Lisa Grace remembers her old neighborhood as an idyllic place: summer days were spent outside riding bikes and playing at the park at the end of her street chasing down Gordy the ice cream man and, like many kids in Detroit, coming home when the street lights came on. Little did Lisa know as a…
On Monday, July 7th Becki Kenderes, GRDC’s Sustainable Communities Program Manager, was worried – very worried. “Have you seen the weather forecast for Saturday?” The GRDC 25th Anniversary Picnic was scheduled for Saturday, and the forecast called for thunderstorms. As the week went on and preparations for the anniversary picnic neared completion, the thunderstorms changed…
As part of GRDC’s 25th anniversary celebration, nine trees will be planted in honor of the five Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods and four individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary support and dedication to GRDC and its mission of community stabilization. The individuals who will have trees planted in their honor are: Tom Goddeeris, Cathy Marshall, Bill Frey,…
In May, after more than 17 years, Cathy Marshall made the tough decision to leave GRDC. While the decision to leave was difficult, Cathy counts these years at GRDC as some of the most meaningful of her career. Familiar with GRDC’s success, Cathy began to seek a position at GRDC once she moved to North…
The Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation turns 25 this year and we want everyone in the community to come out and celebrate with us! GRDC has grown from an all-volunteer organization that renovated one house in its first year, to a 9-employee organization, (with several interns and contractors), whose initiatives reach far beyond the renovation of…
Beverley Frederick has been maintaining vacant homes in North Rosedale Park for years. If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her, it is because she prefers to operate behind the scenes. Even from behind the scenes, she accomplishes an impressive amount. Beverly is a fixture of the Stahelin “Mower Gang”, a group that meets…
On Monday, May 19, the National Main Street Conference (NMSC) visited Grandmont Rosedale, specifically Grand River Avenue to get a look at how our community stays strong despite many obstacles. The National Main Street Conference is hosted by National Main Street Center Inc., which is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 as a subsidiary of…
Do you have money sitting in a bank account or CD earning less than 1% interest? Ever wish you could put that money to work supporting the growth and development of businesses in your community? GRDC and the Opportunity Resource Fund (OppFund) may have an opportunity for you. GRDC, with OppFund, has created the GRDC…
Long-time GRDC staff member Pam Weinstein will retire from GRDC at the end of 2013. For 13 years, Pam has played a key role in many of GRDC’s most successful programs. “Pam has been a big part of GRDC’s history and has contributed so much to the Grandmont Rosedale communities,” stated Executive Director Tom Goddeeris. …
On Thursday, 6th and 8th Precinct Radio Patrol volunteers gathered at the North Rosedale Park Community House to be saluted for their contributions to safe communities. This event, coordinated by the 6th and 8th Precinct Radio Patrol coordinators with assistance from GRDC community security program staff and volunteers, proved to be a success! Chief Craig,…