Ninth annual โOccupy The Cornerโ took place on Detroitโs east side
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield held her ninth annual โOccupy The Cornerโ event as hundreds gathered Friday evening at Coleman Young Playfield on the cityโs east side for a day of fun and special giveaways. Hundreds of families are going home with a free bike Friday (June 24) night, but the eventโs purpose goes beyond that.
New pledge helps Metro Detroit families facing eviction
The latest Gilbert Family Foundation donation to help Detroiters stay in their homes aims to address the eviction process. The Detroit Eviction Defense Fund is a $13 million donation that would allow those who qualify financially to have legal representation in what often is the fight of their lives.