After experiencing the 1989 San Francisco earthquake, Jerome Vaughn realized something important about Detroit: “In the aftermath of the earthquake people were reacting by helping one another, doing everything from carrying firehoses to staying at each other’s houses. People do that in Detroit all the time.” Soon after the earthquake, Jerome headed back home to…
If you’ve ever helped out planting trees, or picking up litter, or volunteered on Detroit Partnership Day this past year, you’ve probably met Mary Lyons, the AmeriCorps VISTA member and GRDC Volunteer Outreach Coordinator. Come this spring, however, you will notice that there has been a change of guard. Mary has finished her term with…
The Grandmont Rosedale community will team up with University of Michigan students on Saturday, March 28th from 10 – 3 PM for the 16th Annual Detroit Partnership Day, (DP Day for short). DP Day is a student-run organization that pairs student volunteers from Ann Arbor with schools and non-profit organizations in Detroit. DP Day is their…
Robinson Realty and Management Group (RRMG) was the first business to sign up for office space at Grand River WorkPlace, when it opened earlier this year. WorkPlace was a natural fit for RRMG, which is led by long-time Grandmont Rosedale resident, Cheryl Davis and her two partners, Gaye Butler and LaToya Johnson-Fowlkes. Prior to leasing…
The Thursday, February 26 Neighborhood Safety Meeting featured a panel discussion on the topic “From Vacancy to Safety: Resources for You.” District #1 Manager Stephanie Young spoke with residents about vacancy issues that involve city of Detroit resources while GRDC’s Sustainable Communities Program Managers Chelsea Neblett and Becki Kenderes presented a perspective from GRDC’s Vacant…
Elias Donuts owner Hanna wants to be clear: “It’s not just about donuts. It’s about the people and treating them right.” He must be on to something, because he’s been in business at 19231 Grand River for more than 30 years. For many years Elias Donuts was a Dunkin’ Donuts, but it is now a…
Before he earned the title “Doctor,” Michael Hudgins was a kid growing up on Grandmont. He remembers growing up watching movies with his parents every Friday and Saturday night. His mother was a fan of Sir Graves Ghastly, so Dr. Hudgins’ knowledge of all types of movies, both new and old, is pretty vast. As…