Team Rocky at an alley clean-up in 48204 during Motor City Makeover! Thanks to all the volunteers that came out to help clean and beautify our neighborhoods. Special shout out to Alta and the Detroit Building Authority for helping clean-up at this site.
The Mobile Office will not be at any locations next week, but we'll see you the first week of June!
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Check out our NEW Community Resource Guide!
This is a directory of small businesses, block clubs, churches, schools, social services, and more curated by our team.
This resource guide focuses mostly on District 6 but includes some important city-wide resources too.
Click on the flyer to the left to be redirected to a map and directory. Please share with your networks!
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 Council Approvals
- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services awarded the City of Detroit $40,000 through the Local Health Opioid Response Grant. This funding will supplement existing opioid education and community outreach efforts.
Upcoming Council Items
- The Public Health and Safety committee is currently considering legislation to reduce parking fines from $45 to $22.50 for Detroit residents who pay within 5 days.
- City Council is currently re-evaluating the City's Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) locations. Cities can designate up to 15% of their area as NEZ's, where eligible homeowners enjoy reduced property taxes. Council is determining how to reallocate zones to remove areas that are underused and designate new areas. Attached map shows some of the proposed new NEZ's.
Public Hearing
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[June 3, 10AM, Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 13th floor] The Public Health and Safety Committee is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed Public Notification Ordinance, which would create additional transparency for the Detroit Department of Transportation by requiring that certain information is posted on their website, including information regarding performance data, fare information, and number of incident reports.
FCA Vote
City Council approved the FCA expansion in Detroit on Tuesday, May 21st during its Formal Session. View Council Member Castañeda-López's Facebook video to learn why she voted 'no' on certain items.
If you are interested in applying for or learning more about future FCA jobs, visit this website. The Detroit Employments Solutions Corporation (DESC) will host information sessions and trainings over the coming months to ensure that Detroiters have the information they need in order to apply for jobs once the application window opens up in the late summer/fall.
Community Benefits Public Meetings
[June 4 and 18] Meetings regarding "The Mid" development project at 3750 Woodward Ave. 6PM, The Cathedral Church of St. Paul (4800 Woodward Ave.)
See below for information on speed humps being installed throughout the city! To request a speed hump in your neighborhood, please fill out this form.
Street Repairs
The City announced that it will spend $100 million on road improvements in 2019. For a map and list of streets, roads, and bridges that it will work on, click here!
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[June 2] Day of fun at Scripps Park that includes live music, food, children’s activities, health screenings, recycling awareness, community info tables, and more! 2-10PM, 3660 Trumbull St.
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[June 8] Get help applying for citizenship! Call for appointments with amanda@miunited.org or call 313-433-6548. 10AM-12PM, La Sed (7150 W. Vernor Hwy).
More Team Rocky members getting ready to join a Motor City Makeover neighborhood cleanup in 48217! Thanks to a volunteer from Cristo Rey High School for joining!
 Summer Youth Programs
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Do you have children ages 6-12?
Check out this flyer for summer camp opportunities from June 24-August 16!
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Are you ages 9-24? See flyer below for information on a summer youth program!
Want to host an event at one of Detroit's 300 parks this summer?
See flyer on the left to learn how to obtain a park permit!
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- Check out this list of ongoing and one-time basic computer and technology classes offered throughout District 6!
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- Read Ford's May newsletter "Creating Tomorrow Together" for development updates about around its new Corktown campus, community updates and finalists for its community grant program!
- Finalists for the community grant program will present pitches on May 30 at the Factory in Corktown (1907 Michigan Ave) from 5-7PM!
- Are you interested in learning more about Bridging Neighborhoods, the City program that administers the home swap program for homes in Delray? Check out their spring newsletter for more information!
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Applications for the Fall cohort of Techtown's Retail Boot Camp will close on June 17! Serious entrepreneurs can join this 10-week program to gain knowledge of how to open their own brick-and-mortar establishments in Detroit.
Grant Applications
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Needmor’s Core Grants Program provides general operating support (of up to $40,000) to groups engaged in the work of community organizing. Check out their page to see if you are eligible to apply for a grant! Deadline is June 30, 2019.
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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Grant - EPA is offering funding up to $25,000 (minimum of $15,000) to IAQ projects in Michigan. No match required. Applications are due 5:00 pm on June 3, 2019. View application instructions for more information.
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Do you know a woman who is changing Detroit neighborhoods? A woman who gives of herself for the greater good?
Nominate her for Power of One Dedicated Woman award! Completed nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on June 7, 2019.
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