Position: Executive Director Organization: Voices for Earth Justice (VEJ) is a Detroit-based nonprofit founded in 2002. VEJ is an interfaith network of people committed to deepening our sense of wonder, responsibility and gratitude for all creation. VEJ carries out its mission primarily in northwest Detroit through a demonstration garden that produces food for its neighbors and through a series of educational events. These have included community dinners and ​“wonder walks” throughout the City. Core values that guide VEJ’s work include…

The MSHDA Mod 2022 program will be accepting funding submissions from eligible communities to utilize modular or modified technology construction in areas where there is a workforce housing need. In the 2022 competitive funding round, MSHDA will provide up to $2 million to fund ten communities to build one home up to $200,000 in residential neighborhoods.

How do people change their minds in relation to others? How do we form understanding? Join us Monday evening at the beautiful, spacious Mercantile Library in Cincinnati (or online!) for a candid conversation with Mary Annette Pember, Dr. Robin Martin, Viann Barnett & Elissa Yancey, hosted by Naimah Bilal & Megan Trischler. Featuring live music by Preston Bell Charles III. Free & open, all welcome thanks to support from the Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation.

Upcoming CEDAM webinars and events.

Life Remodeled, celebrating its 11 year creating and providing opportunities for underserved populations and neighborhoods, seeks a Chief Development Officer to spearhead the organization’s fundraising and volunteer activities. 

As the City develops a long-term Climate Strategy to guide our resilience and mitigation efforts for years to come, hearing from Detroit residents, organizations, and businesses is a top priority. Feedback from over 6,000 Detroiters was instrumental in shaping the City’s first sustainability plan, the Detroit Sustainability Action Agenda , in 2019. We need feedback from Detroiters to ensure that the Climate Strategy we are developing: –> Centers equity –> Protects against climate impacts –> Provides tangible benefits to Detroiters, like:…

In this month’s blog post, Charnae reflected on her experiences as part of the cohort. She also shared some upcoming events and resources related to mental health and wellbeing.