An invaluable and enriching experience gained by working with students that need your help. And the tutor receives hands-on experience that will be beneficial in furthering their career.
One time gifts, pledges, and commemorative gifts are all appreciated. And you can donate online.
There is a foundational need in Brightmoor for people to set a positive example on work ethic, care of family, and understanding the sense of responsibility each of us has to our community.
The poverty rate in Brightmoor is close to 35%. There is a segment of residents that live on less than $7000 annually which is 150% below the national poverty level. The home ownership rate in Detroit is only 46% compared to a national average of 63%.
Our infant mortality rate is 13.6%. We are one of the leading communities in diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
Brightmoor is an education desert. Over 7000 children live in Brightmoor, yet there are only two schools. The dropout rate is a staggering 35% while the national average is around 6%.
Children and adult tutoring. College prep. Music/performing arts. Computer lab.
Health screening. Dental services. Healthy cooking classes.
Resume writing. Interview skills. Job/career placement.
Workshops on budgeting/saving, asset/debt management, and investment.
Each year during Easter and Thanksgiving we distribute food baskets to our needy families. This has become one of the highlights of our program, and we enjoy working with nearly 150 volunteers coming together to show the love of God. Our next project will be the Easter 2025 distribution. We will be assembling and delivering food baskets for seniors and the poor in our neighborhood. If you are interested in helping please join us on April 12, 2025 from 8 a.m.…
Would you like to donate $500 to allow a child to attend and participate in Music Lessons, Spanish, Art, Dance, Karaoke, Vacation Bible School, Outdoor Adventures, Fun Fitness, Team-Building and much, much more? Once again we will be running our free 5 week camp July 7 – August 8, 2025 for neighborhood kids which is chock full of fun and fellowship. Sponsor a child today and give the gift of JOY! Sponsor A Child
Summer camp this year was a fantastic success, with 70 enthusiastic kids taking part in a range of engaging activities. Our camp cultivated a sense of belonging, encouraged positive interactions, and inspired a commitment to community involvement. Additionally, many kids expressed eagerness to continue volunteering in their local areas, indicating a lasting impact of the summer camp’s mission. We look forward to building on this momentum next summer!
Will you support City Covenant Church and Mission City by purchasing a ticket to our Brightmoor Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast on Saturday, 12/14/23 from 10am-12pm at Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center? Click on bbjbb2024.rsvpify.com today and register! Mission:City is the community center for City Covenant, which has been providing free programs (tutoring, mentoring, music classes, creative writing, Art, Spanish and more) to over 125 kids yearly in the Brightmoor and surrounding communities for over a decade. This breakfast is…
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