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GNI/SKILLMAN GRANT INFORMATION
Prevention Network provides small grants as part of The Skillman Foundation's Good Neighborhood Initiative. This is a ten-year initiative to help re-build Detroit through planning and support for targeted neighborhoods.
Community Connections Grants are awarded in amounts up to $5000 for projects which are designed for and by target neighborhood residents and will have an impact on the specific goal for that neighborhood.
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The Good Neighborhoods are:
- Brightmoor: Zip Code: 48223 (partial)
- Chadsey-Condon: Zip Codes: 48210, 48209 (partial)
- Vernor: Zip Codes: 48209, 48210, 48217
- Osborn: Zip codes: 48205 (partial), 48234 (partial)
- North End/Central: Zip Codes: 48202, 48211 (partial)
- Cody-Rouge: Zip Codes: 48228 (partial), 48239 (partial)
ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS AT ANY STAGE FROM BRAINSTORMING IDEAS, PROJECT PLANNING, APPLYING FOR A GRANT, TO PROJECT COMPLETION. WHEN APPROPRIATE, ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED FOR UNSUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS TO RE-APPLY. CALL 800/968-4968 or 313/770-7057 or LISA LEVERETTE:LISA@PREVENTIONNETWORK.ORG
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Scholars - Apply
http://www.cayf.org/
Applications Currently Being Accepted
Applications are currently being accepted until March 13, 2013.
Please read the information below before applying.
Checklist
The application for CAYF Scholars Program is complete and valid only when you have submitted all of the following materials:
- Statement of need declaration
- Proof of family income (2011 W-2 an 2011 Federal Tax Return, or a statement of welfare)
- Resident in the City of Detroit
- Resume
- Essay
- An official transcript of grades and either the ACT or SAT results
- Three letters of recommendation. At least one must be from the high school counselor or instructor on official letterhead and one must be from an individual who is not associated with the high school
You will be given the opportunity to upload electronic versions of these documents, or you will be able to mail them in to:
Thelma Bush, Scholarship Program Manager
Coleman A. Young Foundation
2111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 600
Detroit, MI 48201
Eligibility
Applicants must be residents of the City of Detroit who will graduate from a City of Detroit high school - public, private or parochial - during the award year.
- Plan to attend one of the country's fully- accredited, Historically Black Colleges/Universities, or an accredited, four-year college or university in Michigan.
- Meet all admission requirements of the college or university.
- Plan to pursue a degree in an area of emphasis for the Foundation. Current areas include: Liberal Arts, Education, Economics, Finance, Engineering, and Science.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better. Consideration is given to students with lower grade point averages, when the potential to succeed and the determination to achieve are evident.
- Demonstrate financial need. Proof of annual family income is required. A 2011 W-2 tax form filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is required to accompany this application and must be signed by parent or guardian. The application is not accepted without this information.
- Complete a scholarship application and supply the required attachments.
- Proof of residence in the City of Detroit.
The Scholarship Award
CAYF awards scholarships of up to $5,000 annually for a maximum of $20,000 over 4 or 5 years to eligible graduating high school seniors. Funds must be used to pay for expenses related to attending college including tuition, fees, room and board, books, and transportation.
Notification of Finalists
Scholar semi-finalists will be notified no later than April 30th and must participate in an interview process. Finalists will be notified no later than May 5, 2012 and must participate in the annual awards program on Monday May 14, 2012.
Renewal of Awards
Scholarship awards of up to $5,000 per year are renewable for a maximum of $20,000 over 4 or 5 years. Recipients must continue to 1) demonstrate financial need, 2) maintain satisfactory academic performance, 3) demonstrate their ability to succeed, with proper tutoring, counseling and guidance, and 4) maintain a high level of community commitment and involvement.
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The Heat And Warmth Fund- THAW
THAW is a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency that provides utility paymebt assistance to Michigan residents in need. For more information visit www.thawfund.org
Agencies with available THAW funds:
Rosedale Park Baptist Church
14179 Evergreen
Detroit, MI 48223
313-538-1180
Fellowship Chapel
7707 W. Outer Drive
Detroit, Mi 48235
313-837-1182
Eligibility Requirements:
- Shut off notivce within the past 60 days is required.
- Account balance cannot exced $4000 for combined accounts/$2000 for single accounts.
