There’s only a couple days left of DCERP, and it’s crazy how fast the past couple months have gone by. Reflecting on my very first blog post, I can say that I am proud of the work I accomplished, but I do think that things went differently than I expected. At the time, I didn’t […]
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Katrina McCree just celebrated her one year anniversary at NSO in mid July, but her career is built off a wide array of experiences that has helped her fostered success and prepare her for her current position. Katrina went to high school in Detroit before going off to a small HBCU in Jackson, TN. She
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I am so inspired by the work that is being done in Detroit. I’ve learned and seen that the people are resilient from working with NSO as well as getting to hear about other fellows’ organizations. Today, I’d like to highlight guest speaker, Tiffany Brown, and her work at Detroit Food Academy (DFA) and Developing
I know this was a prompt from a few weeks ago, but I wanted to write about the culture of NSO. Time and time again, I can see how much the organization cares. They care about their clients. They care about their employees no matter what position they hold, even their interns!! It’s been super
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Hello! This is a freestyle, so apologies in advance if it’s a bit random! This week was my first week of the program without also having my physics class, so that’s been super nice. I’ve gotten to sleep in, focus more on my project, and enjoy my evenings rather than cramming in a lecture yay!
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It’s truly amazing to see how much NSO does. From the meetings I’ve had the opportunity to sit in on, I’ve learned about the transition they’ve been making to a more integrated and holistic healthcare model. Last week was the launch date for the new model, and I’ve loved learning about what it means for
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For me, one of the most powerful points in How to Kill a City, by Peter Moskowitz, was about the 7.2. I had never heard about it prior to reading this book, but the idea that of the 142 square miles in Detroit, only 7.2 square miles is “thriving” is infuriating. As I’ve come to
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Neighborhood Service Organization’s mission is to change lives by providing outreach and holistic services to vulnerable populations. The name of their organization is representative of the work they do from providing meals and a place to stay for those experiencing homelessness to offering physical and mental healthcare and case management. They truly are good neighbors
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Hi! My name is Abby Young, and I am a rising sophomore at U-M hoping to major in Community and Global Public Health. I am so grateful to be a part of DCERP and the opportunity to learn and grow alongside all the fellows! I wanted to be a part of this program because I
