15th Annual
Neighborhoods Day Events
EASTSIDE
1. Organization: Belle Isle Art show
Contact: Mark Loeb, 734-216-3958
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7/10am-7pm - Sun., Aug. 8/11am-5pm
Location: Belle Isle Park
Event: The Belle Isle Art Fair returns with 100 juried artists from Detroit and beyond. Paintings, Sculpture, Jewelry, functional and decorative art. Free admission.
Seeking Volunteers: No
2. Organization: Little Detroit Community Garden
Contact: Loretta Powell: 313-330-2981
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 8am-1pm
Location: 5051 Montclair, Detroit,48213
Event: Help with digging out the area due to the flood. Put down spikes to put the sand down as well as help lay brick pavers.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
3. Organization: Mohican Regent Home Owners Association
Contact: George Preston, 313-715-6206
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10an - 2pm
Location: 14685 Eastburn, Detroit, 48205
Event: We will meet at our Community Garden (14685 Eastburn). This site will be be cleaned and we will designate where groups will go to clean up other sites. Our times will 10:00am-2:00pm
Seeking Volunteers: No
4. Organization: Christian People Pulling Together
Contact: Velina Patterson, 313-727-7757
Date/Time:
Location: 4153 Concord, Detroit, 48207
Event: Our event will entail the following: Community Clean -up and Beautification of a container that will sit at the corner of the block where the ministry is located that will display a positive message to the community. Vendor tables and food station and music from D.J. with encouraging words being delivered from various invited guests.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
5. Organization: Oka Ohoyo: Mississippian Holistic Healing
Contact: Danielle Hooper, 313-646-0683
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12pm
Location: 8901 Clarion, Detroit, 48213 / Clarion St. & Georgia St.
Event: "Clean Up for Mama Earth" - we will honor Mama Earth and our community by cleaning up our neighborhood. We will start with a prayer & Indigenous smudging ceremony and then commence the clean-up.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
6. Organization: North Central Block Club
Contact: Dr. Cheryl Moore, 313-334-0033
Date/Time: TBD
Location: 18600 Jos Campau, Detroit, 48234
Event: We will be giving away Free Food, Books and Personal Protection Kits.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
7. Organization: University of Life Itself
Contact: Larry Cherry, 773-306-3377
Date/Time:
Locations: 108 W. 17th, Chicago, IL, 60628
Event: Audiocast
Seeking Volunteers: No
8. Organization: Emerald Isles CDC
Contact: Gary Gray, 313-929-9980
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 1pm
Location: We meet at the Jefferson Branch Library - 12350 E. Outer, Detroit, 48224
Event: Outer Drive East Beautification We will clean Outer Drive East from Mack Ave. to Chandler Park Drive
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
9. Organization: The Greater Lappin Block Club
Contact: Thomas Lovejoy, 3135956138
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-4pm
Location: 14458 Lapping, Detroit, 48205
Event: Clean up day
Seeking Volunteers: No
10. Organization: Man Power Mentoring, Inc.
Contact: Xzun Bellefant, 13132475002
Date/Time: Aug. 6, 7 & 8 / 9am - 5pm
Location: 5575 Conner, Ste. 201, Detroit, 48213
Event: Cleaning the block
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
11. Organization: Detroit Association of Women’s Clubs
Contact: Angela Calloway, 313-873-1727
Date/Time: Sat. Aug 7 / 10am - 2pm
Location: 5461 Brush St., Detroit, 48202
Event: Paint fence of parking lot, cut grass, 17 fall bulbs, remove clutter from basement, pull weeds, trim bushes, clean windows, sweep& mop interior floors, organize pantry, etc.
Seeking Volunteers: No
12. Organization : HANG OUT WTH JESUS CHRIST
Contact: Tilda King-Martin, 313-316-3215
Date/Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Event: Looking to do outreach in Grand Rapids and Detroit.
Seeking Volunteers: No
13. Organization: Jude Family Childcare Learning Center
Contact: Choyce Harris, 313-925-8890
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - 3pm
Location: 9105 Van Dyke, Detroit, 48213
Event: Family Fun Day games, food and activities. Will pass out resource information and how to apply for childcare and Job Fair for Pre-School Teachers.
Seeking Volunteers: No
14. Organization: Friends of Detroit City Airport
Contact: Beverly Kindle-Walker, 313-618-9749
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - Noon
Location: Colman A. Young International Airport
11499 Conner, Bldg., 2, Detroit, 48213
Event: Beautification and litter patrol in front of the Coleman A Young International. Airport Airplane flying contest (paper) prizes, refreshments. Info on Aviation Education/Careers.
Seeking Volunteers: No
15. Organization: LaSalle College Park Neighborhood Association
Contact: Tinah Benjamin, 586-496-2331
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - 5pm
Location: 12016 Nashville, Detroit, 48205
Event Details: Clean up and blight removal
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
16. Organization: 18000 Greeley Street Block Club
Contact: Tomi McCampbell-Blake, 313-671-1943
Date / Time: TBD
Location: Greeley between Nevada and Grixdale,
Event: In the afternoon children and adults will select an area to clean. We are starting a garden in May, so the children can pick veggies in neighborhood day. We also would like to plant a tree in the neighborhood.
Seeking Volunteers: No
17. Organization: House St Neighbors
Contact: Sitara McNezer, 313-778-5694
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7, 2021 / 11am - 1pm
Location: House St @ Antwer, Detroit, 48234
Event: We are going to have a neighborhood cleanup. We are going to plant flowers and bushes.
Seeking Volunteers: No
18. Organization : Faith Xperience Church
Contact: Raylonda McClinton, 313-258-2337
Date / Time: Sat., Aug 7 / 9am - 1pm
Location: 2260 Medbury, Detroit 48211
Event: 9am workers arrive sign in, clean up, set up 10am volunteers arrive , sign in and get assignments, 11am -12:30pm Table 1–pass out food, Table 2 book bags, school supplies, Food Truck ( Free food) hot dogs, chips, water 12:30 clean up 1pm dismiss
Seeking Volunteers: No
19. Organization: Chat N’ Chew with Community, Children & Cops
Contact: Verne Brown, 313.737.7857
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 2pm
Location: 5555 Conner, Detroit, 48213
Event: Giving away literature about importance of “ Getting Vaccinated "
Seeking Volunteers: No
20. Organization: One Detroit Credit Union
Contact: Sarneisa Whigham, 313-209-7712
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7
Location: 14740 Mack, Detroit, 48215
Event: Customer Appreciation
Seeking Volunteers: No
21. Organization: One Detroit Credit Union
Contact: DeSean McGhee, 313-209-7817
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7
Location: 15123 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, 48203
Event: Customer Appreciation
Seeking Volunteers: No
22. Organization: Kilbourne Block #1
Contact: Ruby Kennedy, 313.918.4799
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. / 12pm-7:30pm
Location: Eden Gardens Pocket Park. Glenfield between Annsbury and Roseberry
Event: Having a joint festival of Eden Gardens 16 blocks on Glenfield between Annsbury n Roseberry. Each block will have a table, etc. Plan to have a variety of activities for kids...bounce houses, trampolines, face painting, etc.
