New effort will bring quality, affordable housing solutions to North Corktown
When Detroiters think about the long-term health and stability of their communities, quality housing is always at the top of the list. But as housing prices increase throughout the city, some residents are concerned about affordability and accessibility.
Detroitโs only HBCU opens new footwear creation studio to promote diversity in fashion and design industry
Pensole Lewis College Detroit, Michiganโs only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and the only HBCU focused on design, has opened a new footwear creation studio with the goal to offer an unmatched level of access and opportunity in fashion design.
Greening of Detroit empowers community with job opportunities through tree planting
Since the cityโs bankruptcy, foundations have been at the forefront of Detroitโs recovery, and the Gilbert Family Foundation has worked particularly hard to help rebuild the city in a unique way with a graduation ceremony at the Detroit Conservation Corps.
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.
Dan Gilbert announces $500M investment in Detroit neighborhoods
READ: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes. โNo person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,โ Gilbert said. Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face. โIโd much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,โ Evans said. AdTo learn more about the organizationsโ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundationโs website here.
Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousands
One major announcement: Part of the investment will eliminate property tax debt owed by tens of thousands of low-income Detroit homeowners. According to officials, an initial investment of $15 million from the Gilbert Family Foundation will be used to establish the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. Through the fund, an estimated 20,000 low-income homeowners in Detroit will have their property tax debt completely wiped away. The Rocket Community Fund operates under the company. โThis impactful announcement comes with a promise of a brighter future and a deepened commitment to Detroit.โAdTo learn more about the organizationsโ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundationโs website here.