Mission: City What does independence mean to you?
In our latest video Brightmoor residents answer the questions “What does independence mean to you?” and “How do we build a community of independence?”
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.
In our latest video Brightmoor residents answer the questions “What does independence mean to you?” and “How do we build a community of independence?”
A project that we have been working on has finally come to fruition! Last September a gunman stormed into a home on Detroit’s west side fatally shooting 5-year-old Isabella Coleman and injuring her mother Dejiza Coleman who was shot 17 times. Since the tragedy church leaders, a youth group and neighbors raised thousands to rebuild the home where it happened. Read the whole story here.
Our students were able to benefit from Detroit recording artist GRiZ partnering with HP to donate laptops to Seven Mile Music. Watch as he introduces our students to beat making through technology.
Our 2019 Summer Program started on July 8th and will run through to August 16th. The camp runs from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday – Friday. Tuition is free. More details contact Pastor Semmeal Thomas at SemmealThomas@hotmail.com