The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Detroit

MISSION:

PROMOTE SOCIAL/ECONOMIC JUSTICE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, MEETINGS, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZING, COMMUNITY ACTION, ADMINISTRATION, MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY/ASSETS, DELIVERY OF BENEFITS TO REPRESENTED MBRS, FRATERNAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER COMMON INTERESTS OF THE MBRSHIP.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

MISSION:

CIVILLA IS A NON-PROFIT DESIGN STUDIO DEDICATED TO CHANGING THE WAY OUR PUBLIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS WORK THROUGH HUMAN CENTERED DESIGN.

MISSION:

SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE AWARDING OF 9 GRANTS TO 9 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS TOTALING $288,735, IMPACTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CHARACTER, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, PRINCIPALLY THOSE CONDUCTED BY THE YMCA.

MISSION:

THROUGH EDUCATION, ATHLETICS, MENTORSHIP AND INTERVENTION, THE DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM EMPOWERS DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE WHOLESOME FAMILY LIFE AND HUMAN GROWTH VIA THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FULL RANGE OF SOCIAL WORK SERVICES WITH A FOCUS ON AFRICAN AMERICANS IN DETROIT/WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

GROWING DETROIT'S EAST JEFFERSON CORRIDOR AND ITS NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH FACILITATIVE LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, AND INNOVATIVE AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND DRUG TREATMENT FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE AND TO PREPARE THEM TO LEAD PRODUCTIVE LIVES

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO LOW INCOME SENIOR ADULTS

MISSION:

DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION, INC (THE "FOUNDATION") IS DEDICATED TO GROWING PROGRAMS OR INITIATIVES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO ENSURING THE DETROIT REGION'S ECONOMY IS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING IN THE U.S.

MISSION:

TO HELP HOMELESS AND HIGH RISK GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN AVOID VIOLENCE, TEEN PREGNANCY, AND EXPLOITATION, AND TO HELP THEM TO EXPLORE AND ACCESS THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO BE SAFE, GROW STRONG, AND MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES

MISSION:

THE WRIGHT MUSEUM OPENS MINDS AND CHANGES LIVES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE WRIGHT MUSEUM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS, AND EVENTS BASED ON COLLECTIONS AND RESEARCH THAT EXPLORE THE DIVERSE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THEIR AFRICAN ORIGINS.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF HEALTH CENTERS DETROIT FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO MEDICALLY UNDER SERVED COMMUNITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

SUPPORT & PROMOTION OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL INDUSTRY IN AREAS OF EDUCATION, ADVERTISING, PR, PUBLIC INFO AND TRAINING. IT ALSO IS NEGOTIATING AGENT ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

THE MIDTOWN DETROIT INC. IS A NONPROFIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE AND REVITALIZATION OF MIDTOWN DETROIT, WHILE WORKING TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AWARENESS, APPRECIATION AND USE OF THE DISTRICT. FOUNDED IN 1976, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN WORKING TO ENCOURAGE NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCREASED VISITORSHIP TO AREA ATTRACTIONS, AND NEW COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY WITHIN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

MISSION:

EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING.