Free swimming classes and equipment help improve water safety across Metro Detroit
A network of programs across Metro Detroit seeks to address high drowning rates and low swimming skills with free water safety education.
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“Music is for everyone”: The therapeutic power of music therapy in Metro Detroit
While music therapy comes in many shapes and sizes, the practice has the power to improve well-being and promote healing for people of all ages and abilities. Metro Detroit offers several music therapy programs and therapeutic music practices.
Strength in Style: Empowering survivors at SASHA Center’s Denim Day event
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month is midway through, the SASHA Center in Detroit will host a Denim Day event on April 30 to support and uplift sexual assault survivors.
Hooked on Lent: Five fish fry’s to check out in Metro Detroit
Earlier this month marked the beginning of the Lenten season, where many people across the metropolitan area indulge in what is known as Fish Fry Fridays. Metromode dives into some of the places people can enjoy and celebrate this tradition.
LittleGuide Detroit proves to be a huge resource for families with little ones
Life with kids can feel overwhelming and costly. LittleGuide Detroit provides event guides, lists with free activities, birthday party ideas, local parks, recreation, and more for families. We spoke with founder Kerry Doman on how this newsletter, website and social media presence provides to families seeking out fun in the area.
Innovators in Michigan’s circular economy win big grants in Detroit, Southfield, Wixom, and more
“The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE.
Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city
Detroit is trending. It’s growing. But can it sustain? The latest report from Detroit Future City provides a roadmap on how to build a sustainable future, looking to build its middle-class population up.
Metro Detroit parks’ equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs
Parks systems are making internal changes to bake equity into how they operate as organizations.
Detroit collaborative builds future leaders by introducing kids to hiking and camping
Detroit Outdoors is a collaborative network of institutions focused on expanding access to outdoor recreation.
Detroit’s privately owned parks make a big difference for their neighborhoods
Private individuals and nonprofits have established parks across the city to help advance equity, build community, provide services, and catalyze investment in underserved neighborhoods.