Seeking Volunteers: No
23. Organization: The McKinney Foundation
Contact: Tiah McKinney, Ph. D, 313-475-8774
Date/Time: Weds., Aug. 11 / 12pm-3pm
Location: Milliken State Park and Harbor, 1900 Atwater, Detroit, 48207 (COVID-19 Compliant Format)
Event : "Celebrating a Healthier Detroit" Theme (NEW!): Fostering Resilience Through Healthy Living. An Overview of COVID-19 Compliant Format: Live Event The McKinney Foundation in partnership with key program partners will provide grocery give-a-ways, “grab & go” meal pickup, and other beneficial health resources for the community. During the live event, vehicles will line up curbside to allow volunteers to deliver bulk groceries and “grab & go” meals directly to vehicles. In addition, families will receive a registration bag filled with valuable information and relevant resources.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
24. Organization: Positive images
Contact: Charlotte Hunter, 3135204878
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 27 / 9am-3pm
Location: 700 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, 48207
Event: Clean up from and back of property cook hot dogs and refreshments 9-3 also clean in front and on the side of property and sweep the street.
Seeking Volunteers: No
25. Organization: Mack Alive
Contact: Artina Hardman, 313-574-5900
Date/Time: Sat., Aug 7 / 10am-3pm
Location: 3745 Fischer, Detroit, 48214
Event: Clean up and curb painting Weed removal refreshments.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
26. Organization: Alkebulan Village
Contact: Marvis Cofield, 313-421-7906
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Location: 7701 Harper, Detroit, 48213
Event: Martial Arts demonstration and cleanup in the neighborhood We will have cleanup between 9-11, 11-12pm martial arts training, 12-1:00pm Lunch provided by Culinary
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
27. Organization: Regent Park Community Association
Contact: Willa Ray, 313.757.0012
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 2-4pm
Location: Bringard-Boulder Park, Detroit, 48205
Event: Ice cream social to be held at Bringard - Boulder Park
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
28. Organization: Eden Gardens Community Association
Contact: Karen Knox, 313-587-4949
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Location: 12292 Glenfield, Detroit, 48213
Event: Clean up and food
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
29. Organization: RAHAM Inc.
Contact: Phillip Sample, 313-424-2652
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 2-5pm
Location: 16970 Carlisle, Detroit, 48205
Event: Community Engagement Day in the 48205 with vacant lot clean up, school supply give away, light refreshments and drive in movie set up . We will clean up the space where the days events will take place; a vacant lot next to a church at 2-4pm, school supply give away from 5 until gone (will also have information for resources for parents) movie and refreshments will commence at dusk.
Seeking Volunteers: No
30. Organization: SAMARITAN CAFE
Contact: Theresa Sparks, 313-693-6005
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 8am-12pm
Location: 5555 Conner, Detroit, 48213 - Cafe (lower level)
Event: TBD
Seeking Volunteers: No
31. Organization: Sidewalk Detroit
Contact: Augusta Morrison, 313-409-8128
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 14 / 2-9pm
Location: 259 Manistique, Detroit, 48215
Event: The 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns this year, with a new format, focusing on hyper-local, creative experiments across the city! The Festival will take place across 4 weekends from July 24 - August 14 in outdoor locations throughout Detroit. Sidewalk Festival supports the work of artists pushing creative boundaries. The festival is anchored in celebrating non-traditional performance spaces.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
32. Organization: MMWI NETWORK
Contact: Minyetta Nelson, 313-293-1690
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 8am-9pm
Location: 12527 Promenade, Detroit, 48213
Event: BOUNCE HOUSES, RESOURCES, GIVEAWAYS, RAFFLES, BARBEQUES
Seeking Volunteers: No
33. Organization: U SNAP BAC
Contact: Jawana Jackson, 313-640-1100
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-1pm
Location 14901 E. Warren, Detroit, 48224
Event: Food and School Supply Distribution
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
34. Organization: Possibility: Detroit / Safest City Coalition
Contact: Jeffrey Thompson, 248-987-8739
Date/Time: TBD
Location: 15491 Maddelein, Detroit, 48205
Event: The Safest City Coalition is committed to working with the various organizations in and around the City of Detroit to have Detroit be the safest city of it's size in the world by the end of 2035.
Seeking Volunteers: No
35. Organization: Baldwin Seyburn Cleanup Crew
Contact: Deborah Edwards, 313-469-2733
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 1-7pm
Location: 4037 Baldwin, Detroit, MI 48214
Event: Alley and lot cleanup.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
37. Organization: Pearl Girlz
Contact: Alvia Watt, 313 348 3286
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 14 / 5am-7am
Location: 8300 e. Jefferson Ave. #105, Detroit, 48214
Event: Clean up Sweep up Add greenery & potted plants Add organic soil Remove excess growth
Seeking Volunteers: No
38. Organization: POSITIVE IMAGES
Contact: Charlotte Hunter, 313-520-4878
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-2pm
Location: 11363 Lakepointe, Detroit, 48224
Event: Clean up and picnic
Seeking Volunteers: No
39. Organization: Hereford Street Block Club
Contact: James Ribbron, 586 744 6103
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: 5949 Hereford, Detroit, 48224
Event: Podcast, clean-up & gardening
Seeking Volunteers: No
40. Organization: Stafford House Inc.
Contact: Patricia Dockery, 313-443-5485
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 /10am-4pm
Location: 9301 Oakland Ave., Detroit, 48211
Event: Stafford House will host a comunity clean up in conjunction with its annual Outdoor Flea Market, featuring vendors from the North End Neighborhood with new and used items for sale. We clearing the property at 9301 Oakland Ave, a Commercial block. We are painting the block-long structure to clean up graffiti, providing landscape clearing, alley clean-up and other clean-up enhancements for the neighborhood. We are definitely in need of cleaning tools, paint, and supplies to support the clean-up. Our event will have great music and free food.
