Designing and implementing significant change for children facing poverty requires thorough and interconnected considerations of data, policy, and people’s voices. National legislation is being enacted to slash child poverty by almost half, city government has set priorities on intergenerational poverty, and local programs are pushing back against economic and racial inequity. Join our panelists to discuss how they’ve used multiple tools to influence federal, city, and neighborhood shifts that affect our most vulnerable populations.

New Detroit’s next Town Hall “Critical Race Theory: What it Is and What it Isn’t.” The free event will be live on Zoom and Facebook Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm. Click here to REGISTER. Offered in partnership with Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance, and moderated by Stephen Henderson, speakers include: Dr. Truman Hudsonm Jr., Outreach Coordinator, Instructor, and Teacher for the Education Division […]

We're hiring a Youth & Community Organizer! Join our team! CoC is hiring a talented, experienced community organizer to work as a team implementing resident and youth-driven programming in southwest Detroit. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has knowledge and experience with community organizing and youth development methods.

Join the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness (MCAH) and the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) for a joint webinar on the opportunities and uses of American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding. In addition to hearing an overview of ARP funding, we will highlight how other states are using funds and share ways you can […]

View this email in your browser M O N D A Y As we work to build more just and equitable communities, what does self and collective care look like? Join us Monday 7pm ET at The Mercantile Library in Cincinnati (or online!) for a candid conversation with LaShanda Sugg of Labors of Love and Crystal Grace of Grace + Grit, with remarks by Julian Collins of Interact […]

Build Back Better day of action Join NLIHC, the Coalition on Human Needs, and other advocates across the nation for a Digital Day of Action on Friday, December 17 to urge your senators to pass the “Build Back Better Act” and its unprecedented investments in rental assistance, public housing, and the Housing Trust Fund. The Senate could vote on the bill […]

Thank you for being a part of our community. All through the month of December, we have been highlighting four key ways that BMP's work supports, channels, and fuels nonprofits, movements, and the sector to make change. And as we approach the end of 2021, we are asking for your support. This week's theme is Building the Case for Change. […]

BLACKS & LATINOS UNITING TO ADDRESS BLACK & LATINO ECONOMICS ONLY 30 VIRTUAL SEATS LEFT: SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WEBINAR JANUARY 17 (NOON EST) Presented By: Truist Bank & Regions Bank JANUARY 17th Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-mtrTMoEtONZM_LvGg3TRXTpZXgNHnC Housing Pros main goal is to provide each of you insight and general training into Al Pina's “Market […]

SAVE THE DATE: Feb. 2, 2022, 1-2:30 p.m. United Way for Southeastern Michigan, in partnership with University of Michigan’s Poverty Solutions, invites you to a virtual convening on Feb. 2, 2022, from 1-2:30 p.m. to celebrate the official launch of the Detroit Financial Well-being Innovation Challenge!   Reserve your seat today! This event will include an introduction to […]