across the country would need to work 127 hours per week at the federal minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) to afford a two-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent.

New to the community economic development field or want to learn about areas outside of your expertise? Join CEDAM for their next webinar in the CED 101 series on financial empowerment July 28 at 10am EST!

Join CDAD and the City Planning Commission for a training on Zoning and Land Use in Detroit. The City of Detroit is currently in the process of updating the Zoning Ordinance which will govern how land and property can be used in our communities.

The Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD) and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) are currently seeking innovative and engaging presenters focused on community economic development and financial empowerment to present at their virtual Strengthing Resilient Communities conference. With eight states participating in the National Forum October 13-23, they’re seeking speakers to present […]

Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is working closely with the State and SBDC to ensure that you have what you need to get through this pandemic, but they need to hear your voices.

Want to learn more about the District's Reopening Plan? All are invited to join Dr. Nikolai Vitti for a discussion about safe return to learn options for students and families.There are seven community meetings on various days and times to meet your scheduling needs!

IFF's Stronger Nonprofits Initiative is coming back to Detroit! This free program is tailored to meet the needs of nonprofits led by and/or deeply serving communities of color across Detroit. Their 14-month curriculum -- which is fully subsidized by JPMorgan Chase -- includes online virtual training sessions focused on team-based nonprofit financial management, combined with […]

Challenge Detroit is launching their ninth cohort of community-minded leaders this September, and they are hoping to recruit more individuals to participate by submitting an application this summer!

Lead poisoning and air pollution are among the public health issues that disproportionally impact low-income people of color, especially children. Shedding light on these issues, the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation is co-sponsoring an event with the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Public Television and Wayne State University with leaders in the public health community engaging in a live-streamed event titled, “Racism: The Real Public Health Crisis.”