Seeking Volunteers: No
41. Organization: Imperial Belmont Spectrum
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
42. Organization: BP Gas/ Six Mi & Dequindre
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location
Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
43. Organization: Mobil Gas / 1-75
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
44. Organization: Marathon Gas
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
45. Organization: Pete's Grill
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
46. Organization: Karr Auto Sales
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
47. Organization: Black Family Development Inc.
Contact: Derek Blackmon, 313-758-0150
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: *14685 Eastburn, Detroit, 48205
*9745 Kengsington, Detroit, 48224
Event: Mohican-Regent & Yorkshire Woods Young Males Support
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
48. Organization: EASTSIDE UNITY BLOCK ASSOCIATION
Contact: Patricia Marshall, 313-521-5068
Date/Time: Sat., Aug 7 - Sat., Aug. 14 / 12-6pm
Location: 15493 Mapleridge, Detroit, 48205
Event: HOMES OF SENIORS AND DISABLED RESIDENTS WILL BE SERVICED (VARIOUS MAINTENANCE AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS). A WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE EVENING. TENTATIVE RALLY ON SAT., AUG. 14.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
49. Organization: Dequindre Good Neighbor Block Club
Contact: Regina Gavin, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park - 2034 East 8 Mile Rd Dad Butter Park, Detroit, 48234
Event: Coming together with Community United For progress CUP to bring unity and resources to the 3rd district community.
Seeking Volunteers: No
50. Organization: Great Communities Now
Contact: Norma Danzie, 313-303-5034
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: Commemoration Park/Corner of Kelly & Whittier, Detroit, 48224
Event: Clean Commemoration Park at Kelly and Whittier
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
51. Organization: Detroit Kiwanis Club No.1
Contact: Sejla Kulaglic, 734-664-2332
Date/Time: Tues., Aug 3 / 5-8pm
Location: Kiwanis #1 Park - 6531 Kercheval, Detroit, 48207
Event: In partnership with the Mt Elliot Business and Community Association (MEBCA), we will clean up the Kiwanis #1 Park on Kercheval and Concord and the surrounding area at our August club meeting.
Seeking Volunteers: No
52. Organization: Dorician Chapter No. 32
Contact: Carla Thomas, 313-578-1095
Date: Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 6-8pm
Location: 3500 McDougall St., Detroit, 48207
Event: Community Beautification Project. Clean up debris and plant flowers surrounding the property lines.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
53. Organization: Mapleridge Block Club
Contact: Pamela Willis, 313-293-9532
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / Until homes are complete.
Location: 15430 Mapleridge & 15431 Mapleridge, Detroit, 48205
Event: Clean up
Seeking Volunteers: No
54. Organization: Cadillac Blvd Block Club
Contact: Delores Orr, 313-308-7568
Date/Time: TBD
Location; TBD
Event: TBD
Seeking Volunteers: TBD
55. Organization : Earth Community
Contact: Molly Surowitz, 312-446-6251
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 3-9pm
Location: 19730 Ralston, Detroit, MI 48203
Event: Earth Community World Partie Day. A community celebration to commemorate the life Professor Marvin Marvin Surowitz with music and spoken word. A lifelong Detroiter, Marvin was an activist, college professor and author. He brought people together and inspired others to live their best lives. Performers include his family and friends. Performers/Speakers include: Lauren Chiasson The Barefoot poet-Improv Jazz and Blues Eden Winter & Larry Genoa Dr. Detroit Michael Whitty Susan Sunshine Violet Brooks Temple of the Holy Smoke Band, Tommy Spaghetti, Wolfgang & Friends Comfort Lord MollyWop Muruga Cosmic Boogi
Seeking Volunteers: No
56. Organization: Ford Resource and Engagement Center East
Contact: Justin Kimpson, 313-590-1715
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9:30-11:30am
Location: 15491 Maddelein St., Detroit, 48214
Event: We will be hosting a Food Distribution 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Seeking Volunteers: No
57. Organization: Carlisle Connector Block Club
Contact: Eileen Bourne, 313-529-2158
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-4pm
Location: 16094 Carlisle, Detroit, 48205
Event: BEAUTIFICATION AND CLEANUP of the NEIGHBORHOOD
Seeking Volunteers: No
58. Organization: Feed Your Neighborhood LL
Contact: LeJuan Council, 313-971-9256
Date/Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Event: TBD
Seeking Volunteers: TDB
59. Organization: Imperial Fresh Markets
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
60. Organization: EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN MEN HOME
Contact: Toni McIlwain, 313-485-8138
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-2pm
Location: 855 Ashland, Detroit, 48215
Events: Neighborhood Cleanup and picnic; 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
61. Organization: Virtual Academy
Contact: Jose Rodriguez, 313-712-5182
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-2pm
Location: 853 Ashland, Detroit, 48215
Events: Neighborhood Cleanup and picnic; 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Seeking Volunteers: No
62. Organization: First Congregational Church of Detroit
(Underground Railroad Living Museum)
Contact: Janet Henderson, 313-879-9236
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 4724 Woodward, Ave., 48202
Event: Underground Railroad Living Museum reopening and the reopening of our Sanctuary. Cleaning up the Neighborhood, Hotdogs, Chips, and Juice giveaway. Underground cast handing out brochures, music, a Bazaar or rummage sale, Hospitality Tables, Tours of our 177 year old Church, Popcorn.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
63. Organization: PBPC FOREVER(TM)
Contact: Donald Phillips, 313-808-4763
Dat/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: ACC Youth Center, 62 West Seven Mile @ John R, Detroit, 48203
Event: Promote Fatherhood and Fatherhood Information, etc. and community resources, etc.
