Obama announces youth leadership initiative. Its easy to get overwhelmed by statistics that tell us how far we have to go before all kids in Detroit feel safe, supported and valued. 5200 Stecker St. GDYT 2023 will continue to provide in-person and online experiences designed to maintain social distancing and keep our youth, employers, and partners safe. Introducing the G.R.E.A.T. Founder, Visionary, Mentor, and Author, Latonya L. Garth continues to be a sturdy foundation for young black girls. Last year, over 8,000 local youth received employment, which is our goal again this year. /*-->*/. CITI Camp also includes a family involvement component. Last year, Detroit received a $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to reduce youth homelessness. Obtain Grant Information. Help us change lives and do good in Metro Detroit! 313-962-WORK (9675) san.thompson725 wrote: Detroit Impact has served there community for over 20 years by focusing on kids. How Mentors Help Shape Detroit's Youth. | Site by BeNe International Quick Links. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions, Assistance with High School Diploma or GED completion, Career training that leads to credentials and employment, Preparing and planning for 2- year or 4-year college enrollment, Career Coaching during enrollment and after program completion, Stipends for training and career exploration, Equipment, uniform & other work necessities provided, Connections to transportation, childcare, health services and housing subsidies. All Rights Reserved. Sign up for updates! After emerging from Emergency Management, Detroit's current Mayor Michael Duggan realized the importance of the DYVPI. djohnson3@sermetro.org. Reach Out to Youth. As an official program provider for Grow Detroits Young Talent, Street Team employs high school students in a six week program where each student can grow practically, socially and spiritually. Keep Growing Detroit is recruiting youth for our farm training program this spring!! We focus on literacy enrichment, leadership development, academic enrichment, and college readiness, mentoring, workforce development, partnerships, and collaboration. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Eastern Michigan University and is a former contributor to three other online publications. 248.884.8746 | [emailprotected]. Program services are offered free of charge and focus on career awareness, skill building and paid work experiences. YDF Grant Amount: $75,000 Development Centers Inc. . Locate something. Through DiscoverYourSpark.org and its summer companion effortSummerSparkSEM.org, parents can search for afterschool and summer programs across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. YDF Grant Amount: $75,000, The name says it all. Since 2007 we have been teaching kids in Detroit's toughest neighborhoods valuable life lessons - inside and outside the classroom and the boxing ring. You can find her poems scattered around the internet. DSO offers college age men and women the opportunity to live and serve in Detroit for two months, while receiving the formation to prepare them for a life of mission. YDF Grant Amount: $125,000. 1-800-285-WORK. Employers Support Detroit Youth About Our Program Thank you Funders and Partners for your support of 8000 Detroit youth with work experience this summer. This knowledge is necessary and motivating. The number is 313.963.2266. Copyright 2023 City of Detroit. City Camp offers day camps for Campers age 4 1/2 - 12 years of age and Counselors in Training (CIT) programs for ages 13-15. As an added strategy, Chief Craig added Children in Trauma Intervention Camp (CITI Camp). Powered by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, a Michigan Works! FAITH BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. [CDATA[/* >