- Bill/invoice is required for deliverable fuel vendors.
- Priority is given to households with children (under 18), senior citizens (65 or over) or someone who is physically disabled.
- Account must be residential, not commercial.
- Account must be in applicant's name and he/she must live at the service address.
- Applicant must obtain a State Emergency Relief "Decision Notice" from Michigan Department of Human Services (except seniors).
- Applicant myst pay unauthorized usage.
- Customer must have paid $225 on single/$450 on combined accounts within past six months.
- Proof of household income is required. Income must be at or below 60% of the current State Median Level. (See below information)
Family Size: 1 person-$29,911 2 person-$29,961 3 person-$37,010 4 person- $44,060 5 person-$51,109
Required Documentation
- Current MI State ID or Drivers License (address on ID has to match address on the account)
- Current proof on income for all household members
- Verification of Social Securtiy number (no copies need to be made of card. Used for verification purposes only)
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Detroit Parent Network
Parent Anonymous Support Group
The Parents Anonymous group is a safe, accepting, non-judgmental place to talk freely about being a parent. The groups teach parents more effective ways of providing safe and caring homes for their children.
• Connecting and Reconnecting with Your Children
• Family Goal Setting
• How to Discipline Your Children Positively
• Respect, Self-esteem, Responsibilities and Cooperation
• Child Development and Behavior
Sistah 2 Sister
A support group for real talk about issues that all women face
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6pm-8pm
Grandparents Support Group
A support group full of resources for grandparents who are raising children
@ Central Parent Resource Center, 2524 Tuxedo Street
Every Thursday from noon-2pm
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
Single Parent Support Group
A support group to obtain resources and have real talk about the challenges and rewards of single parenting
@ Payne Pulliam School, 2345 Cass
3rd Saturday of the month from 10am-12 pm
Please contact DPN for more information - (313) 309-1456.
@ Transforming Love Community Church, 15400 Plymouth Road
3rd Monday of the month from 5:30pm-7:30 pm
Mothers of Inmates
A support group for moms of incarcerated children
@ Fellowship Chapel Church, 7707 W. Outer Drive
Parents in Recovery
A support group, free of judgment, for parents recovering from all types of addiction
@ Operation Get Down, 10100 Harper Ave.Detroit Parents of Angels
A support group for parents who have lost children
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 6pm-8pm
Special Parents, Special Children
A support group for parents and caregivers of children who have learning disabilities, behavior issues, physical disabilites, or mental illness.
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 10am-12pm
New Directions
A support group for parents who are unemployed, starting a new career, or rejoining the workforce.
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Reconnecting
A support group for returning citizens who are reconnecting to employment, family, their children, community and themselves.
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
3rd Monday of the month from 1pm-3pm
Baby and Me
A support group for parents with children 0-5 years of age -- through activities parents discover new ways to nurture, teach and play.
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
3rd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 12pm-1pm
5 Star Teen Parenting
A support group for teens trying to balance becoming an adult while being a parent.
@ Youthville, 7375 Woodward
Please contact DPN for more information - (313) 309-1456.Every Friday from 10am-11am3rd Monday of the month from 6pm-8pm
Grants Available
Mini Grant Opportunities ranging from $500 to $5000 are available now to Brightmoor Residents, Service Providers and Community Groups from The Good Neighborhoods Community Connections Grant Program. For applications, information and grant guidelines, please contact Prevention Network at 800-968-4968 or Coordinator Lisa Leverette at 313-770-7057.
Education Alliance
A group of Parent's, teacher's and administrator's that work with children from the Brightmoor Community. Our goal is to work together to impact the quality of the education offered to our students. Our current projects include BCCAN and Safe Walking Paths Gompers 2011.
Brightmoor Career and College Access Network (BCCAN)
BCCAN is positioned to serve as the central hub for education access in Brightmoor where youth, parents, programs providers, and community inspire a college-going culture. Already, BCCAN has implemented several community-wide education initiatives. The continued focus of BCCAN is to coordinate educational programming particularly among post-secondary and career access networks. Through continued partnership efforts, especially with our education alliance, programs will reach more students. BCCAN aims to continue providing concrete experiences such as college visits, career days, college counseling, college nights, tutoring and mentoring programs and assisting in providing abstract experiences that shape a school, community center or other education institution's culture into a college and career planning culture.
