Walk for HOPE Focus: HOPE’s annual walk for diversity attracts thousands of supporters.
Strength In Numbers
RECENT ACTIVITY IN FOCUS: HOPE FOCUS AREA:
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL / RETAIL CONSTRUCTION / REHAB / BEAUTIFICATION EDUCATION / COMMUNITY FOCUS: HOPE HEADQUARTERS
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efforts with youth in key areas around schools. The CW/NE area saw significant decreases in crime in each year of the initiative, demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach. Focus: HOPE also led the development of a new concept for the CW/NE area a neighborhood jobs pipeline, bringing together workforce development and social service providers throughout the target area to develop a unified system for better linking neighborhood residents to job training and job placement opportunities. Focus: HOPE led the Connect Your Community Strategy to bridge the digital divide in the CW/NE area and beyond, working with 4C and Matrix Human Services to train and connect thousands of residents to the internet. Finally, Focus: HOPE also led development efforts for the Oakman East area, working with partners to attract over
225 new units of housing to the area, as well as over $500,000 in new park and community garden development. Factors that helped these accomplishments: • Residents inspired to bring about change. • Partnerships with Detroit Public Schools and Detroit Police. • An innovative approach to community patrolling. • Assistance from City of Detroit and MSHDA. • LISC Technical Assistance.
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