Seeking Volunteers: No
64. Organization: Detroit Graduate Chapter Groove Phi Groove SFI
Contact: FI. Jeffrey Wager, 313-408-8091
Location: 7504 Dexter Ave, Detroit, 48206
Event: Front yard, front porch, front lawn pop- up vendors on lawn BBQ cook out Food truck(s) in front dancing and music in the front of house. Sidewalk chalk drawing
Seeking Volunteers: No
65. Organization: Dominican Literacy Center
Contact: Kimberly Williams, 313-320-6566
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 5555 Conner St., Suite 1414, Detroit, 48213
Event: Literacy Walk and Book Give-Away
Seeking Volunteers: No
66. Organization: EASTWOOD BLOCK CLUB
Contact: Bertha Brackett, 313-626-1122
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: 15411 EASTWOOD ST., DETROIT, 48205
Event: NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP AND BEAUTIFULCATION
Seeking Volunteers: No
67. Organization: FIELD STREET BLOCK CLUB ASSOCIATION
Contact: Paule Cruz Takash, 310 666 4693
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-6pm
Location: 2218 Field, Detroit, 48214
Event: NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY BASH! DON'T BE SHY! MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS! o BBQ! Bring the whole family o Turnout for LIVE MUSIC by neighborhood talents o Showcase YOUR best HUSTLE moves or Learn from the BEST OTHER FEATURES o Beautiful Urban Garden Products grown by residents (ask how YOU can start a home garden) o Seniors! Help us plan upcoming 101 TECH Workshop for Seniors o Discover Block Club activities supporting Field St neighbors w/home repair, utilities, etc.
Seeking Volunteers: No
68. Organization: Girl 2 Goddess
Contact: Mahalieka Muhammad, 313 279 8259
Date/Time: Multiple Dates & Times (see description below)
Location: Virtual / www.girl2goddess.org/contact-us
Event: Community Baby Shower Focus Groups, mom/baby needs assessments and virtual baby showers for women and girls 12-17. Part of our mission is to help lower infant mortality rates, provide financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to provide a path to home ownership, and more. This event has multiple days of service. Moms who want to learn more and/or participate, please subscribe to www.https://www.girl2goddess.org/contact-us. Thank you.
Seeking Volunteers: No
69. Organization: Operating Engineers 324
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
70. Organization: Lakewood Park One Block Club
Contact: Victoria Thomas, 313 615 1966
Date/Time: Every Saturday / Aug. 7 - Aug. 30, 10am-3pm
Location: 781 Lakewood St, Detroit, 48215
Event: Alley of Fame/Yellow Brick Rd. - Clean up alley and build rain garden as well as an outdoor African American museum.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
71. Organization: Latisha Johnson's Volunteer Appreciation
Contact: Latisha Johnson, 313 670 7070
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 16311 E. Warren, Detroit, 48224
Event: Volunteer Appreciation
Seeking Volunteers: No
72. Organization: Crime Stoppers
Contact: Shirley Schuler, 586-215-7070
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
73. Organization: Dedicated Senior Medical Center
Contact: Ivory Fuller, Sr. 248-508-4072
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-3:30pm
Location: 13210 E. Jefferson, Detroit, 48215
Event: Meet the Doctor at the clinic. Have Blood pressure checked ,Diabetes awareness ,podiatry and healthy heart education.
Seeking Volunteers: No
74. Organization: OBAMA WEEKEND COMMITTEE
Contact: James Ford, 586 918 3061
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 4pm
Location: 8900 E. Jefferson, Detroit, 48214
Event: Repair fence on Marina & Jefferson
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
WESTSIDE
1. Organization: Demographic Inspirations-Detroit
Contact: Ronald Matten, 586-260-7409
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - 2pm
Location: 15368 Fairfield, Detroit, 48238
Event: Front yard makeover
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
2. Organization: Art by Docswan
Contact: George Swan, 313-760-8127
Date/Time: Sat., Aug 7 / 10am - 5pm
Location: 18690 Birchcrest Dr., Detroit, 48221
Event: “Art in the Tent” exhibit features all original handcrafted works of art and sculpture. More than 250 items will be on display during the Neighborhood's Day exhibit with a special discount offered to holders of the Arise Detroit member card holders. Exhibit times are from. 10:am through 5 pm.
Seeking Volunteers: No
3. Organization: Paved Way Block Club
Contact: Rev. Cynthia Lowe, 313-934-1790
ate/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 2pm
Location: Castleton, Detroit, 48227
Event: Cleanup on Castleton , between Schafer and Shirley.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
4. Organization: Washburn Unity Block Club
Contact: Linda Warner, 313-646-3258
Date/Time: Sat., Sat., Aug., 7 / 12on - 5pm
Location: 17176 Washburn, Detroit, 48221
Event: activities, bouncers and more, free food, face painting
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
5. Organization: National Inspirational Role Models Visionaries (NIRMV)
Contact: Darlene House, 313-778-1550
Date/Time: Sat., Sat., Aug., 7 / Anytime
Location: 18701 Grand River, Detroit, 48223
Event: NIRMV presents Reading Rewards Stay-At-Home Party II. with Amazing American Adventures theme featuring 2021 NIRMV Recommended Reading List Kids Edition Launch. Everyone who responds to flyer invitation gets mailed celebration kit. Kits include age-group-targeted activities, party favors and treats. Then, they can join in the fun at any convenient time on event day. Participation prizes drawings will be held for the three age groups to provide awards after event.
Seeking Volunteers: No
6. Organization: Imperial Royalty LLC
Contact: Kelly McAlpine, 586-350-5082
Date/Time: Sun., May 8 / 8am - 5pm
Location: 13974 Steel, Detroit, 48227
Event: We will do a green energy project that creates electricity and also conserves water. It will start at 8 am and end at 5pm.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
7. Organization: Princeton Street Block Club
Contact: Gwendolyn Knowles, 313-515-0068
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 11am - 4pm
Location: 16585 Princeton, Detroit, 48221
Event: Games, health clinic, music, political/civic leaders, yard sales, U of DM TENN (Campus Kitchen) Appreciation Foodfest
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
8. Organization: Rippling Hope
Contact: Carl Zerwek, 512-704-1230
Date/Time: Sat., 10am-2pm
Location: 12081 Joy Rd., Detroit, 48228
Event: Community Resource Day: Garage sale, pet food giveaway, hot dogs, refreshments, clean up.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
9. Organization: Citizens with Challenges
Contact: Otis Mathis, 313-213-3871
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 8pm
Location: 1875 S. Deacon St., Detroit, 48217
Event: DetailsData collection on vacant lots and home to come with a clean-up plan from 10:00 - 5:00 pm. Breaking Bread: 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Kemeny Recreation Center
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
10. Organization: Churchill Block Club
Contact: Leonora Winston, 313-452-6020
Date/Time:
Location: 7405 Churchill St., Detroit, 48206
Event: Block party, clean up, health and wellness info-session.
