Susan Murphy had searched for over a year for a commercial property in Northwest Detroit. She had had a successful pop-up month on Livernois and was ready to find a permanent home for her Pages Bookshop. After a year of looking and finding nothing workable, Susan finally talked to Tom Goddeeris, GRDC’s Executive Director. Tom…
It’s a little over a mile from Evergreen and Grand River to where you get on the Southfield freeway, and Allen Williams walks that stretch about three times a week, all year round. Allen makes a lot of stops along the way. Often his first stop is the GRDC offices where he checks to see…
Over 100 people attended the GRDC’s Tax Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on Thursday, January 15. Over 20 volunteers from GRDC, the United Community Housing Coalition and the communities of Grandmont Rosedale were on hand to direct attendees, answer questions, help fill out forms and organize the intake of attendees. Over 60 forms for tax relief and…
On December 5, the Grandmont Rosedale Vacant Property Task Force held a successful Holiday Movie Night at the historic Redford Theater to raise funds to fight blight in our community. In addition to seeing the film Christmas Vacation, those who attended enjoyed photos with Santa, greetings from the Christ the King Church carolers, discounted concessions,…
Sometimes deciding which idea to vote for at a Detroit SOUP is really hard. The people who pitched their ideas at the Grandmont Rosedale SOUP in December made the decision particularly difficult. From a soccer workshop for kids to supporting above minimum wage employment at a local business, choosing where to put one’s donated $5…
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,…
It’s a bright, sunny day when Ms. Neal takes a seat in the store room of her establishment to talk about her soul food restaurant Auntie Betty’s, 19601 Grand River in Minock Park. All around people can be heard coming in to pick up their orders and the small staff can be seen bustling about. …
You know the expression “You can never have too many friends”? Well, My Grandmont Rosedale is going to test that phrase. Last week we officially hit 500 friends, and we want to keep the momentum going. Our Facebook page is not just about getting people to “like” us or “friend” us, however. The My Grandmont…
In 1958, three young Detroit men established the first African-American ski club in the United States. These men had skied before, but wanted to include after-ski activities where African-Americans would feel welcome. The wrote up a constitution, and named their ski club the “Jim Dandy Ski Club of Detroit” after rhythm and blues singer Lavern…
Ever hear of a towel cake? How about a diaper cake or a diaper wreath? Give up? They are clever, unique gift ideas for engaged couples, kids going off to college and new babies, and they just are some of the creations of April Cobb, owner of one of Grandmont Rosedale’s newest pop-up businesses, Tender…