About the Fund

The Thriving Neighborhoods Fund engages 20 nonprofit organizations that are improving the quality of life for Detroit residents by investing in public space activation and other programming that creates more vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods.

Organizations receive a grant of $50,000 to scale and deepen their work in Detroit, as well as curated educational resources to strengthen their operations. The goal of the program is to empower our neighborhoods by uplifting the organizations and individuals who are already deeply invested in and connected to the needs of the community.

The Thriving Neighborhoods Fund is powered by Strategic Community Partners and the Gilbert Family Foundation.



Educational Resources

We believe in supporting all organizations championing Detroit’s neighborhoods. In this spirit, Strategic Community Partners and the Gilbert Family Foundation asked community experts in neighborhood beautification, events, and storytelling to share best practices for neighborhood and community organizations of all shapes and sizes. 

Check out our resources and videos below for best practices from our community:

 

Neighborhood Beautification

Beautifying your neighborhood through community cleanups, gardens, art installations, and more can instill a tremendous sense of pride among residents. Rieanna Stewart of Woodbridge Neighborhood Development shares her tips for creating sustainable and impactful beautification projects for community spaces.

 
 
 

Creating Safe & Inclusive Events

Events are a great way to bring community members together to celebrate, plan, and discuss key issues that impact a neighborhood. Sommer Woods of Solution Architects shares insight on creating safe and inclusive events for all residents to enjoy.

 
 
 

Telling Your Story

Telling the story of your organization’s work both shows your efforts and creates opportunities for future support, funding, and partnerships. Cartiear Madlock of Rocket Community Fund gives his tips for effective storytelling to build support for your organization and its mission.

 

For more information about the Thriving Neighborhoods Fund, contact us at info@strategiccommunitypartners.org