Brightmoor Food Pantry Alliance
Contact for more information:
Akins, Richetta (313) 766-6041 rakins@brightmooralliance.org
Campbell, Linda lstewart22@aol.com
MacLEOD, Beth (313)923-3535 ex. 247 bmacleod@gcfb.org
Client Choice Pantry hours of Operation and Location:
@ 15125 Burt Rd. Detroit MI 48223
Mondays 3p-7p, Tuesday 10a-2p, Wednesday 10a - 2p
Individual Pantry Providers Schedule:
Brightmoor Community Center
14451 Burt Rd.
Contact: Peter Lisiecki (313) 531-0305
Email add. bccpiotr@sbcglobal.net
Households served per month – 68 headstart, 50 youth, 30 seniors
Cathedral of Faith
13925 Burt Rd.
Contact: Roslyn Bouier (313) 220-8544
Email add. bouierr@yahoo.com
Households served per month – 75-100
Pantry – 1st & 3rd Tues. of the month 5-6:30pm
Christ Church
14350 Wormer
Contact: Debbie Fosgard (734) 421-6205 email: dfosgard@gmail.com
Or Mark Einem (313) 534-3462 email: christredford@sbcglobal.net
Households served per month – 200-300
Pantry (food, clothing, household items) – 1st and 3rd Sats. of the mo. 9-11:30am
Citadel of Praise
20208 Lyndon
Contact: Vivian Brown (248) 632-4466
Email add. abbaf08@gmail.com
Households served per month – 150-200
Pantry – 3rd Sat. of the month 12-2:00pm
City Mission
20405 Schoolcraft
Contact: Toni Stove (313) 541-3531
Email add. Toni.Stove@City-Mission.org
Households served per month – 400
Pantry – 10am-3pm (target area- Westwood to Burt, I96 to Lyndon)
Forgotten Harvest Pantry – 2nd & 4th Fri. 1-3pm (target area Zip 48223)
Salvation Army Bed & Bread Truck – daily at 4pm
Holiday food delivery – Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas (target area – Westwood to Burt, I96 to Lyndon)
*Detroit Community Schools *Currently no pantry and not an Alliance member
12675 Burt Rd.
Contact: Marcelle Amen-Ra (313) 537-3570 ext. 509
Detroit Hope – not an Alliance member
16621 Lahser
Contact: Jeff Stoker (313) 433-9918
Email add. Jstoker@comcast.net
Pantry – Mon. – Fri. noon – 6pm
Detroit Northwest SDA Church
14301 Burt Road
Contact: Diamond Smith (313) 743-8472
Email add. MZDiamondT@msn.com
Households served per month – 60-100
Pantry – Every other Thurs. 10-1:00pm
Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church
15125 Burt Rd. (just S. of Fenkel)
Contact: Rev. Warfield (313) 717-7255 cell
Email add. jlwarfield@aol.com
Households served per month – 300 pantry, 300 congregate meals
Congregate meal – Every Thurs. 4-5pm
Pantry – Every Thurs. noon to 1pm
Northwestern Community Baptist Church
20225 Fenkel
Contact: Rev. Ware (248) 882-1608 cell
Email add. sanjafra1@att.net
Households served per month – 800
Pantry – Every Thurs. noon until out of food
Pure Word Missionary Baptist Church
20011 Grand River
Contact: Ava Willis (313)656-1828
Email add. willisava@yahoo.com
Households served per month – 200-230
Pantry (food and clothes) Every Wed. 1-2pm, Thurs. 3-4pm, Sun. 1-2pm
Rosedale Park Baptist Church
14179 Evergreen
Contact: Latricia Valentine (313) 657-2913
Email add. profdetail1@sbcglobal.net
Households served per month – 75-100
Pantry – 1st Mon. of the month
Salvation Army – Denby
20775 Pembroke
Contact: Karen Dorony (313) 537-2130
Email add. Karen_Dorony@salvationarmy.org
Pantry (food and utilities) Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30am-3:00pm by appointment (target area – zip codes 48219, 48223, 48235)
St. Christine Christian Services
15317 Dacosta (at Fenkel)
Contact: Annmary Demyan (313) 535-7272
Email add. annmarydemyan@yahoo.com
Households served per month – 1200 congregate meals, 600 pantry
Congregate meal – Every Tues. 2:30-4:30pm