Seeking Volunteers: No
11. Organization: Core City Neighborhoods
Contact: Willie Cambell, 313-894-5983
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am - 3pm
Location: Multiple locations within CCN Area
Event: Clean & landscape yards. Give free clothing to anyone in need. Serve free food at Community Cook out.
Seeking Volunteers: No
12. Organization: Holistic Developmental Community Center
Contact: Jacqueline Holt, 313-460-8778
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - 2pm
Location: 17505 Second Ave., Detroit, 48203
Event: Free Book Bags and School Supplies Free Snacks
Seeking Volunteers: No
13. Organization : Real Detroit #1#2#3#4#5#6#7 neighborhood association
Contact: Real Coach Garnet Mims, 310-927-1381
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 7 AM until 9 PM sun up to sundown we are alive and kickN
Location: 16228 Tireman Dr., Detroit, 48228
Event: On that day we are setting up a program where we will do clean up and fun in the sun an event in all the districts in the city of Detroit 123456 and 7...That’s right we’re making history teamwork makes our dream work
Seeking Volunteers: No
12. Organization: Diamonds Inspiring Virtue And Success
Contact: Marjonie Chapman, 248-595-2372
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 1pm -4pm
Location: 7700 Puritan / Maggie Lees Community Center, Detroit, 48238
Event: We will be serving in the neighborhood. Boarding houses, cleaning the neighborhood while passing out book bags, school supplies
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
13. Organization: College Park Community Association
Contact: Ethel McTaw, 313-747-8353
Date / Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: 18673 Winthrop, Detroit, 48235
Event: Gathering at Bale Park Playground located between Margarita near Greenfield. To bring CPCA together.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
14. Organization: Blessed Ground Community Ministries
Contact: Eric Edwards, 313-673-9128
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am - 4pm
Location: 8300 Fenkell, Detroit, 48238
Event: Community Day Community Resources available(Health, Job Search, Financial Literacy,Outreach)
Seeking Volunteers: No
15. Organization: St. Mary's Block Club,
Contact: Ola Claiborne, 313-492-3584
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7
Location: 15781 St. Mary's ( Block between Pilgrim & Event: Neighborhood meet and greet registration with food, prizes, games, entertainment & neighbor hood proud presentations.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
16. Organization: Force Detroit
Contact: Keith Bennett, 248-320-5315
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10a.m.-5 p.m
Location: 2727 Second, Ste. 164, Detroit, 48201
Event: TBD
17. Organization: Spa A Peel studio
Contact: Wanda Bynum, 313-520-7427
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Event: My staff and I will be picking up trash along the Grand River corridor starting at Evergreen down to Warwick. This will help to clean up a lot of the litter that manages to build up throughout the summer months.
Seeking Volunteers: No
18. Organization: Stoepel Curtis 7 Mile Block Club
Contact: Evelyn House, 313-862-9194
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 3pm
Location: 18287 Stoepel, Detroit, 48227
Event: Sidewalk chalk drawings Rock Painting in Community Garden Stoepel Block Sale at lot on Curtis and Stoepel Meet, Eat & Greet at lot on Curtis and Stoepel Garden Tour and Plant Swap in Community Garden Cleanup, help in neighbor's gardens;
Seeking Volunteers: No
19. Organization: YOUNG MEN N MOTION
Contact: Minnie Davis, 313-443-5146
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 1am - 1pm
Location: 19300 Greenfield, Detroit, 48235
Event: Cleanup at Mathis Community Center
Seeking Volunteers: No
20. Organization: The DeMarco Project
Contact: Kim Clark, 5863220397
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location: Dad Butler Park/behind Belmont Shopping Center, 19607 Dequindre St., Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
21. Organization: Livernois 2 Clark Neighborhood Association
Contact: Amanda Holiday, 3134603444
Date / Time: Tues., Aug. 3 / 5:30 - 8pm
Location: Boyer Park, Corner of W. Vernor and Dragoon, Detroit, 48209
Event: Our monthly block club meeting is held on Tuesday August 3rd. We would like to hold a family friendly outdoor yard games event from 5:30-7pm in partnership with the Unity in our Community Timebank then our regular block club meeting from 7-8pm. It will be a fun event.
Seeking Volunteers: No
22. Organization: O'Hair Park Community Association
Contact: Yelena Ramautar, 313-996-5561
Date / Time: Sat., Aug. 14 / 12pm-5pm
Location: 19400 Pembroke, Detroit, 48219
Event: Stahelin side of O'Hair Park Details: -Water slide, bounce house, kids activities for children -basketball game for teens and young adults -games and activities for seniors -book bag giveaway -free food - DJ & entertainment -raffles and prizes
Seeking Volunteers: No
23. Organization: Hartwell Block Club
Contact: Piper Carter, 646.246.1429
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-5pm
Location: 13515 W. Chicago & 13241 W. Chicago, Detroit, 48228
Event: We will have a day of cleaning up the two empty lots on the corner of Hartwell & W. Chicago. We’ll also have bbq, a martial arts demonstration, & a playlist of positive music.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
24. Organization: Detroit Blight Busters
Contact: John George, 313-978-7218
Date/Time: Mon.-Sat. / 9am - 5pm
Location: 17340 Lahser, Detroit, 48219
Event : Artist Village Detroit Farm City Detroit
Seeking Volunteers: No
25. Organization: One Detroit Credit Union
Contact: Shandel Small, 313-209-8132
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7
Location: 1:630 Howard St, Detroit, 48226
Event: Customer Appreciation
Seeking Volunteers: No
26. Organization: Buffalo Soldiers MC of Michigan
Contact: Lawrence Hall, 13 598 8772
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 /4-9pm
Location: 13100 Puritan, Detroit, 48227
Event: TBD
Seeking Volunteers: No
27. Organization: Gregory J Reed Scholarship Foundation
Contact: Gregory Reed, 313-510-8276
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 2pm
Sat., Aug. 14 / 10am - 2pm
Sat., Aug. 21 / 8am - 4pm
Location:
910 Merrill Plaisance, Detroit, 48203
and 18461 West McNichols Detroit, 48219
Event:
*August 7 Cruise Clean up cruise route from Palmer to Rosedale West McNichols area 910 Merrill Plaisance 10-2pm
*August 14 Clean up phase 2 Blocks route 10-2 pm
*August 21 Cruise Showcase classic cars 8-4 pm Piquette Museum, Palmer Park, West McNichols
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
28.Organization: Santa Barbara - Margareta/Clarita Block Club
Contact: Sharon Kelso, 313.779.5083
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-6pm
Location: Santa Barbara Dr. between Margareta and Clarita, Detroit, 48219
Event: Meet and Greet Welcome new neighbors
Seeking Volunteers: No
29. Organization: War on Trash
Contact: Monique Baker McCormick
Date/Time: TBD
Location: 20169 James Couzens, Detroit, 48235
Event: Tbd
30. Organization: Hollywood Golf Institute
Contact: Selina Johnson, 313-338-4011
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am - 2pm
Location: Rouge Driving Range, 11701 Burt Rd, Detroit, 48228
Event: Junior (Youth) Golf
Seeking Volunteers: No
31. Organization: VIP Mentoring
Contact: Kimberly Vann, 313-820-2085
Date/TIme: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-1pm
Location: 2470 Collingwood, Detroit, 48206
Event: Resource and Expungement Clinic - Help people to navigate the new Clean Slate Law and get them started with their expungements. Be sure to connect them with other resources in the community.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
32. Organization: Michigan Radio
Contact: Steven Chrypinski, 734-771-5787
Date/Time: TBD
Locations: TBD
Even: Interested in being a Neighborhoods Day sponsor and providing volunteers to help with events, as needed.
