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Programs

Whole-person programs for whole-person healing.

Each program is designed with , and for , Detroit youth. From grief circles to college planning, our work meets young people where they are.

Program 01

Grief Support & Emotional Wellness

Safe, healing-centered spaces where young people can name their losses, share their stories, and find peer support.

Counseling partnerships, peer circles, and trauma-informed group sessions led by trusted adults.

  • Youth grief support groups
  • Safe emotional spaces
  • Healing-centered curriculum
  • Licensed counseling partnerships
Grief Support & Emotional Wellness
Program 02

Youth Empowerment

Confidence-building experiences that turn young people from passive recipients into leaders of their own story.

Workshops, retreats, and one-on-one mentorship moments designed to grow voice and agency.

  • Confidence building
  • Leadership development
  • 1:1 mentorship
  • Positive youth engagement
Youth Empowerment
Program 03

College & Career Readiness

Practical guidance for the next step , whether that's college, trade, or first job.

Application help, scholarship matching, college tours, and a roadmap that meets students where they are.

  • Scholarship assistance
  • College advising
  • Career exploration
  • Goal planning
College & Career Readiness
Program 04

Financial Literacy

Money skills that build long-term independence and break cycles of scarcity.

Hands-on budgeting workshops, intro to entrepreneurship, and real-life money simulations.

  • Budgeting basics
  • Entrepreneurship exposure
  • Money management
  • Banking & credit 101
Financial Literacy
Program 05

Community Events & Youth Activities

Joyful, community-rooted gatherings that remind youth they belong.

Seasonal events that bring families, mentors, and neighbors together around food, art, and play.

  • Back-to-school events
  • Holiday & community events
  • Arts & crafts
  • Family engagement
Community Events & Youth Activities