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.

More

Donate

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

More

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.

More

Highlights from our 2024 Summer Camp and work in our Brightmoor neighborhood

Check our Facebook page for updated photos and videos each week throughout camp.

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

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%.

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%.

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.

Food Distribution Programs

Easter/Resurrection Sunday Baskets of Love

March 30, 2023
NewBeginning
Community

Each year during Easter and Thanksgiving we distribute food baskets to the economically challenged. This has become one of the highlights of our program, and we have enjoyed working with nearly 150 volunteers coming together to show the love of God. Our next project will be a Easter 2023 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 8,2023 (the Saturday before…

0
Read More

8th Annual Brightmoor Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast Tickets are now available

November 2, 2022
NewBeginning
Uncategorized

Dream Again Our 8th Annual Brightmoor Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast on December 10, 2022, from 10am-12pm at Laurel Manor Banquet Hall Tickets are still only $50.00 with limited free seats for kids! Visit this site to purchase your ticket(s) or a table. If you have previous engagements and would like to make a donation, we would be ever so grateful. More information is available on our Blue Jean Breakfast page.

0
Read More

Baskets of Love

September 22, 2022
NewBeginning
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 have enjoyed working with nearly 150 volunteers coming together to show the love of God. Our next project will be a Thanksgiving 2022 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 November 19,2022 (the Saturday before…

0
Read More
2022-2023 After School Programs

2022-2023 After School Programs

September 2, 2022
NewBeginning
Uncategorized

Here’s the weekly line-up for our 2022-2023 After School Programs. If you are interested in attending or volunteering, please contact Patricia Jackson-Smith at 313.529.7274. Day Program Monday 5-6:30 p.m. Tutoring and Mentoring Program Tuesday 5-6:30 p.m. Tutoring and Mentoring Program Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.  Music Program Thursday 5-6:30 p.m. Spanish (1st-5th grades) STEM Build/Digital Literacy (6th-8th grades) Friday 5-6:30 p.m.  Music Program Saturday 12-2 p.m.  Writing and Art

0
Read More