33. Organization: Kimmie Horne Productions, Inc.
Contact: Kimmie Horne, 313-673-5978
Date/Time: Sat. - Sun., August 13th and 14th, 2021
Location: 26000 Evergreen, Southfield, 48075 (Southfield Civic Center)
Event: The KIMMIE HORNE Jazz Festival
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
34. Organization: Virginia Park Community-12th St.
Contact: Venita Thompkins, 313.828.9905
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 10am-3pm
Location: 1710 W. Philadelphia, Detroit, 48206
Event: Block cleanup and neighboring alleys Beautification of streets: Philadelphia in Virginia Park Community/12th St.
Seeking Volunteers: No
35. Organization: Rose of Sharon Block Club
Contact: Sharon Matthews, 248-747-0988
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-5pm
Location: 15471 Fairfield St., Detroit, 48238
Event: Details* Schools Supplies for back to boys and girls and assorted items for all ages, giveaway a curbside without drawing large crowds * Serve Senior Citizen, encouraging young adult to help with painting, etc., sprucing up something, and food delivery
Seeking Volunteers: No
36. Organization: The Blue Print
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10:30am - 4pm
Location: 7540 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Alley clean up Parking lot cleanup
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
37. Organization: Sips On Six
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-12pm
Location: 7512 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Alley and lot cleanup
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
38. Organization: Detroit is Different
Contact: Khary Frazier, 313-598-0408
Date/Time: Thurs., Aug. 5 / 5-9pm
Location: 1634 Clements, Detroit, 48238
Event: A lot of Studio- outdoor podcast and performance on vacant lot in Hope Village (Focus Hope) community. Thurs Aug 5th Podcast: Detroit Fashion, with Kool Ade, Josh Adams, and Piper Carter Performance: Gayelynn McKinney, Jazz.
Seeking Volunteers: No
39. Organization: Birwood Block Club Association
Contact: Rachel Watts, (248) 946-6553
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am - 4:30pm
Location: 12795 Birwood, Detroit 48238
Event: The Birwood Block Club Association, along with neighbors and friends will be cleaning up a vacant home that has become a neighborhood (illegal) dumps site. The debris consist of: -all kinds of trash (concrete, car parts, ceiling fans) -trees -toys -furniture -etc. It is located between Fullerton and Buena Vista (on the corner of Buena Vista). The clean-up effort will take place on the official Neighborhood Day, August 7, 2021. We will began promptly at 10:00am and end around 4:00-4:30. We will also provide refreshment for those who participate. (Refreshments will have to be approved by block club) -hot dogs -bottled water -juice -small chips.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
40. Organization: Sidewalk Detroit
Contact: Augusta Morrison, 313-409-8128
Date/Time: Sat., July 24 / 2-8pm
Location: 12041 Dexter, Detroit, 48206
Event: The 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns this year, with a new format, focusing on hyper-local, creative experiments across the city! The Festival will take place across 4 weekends from July 24 - August 14 in outdoor locations throughout Detroit. Sidewalk Festival supports the work of artists pushing creative boundaries. The festival is anchored in celebrating non-traditional performance spaces.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
41. Organization: Sidewalk Detroit
Contact: Augusta Morrison, 313-409-8128
Date/Time: Sat., July 31 / 2-9pm
Location: 12041 Dexter, Detroit, 48206
Event: The 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns this year, with a new format, focusing on hyper-local, creative experiments across the city! The Festival will take place across 4 weekends from July 24 - August 14 in outdoor locations throughout Detroit. Sidewalk Festival supports the work of artists pushing creative boundaries. The festival is anchored in celebrating non-traditional performance spaces.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
42. Organization: Sidewalk Detroit
Contact: Augusta Morrison, 313-409-8128
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 5-10pm
Location: 18917 Joy Rd., Detroit, 48228
Event: The 8th Annual Sidewalk Festival, Detroit’s most colorful and unique outdoor celebration of performance and installation art returns this year, with a new format, focusing on hyper-local, creative experiments across the city! The Festival will take place across 4 weekends from July 24 - August 14 in outdoor locations throughout Detroit. Sidewalk Festival supports the work of artists pushing creative boundaries. The festival is anchored in celebrating non-traditional performance spaces.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
43. Organization: NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Contact: Avis Doughton, 313-693-6005
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-5pm
Location: 8430 Linwood, Detroit, 48206
Event: COMMUNITY PICNIC
Seeking Volunteers: No
44. Organization: A Y S I A C D C
Contact: Pastor Annie Adams, PhD
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 13321 Puritan, Detroit, 48227
Event: Community Clean-Up & Picnic with a Purpose. Fun Food and Friendship. Bounce House for kids. Meet and Greet local Book Authors. Destined to Win! Vendor set-ups. Gospel music, encouraging words. Fun activities! Join us under the tent.
