The man for all seasons and reasons. He plays many roles. A son, a minister, a coach, an entrepreneur, a community builder, a single dad, a granddad, and more. He supports his girls and boys in growing up healthy and strong. He passes on his wisdom to future generations. He leads the community and helps it to flourish. His children are his greatest gifts.   Community Connections sends love to ...Read More

Many events can create stress in children. Parents and caregivers strive to make meaning of stressful events in their lives, so they are better able to comfort their children. Families are often a child’s primary source of comfort. Here are some tips to help parents and caregivers support kids affected by stress.      Children respond well to clear facts targeted to their age level. They will often feel the ...Read More

Majority black Detroit is a city with swag. It is gritty, well known, and respected for many things.  Sure, we have our fair share of challenges, just like anywhere else. Yet, there is a certain pride associated with being from here and being part of the legacy and legend that goes along with being a legacy Detroiter.     Unfortunately, there are also costs from being from one of the ...Read More

  Things are different here at the grant program. I am so used to meeting in person and connecting with folks. It’s easy to come to life and build authentic relationships when you share common space. I was seriously concerned about how our relationship building would be affected by the inability to be together with community leaders and groups throughout the city. That was my challenge. Yes, things are different ...Read More

Thank you, intern and Wayne State University Library Science student Rachel Manela for writing about the importance of adult support to youth success and reporting on our Detroit Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge event.    In its inaugural year, the Detroit Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge was a great success! The event would not have been possible without the propping up of the young people by adult community members who supported the young entrepreneurs ...Read More

Community Connections Grant Program has been in conversation with many home and small/medium childcare providers in the city of Detroit over the last few months. We are well aware of how childcare providers in Detroit have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is clear that not only are Detroit childcare providers instrumental in ensuring the continuation of childcare services as parents go back to work, but they also serve ...Read More

20/20 is used to describe perfect vision.  The year 2020 certainly did not live up to the 20/20 associated with vision and with a slant between the ‘20s. It has been characterized by a worldwide pandemic, overt social injustice, upside-down politics, and more. The cracks in the country’s various systems grew larger while some arguably failed.  The economic, healthcare, housing, and other systems are proving inadequate to care for its ...Read More