After re-reading my first blog post about my expectations for the summer, they have all been met plus more. This experience was more than I ever could have imagined it to be. I have absolutely enjoyed my time at my community placement, with FoodLab Detroit, and it has taught me aspects of the food and …
One of the best parts of the program, outside of being at my community placement, was participating in the group meetings and events. It was a great idea to have these group meeting times because it allowed me, and others, to interact with individuals that I often did not run into. Some of my favorite …
A memorable experience, outside of my community placement, would be the tours of the city with Jamon Jordan. Jamon was an exceptional presenter and highlighted aspects of the city that I did not notice, or probably would not have went out far enough to see. I was also enlightened when Jamon broke down the history …
The program so far is going quite well for me. I have gotten a chance to meet some incredible people and see sights in Detroit that I never knew existed. It’s crazy to think that even though I went to high school downtown, I never took the time to explore the amazing parks, stores, and …
Link to Article: https://www.crainsdetroit.com/government/detroit-launch-largest-recycling-expansion-new-sustainable-action-agenda-unveiled This article entitled “Detroit to launch largest recycling expansion as new Sustainable Action Agenda unveiled” discusses the monumental efforts being made in the city of Detroit to improve and enact new sustainability efforts. These sustainability efforts are mainly geared towards recycling. This will be the city’s “largest expansion of recycling in …
At the co-working space FoodLab operates from, Green Garage, there is a culture of community and engagement with one another. At Green Garage, socialization with others occupying the space is highly encouraged. For example, this facility has a community kitchen-like area and lunch tables where random conversations over coffee are encouraged and are nothing to …
Currently as an intern at FoodLab: Detroit, I have been able to observe the community, my organization serves, in ways I would not have noticed as someone casually passing by. Working with my organization has allowed me to see the positive impacts that arise from their community engagement initiatives. FoodLab makes it a particular priority …
This summer I am working with FoodLab. FoodLab’s mission is to help “design, build, and maintain systems to grow a diverse ecosystem of triple-bottom-line food businesses as part of a good food movement that is accountable to all Detroiters”. A triple-bottom-line business is an organization that not only works for profit, but also incorporates and …
Dear Rashad, This is a big experience for you. Your expectations are high, just as much as your willingness to work. This is your first time working a nine to five job and living on your own, outside of college. Your internship this summer is with FoodLab Detroit, and I know that you are excited …