45. Organization: Holy Ground Missionary Baptist Church
Contact: Mary Harris, 313 717 3409
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 13321 Puritan, Detroit, 48227
Event: Community Cleanup & Picnic With a purpose. Fun, Food, & Friendship. Bounce House for kids. Meet & Greet local book Authors. We are Destined to win! Vendor set ups. Gospel Music. Encouraging Words. Fun Activities.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
46.Organization: Workhorse Services
Contact: Norman Adams, (313) 415-0274
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Event: Clean Up and Picnic with a purpose. Fun, Food, and Friendship. Bounce House for kids. Meet & Greet local Book Authors. Destined to Win! Vendor Set-Ups. Gospel Music. Encouraging Words. Fun Activities!
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
47. Organization: Hott Flash Productions
Contact: Angela Verges, 313-835-5722
Location: 13321 Puritan Ave., Detroit, 48227
Event: Community Clean Up & Picnic with a Purpose. Fun, Food, and Friendship. Bounce House for kids. Meet & Greet local Book Authors. Destined To Win! Vendor Set- Ups. Gospel Music. Encouraging Words. Fun Activities!
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
48. Organization: Calvary United Methodist Church
Contact: Pastor Will Council, 734-512-7973
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-3pm
Location, 15050 Hubbell Street, Detroit, 48227
Event: "Getting Back-Together" Celebration Food Games for all ages Vendors Information Tables Gently Used Clothes/Toys Giveaway
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
49. Organization: Trio's
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Location: 7504 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Clean up 3 blocks around the area.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
50. Organization: Havanna's
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9a-1pm
Location: 7500 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Clean up 3 blocks around the area.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
51. Organization: Winn Suite
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Location: 7526 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Clean up 3 blocks around the area.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
52. Organization: Platinum Six
Contact: Ernest Smith, 313-350-3887
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Location: 7534 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48221
Event: Clean up 3 blocks around the area.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
53. Organization: Changing Lives and Staying Sober (CLASS Agency)
Contact: Crystal Staffney, 313-412-4160
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-3pm
Location: 16621 Lahser, Detroit, 48219
Event: DJ, Free prizes, kids games, health screening.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
54. Organization: Nehemiah Baptist Church
Contact: Audry Turner, (313) 218-8437
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 5-7pm
Location: 13100 Puritan & 13114 Puritan, Detroit, 48223 Event: Block Party
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
55. Organization: Lending An Ear
Contact: T. Watson, 517-377-6250
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 13221 Puritan, Detroit, 48221
Event: Community Clean up Picnic with a purpose Bringing the community together
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
56. Organization: The Queen’s Community Workers Inc.
Contact: Victoria Johnson, 313 207 7747
Date/Time: TBD
Location: 10025 Grand River, Detroit, 48204
Event: Blight removal clean up alley & play ground Seeking Volunteers: No
57. Organization: The Art Zone
Contact: Dr. Shawn Renee Forman, 313-505-3574
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: 7663 Epworth, Detroit, 48204
Event: Clean debris and foliage from surrounding lots, cut grass, and bag debris and foliage for pickup.
Seeking Volunteers: No
58. Organization: MARYGROVE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Contact: Fred Watkins, 314-282-1625
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-1pm
Event: CLEANING UP NEIGHBORHOOD AND GARDEN LOTS
Seeking Volunteers: No
59. Organization: Larchmont & Tireman Block Club
Contact: Karen Walker, 313-671-6790
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 ' 12pm-7pm
Location: 4228 Larchmont, Detroit, 48204
Event: Youth relay race, student spelling bee, raffle, Block club membership recruitment. Food giveaway, Music & food. Classic and old car display.
Healthy Cooking Demonstration.
Block Clubs meet your neighbors.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
60. Organization : Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development
Contact: Anita Peek, 313-377-8416
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-3pm
Location: 4838 Spokane, Detroit, 48204
Event: Rosa & Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development will be hosting a "Gardening Day" in partnership with Arise Detroit's, Neighborhoods Day.
Seeking Volunteers: No
61. Organization: Cass community social services
Contact: Stephanie Donaldson, 313 478 8257
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 9am-2pm
Location: 11745 Rosa Parks, Detroit, 48206
Event: Rosa Parks Cass community includes tiny homes village
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
62. Organization: The CASOE Group, Inc.
Contact: Janice Smith, 313-622-4600
Date/Time: July 19, 2021 - August 22, 2021
Location: Online
Event: Connecting Through the Arts: Virtual Arts Program for Kids - www.thecasoegroup.org
Seeking Volunteers: No
63. Organization: Happy Homes Community Association
Contact: Charlotte Blackwell, 313-320-3872
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-3pm
Location: 13543-98 Compass, Detroit, 48227
Events: Happy Homes in partnership with Life Remodeled and El Beth El Temple will host a community fun day in the Happy Homes area.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
64. Organization: N.E. (Never Ending) Means Necessary inc
Contact: Robia Peoples, 231-375-4431
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-7pm
Location: 19141 Greenfield, Detroit, 48235
Event: Our organization would like to take our our city love to Peterson Park to clean up trash, debris, bring some attraction to this beautiful park. After the clean up activities, snacks and games, for the community who may find themselves wondering who we are and what's the cause.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
65. Organization: DeSoto Ellsworth Block Association aka D.E.B.A.
Contact: Betty A Varner, 313-310-9804
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 /9am-1pm
Location: 7303 Ellsworth, Detroit, 48238
Event: D.E.B.A. is having 2 different tasks, we are part of City of Detroit’s alley clean up program. We are cleaning alleys in our neighborhood. Some of the members, our District Manager and other city staff will be walking the pavement on Livernois talking to business owners and church pastors, regarding them getting involved with D.E.B.A.’S goals and missions to improve our community.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
66. Organization: West McNichols Business Association
Contact: Andre Bartell, 313 510-3035
Date/Time: Sat. Aug. 7 / 10am-3pm
Location: 18461 W MCNICHOLS RD, Detroit, 48219
Event: We would like to be a part of the rebuilding of our community looking forward to foster and implement initiatives that promote a clean and safe environment in the west McNichols community which will encourage residential and commercial economic development and vitality.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
67. Organization: Greater St. James Fire Baptized Holiness Church of God of the Americas
Contact: Elder Reginald Poellnitz, 313-623-3795
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 11am-4pm
Location: 3903 18th Street, Detroit, 48208
Event: 1. Free Games for Youth and Adults. 2. Free Refreshments: Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies and Soft Drinks. 3. Free Ice Cream Cones. 4. Information on UPCOMING "Outside Movie Night." 5. Free College Information available for Students.
