Something I learned about Detroit after working with my community organization is that a non-profit can operate in an organized manner while also having a fun and casual atmosphere. The pandemic increased accessibility for people working in the organization and children who want to take tutoring lessons as now they can do so remotely. I […]
My community placement is at Brilliant Detroit, a non-profit that works with children from 0-8 years old and their families to set them up for success and provide any needed resources free of charge. There are currently 19 Brilliant Detroit sites that are spread out in different Detroit neighborhoods. Brilliant Detroit’s mission is to “provide
Hello! My name is Shravya, and I’m a rising sophomore studying Public Health Sciences at the University of Michigan. This summer, I’m working with Brilliant Detroit, a non-profit dedicated to creating successful outcomes for children and their families in the Detroit Community. To me, “community” means a group of people united by similar backgrounds and
