No one   becomes successful without the help of someone else.

Tutor

Tutoring at Mission:City

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.

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Donate

One time gifts, pledges, and commemorative gifts are all appreciated. And you can donate online.

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Mentor

Mentor at Mission:City

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.

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2024 Summer Camp Recap Video

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Helping to create a community of independence. One person. One family. One street at a time.
Brightmoor by the numbers

Economic Conditions

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%.

Health Concerns

Our infant mortality rate is 13.6%. We are one of the leading communities in diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.

Education

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%.

OUR PILLARS

Education

Children and adult tutoring. College prep. Music/performing arts. Computer lab.

Health

Health screening. Dental services. Healthy cooking classes.

Employment

Resume writing. Interview skills. Job/career placement.

Financial literacy

Workshops on budgeting/saving, asset/debt management, and investment.

Denim & Diamonds 2025 Brightmoor Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast

October 29, 2025
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Youth Programs

Will you support City Covenant Church and Mission City by purchasing a ticket to our Brightmoor Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 10am-12pm at Bellagio Banquet Center? Click on bbjbb2025.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 our…

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Easter Baskets 2025

March 15, 2025
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Community

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.…

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Sponsor a child for Brightmoor D.R.E.A.M. Summer Camp 2025

November 27, 2024
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Summer Camp

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

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D.R.E.A.M. Camp 2024 Recap

November 19, 2024
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Summer Camp, Youth Programs

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!

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No one become successful without the help of someone else.

No one become successful without the help of someone else.

Summer Camp 2024 Recap Video