Seeking Volunteers: No
68. Organization: Pride Area Community Council
Contact: Willie Dickerson, 313-478-4293
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 12240 Appoline Street, Detroit, 48227
Event: We will clean up the area around 12240 Appoline where our community garden is located.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
69. Organization: Plesant Grove Baptist Church
Contact: Louis Forsythe, 313-868-8144
Date/Time: Sun., Aug. 8 / 10-11:30am
Location: 13651 Dequindres, Detroit, 48212
Event: Outdoor Worship Service Sunday August 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Seeking Volunteers: No
70. Organization: LGBT Detroit
Contact: Curtis Lipscomb, 313 878 5388
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 7-10am
Location: 20025 Greenfield, Detroit, 48235
Event: LGBT Detroit will beautify the #SafeBraveSpace campus on Greenfield Rd
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
71. Organization: Trinity Faith UMC
Contact: Terran Johnson, 313-401-4546
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-2pm
Location: 19750 W. McNichols, Detroit, 48219
Event: Donating gently used clothing/shoes; new socks/underwear. School supplies and book bags.
Seeking volunteers: No
72. Organization: Ready Set Grow! 4-H Club
Contact: Carla Thomas, 313-578-1095
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 8am-11am
Location: 9357 Westwood, Detroit, 48228
Event: Community Clean-Up / Garden Work Day / Volunteer Appreciation Remove debris along Westwood and Chicago. Trim apple trees and remove overgrowth debris from the fence line. Apply mulch to garden beds. Assemble and fill raised bed for the fall planting season.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
73. Organization: Live6 Alliance
Contact: Caitlin Murphy, 313-204-3276
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 8am-1pm
Location: 7426 W. McNichols Rd, Detroit, 48221
Event: Clean up the Bagley and Fitzgerald neighborhoods with a starting point of 7426 W. McNichols Rd
Seeking Volunteers: No
74. Organization : SOUTHFIELD PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Contact: Mary Marsh, 313-463-1268
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 8am-12pm
Location: Greenview Wadsworth Park/18600 Wadsworth, Detroit, 48228
Event: Neighborhood cleanup
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
75. Organization: Anew Life Prosthetics and Orthotics
Contact: Kim Casteel, 734-552-9224
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-12pm
Location: 6438 Woodward, Detroit, 48202
Event: Clean up area in and around Woodard and Milwaukee, New Center.
Seeking Volunteers: No
76. Organization: Bennett Street Block Club BSBC
Contact: Delphine Jackson, 313-529-6944
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-7pm
Location: Bennet St from Lasher to Bentler, Detroit, 48219
Event: We are doing a Neighbor to Neighbor project. meaning all neighbors will have a chance to place projects in a virtual hat . From these projects we will choose those that are doable and needed most. For example yard clean-up, beautification projects flower and vegetable garden weeding ,hedge trimming , grass Cutting and so on..
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
77. Organization: Evergreen/Lahser 7-8 Mile Rds. Community Council (EL78CC)
Contact: Dorotyh Menefee, 313-407-8171
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 28 / 12-4pm
Location : Simmons Park - 19450 Chapel St, Detroit, 48219
Event: Park clean-up Neighborhood home clean-up Fun activities for neighborhood adults and children. Sidewalk chalk Baseball/Tball
Seeking Volunteers: No
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79. Organization: Apollo Market
Contact: Shirley Burch, 313-350-9622
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 12-3pm
Location I-75 Detroit, 48234
Event: Activities; civic speakers, school recruitment, refreshments, giveaways.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes
80. Organization: Abundance Of Truth Outreach Ministries
Contact: Kemieka Woods-Johnson, 313-977-1276
Date/Time:
Location: 13333 Puritan Ave, Detroit, 48227
Event: Community cleanup, picnic with activities,food and back to school supplies
Seeking Volunteers: No
81. Organization : Veterans Life USA
Contact: Mary Broaduf, 248-229-3217
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 9am-2pm
Location: Rouge Driving Range - 11701 Burt Rd, Detroit, 48224
Event: Promoting veterans
Seeking Volunteers: No
82. Organization: Melanyn Hytes,
Contact: Iesha Bailey, 209-898-4429
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 1-6pm
Location: Peterson Park/Curtis & Greenfield - 19141 Greenfield, Detroit, 48235
Events: Kid friendly activities, games and contests. 1pm - 6pm
Seeking Volunteers: No
83. Organization: ES Health Services
Contact: Carmen Holmes, 248-259-3324
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-4pm
Location: 19345 Livernois, Detroit, 48221
Event: Giving away brand new infant clothes and books. Healthy food menu along with desserts. Music entertainment. Good vibes good spirits
Seeking Volunteers: No
84. Organization: Generation II Generation
Contact: Jeanetta Riley, 248 796 2073
Date/Time: Multiple Dates & Times (see description below)
Location: 14200 W. 8 Mile, #37453, Oak Park, 48237
Event: Community Baby Shower Focus Groups, mom/baby needs assessments, and virtual baby showers for women and girls 12-17. Part of our mission is to help lower infant mortality rates, provide financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training to provide a path to homeownership, and more. This event has multiple days of service. Moms who want to learn more and/or participate, please subscribe reach out to info@generationiigeneration.com Thank you.
Seeking Volunteers: No
85. Organization Name: Brightmoor Music Series
Contact: Michael Williams, 313 694 6873
Date/Time: Tues., Aug. 3, 10, 17 & 24 / 5-8pm
Location: 14300 Burgess, Detroit, 48223
Event: BIRIGHTMOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL featuring entertainment throughout the summer - July, August and continuing through September.
Neighborhoods Day Event DATE(S), START & END Seeking Volunteers: Yes
86. Organization: The Center for Urban Youth & Family
Development
Contact: Marseille Arbuckle, 7344 377 0087
Date/Time: Sat., Aug. 7 / 10am-1pm
Location: 15827 Indiana, Detroit, 48238
Event: Clean up, bbq, bounce house.
Seeking Volunteers: Yes