Week #2 and it already feels like I’ve been here for a month. I’m getting into the swing of things with my very adult schedule. Work at Friends of Parkside is a bit of a roller coaster between feeling like I have nothing to do and having a million things to do at once. I […]
So far my experience with Voices for Earth Justice has been absolutely incredible. We completed our first project this week which was a rain garden at D-Town. It was amazing getting to witness the full transformation of the empty lot into a beautiful native plant garden that will benefit the bees and butterflies of the
My week and 4 days at Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation have exceeded pretty much all of my expectations so far. DHDC provides such great family and youth services and a million other things to the people in Southwest. Before working there, I kind of thought of Detroit as a place without many resources but I
Lemme start this off by saying this: Noam and Val, my bosses, are amazing. I’m so fortunate to have been placed with them at Fresh Corner Cafe and be working in the Green Garage with some of the most ambitious and passionate Detroiters. Seriously, I am so grateful for this opportunity. After going around town
After having a week under my belt, I can say with confidence is that I am really looking forward to this summer. The first being that I’ve had a great time so far exploring and going places with the group. It seems like we always get into something fun when we go out, and I
My normal approach to environmentalism has been one of, we’re completely f***ed, but I might as well try my best to be environmentally conscious. Working at the Sierra Club has changed my attitude greatly. Working with the community members of 48217, Ecourse, and River Rouge has infused me with some much needed positivity. Meeting with
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The Detroit Food Academy is an organization that provides an after school program and six week summer program for high school students in Detroit Schools centered around cooking and entrepreneurship. The goal is to teach students food awareness, food justice, and leadership skills. Along with this food and cooking-centric program is an emphasis on local
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Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision seems to me like a very behind the scenes operation of greening here in SW. Although it is a small business, I can tell they make a big impact here in the community without a lot of people knowing. For instance they have a walk to school program where they encourage
Working with FoodLab and the good people at the Green Garage has been a truly wonderful experience thus far. The Green Garage is truly a dream work space – one that makes a conscious effort everyday to decrease its carbon footprint, encourages collaboration and networking, yet feels homey, welcoming, and comfortable. There’s even a cozy library
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Even though it’s called “work”, I enjoy nearly everything about my placement. I’m working with E3 Talent Design Lab, a Detroit non-profit dedicated to improving early education for the city. This summer will be spent on one large project where we will be surveying a large sample of Detroit early education programs about early
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