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.
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%.
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%.
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.
Saturday, December 10, 2022 will be our 8th Annual Blue Jean Benefit Breakfast! We would love to see you in-person as we continue to do the much needed work in the Brightmoor community. Keep looking to our Blue Jean Breakfast page for all the latest details.
Enjoy reflecting on some of Mission:City’s 2020 highlights!
Although COVID concerns prevented us from getting together in person to celebrate the successes we had at Mission:City this year, we made a video for you to watch.
In our latest video Brightmoor residents answer the questions “What does independence mean to you?” and “How do we build a community of independence?”
No one become successful without the help of someone else.
