Contributed by: Amy Kuras A beautiful garden is a gift to the people who see it – it is effort, sweat and time made manifest, transformed into something delightful to charm anyone who passes by. That’s true for Mark Flanders’ garden on West Outer Drive. The 34-year resident of North Rosedale Park has spent the…
Michigan Community Resources’ Janai Gilmore honored GRDC Sustainable Communities Program Manager, Becki Kenderes, for her work as a member of the Detroit Vacant Property Coalition’s Planning Committee at a recent Thank You Dinner on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Other committee members present at the dinner included: Mary Jo Smith (University District), Pat Dixon (Barton MacFarland),…
Karen Moore, Community Security Program Manager with the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, received special recognition for her exemplary work in leading public safety initiatives in the Grandmont Rosedale community at the Neighborhood Safety Meeting held on Thursday, May 9th. The well-deserved recognition included a Spirit of Detroit Award from the Detroit City Council, a Resolution…
Submitted by Jennifer Russell Watching out for her neighbors is something Renee Hill feels called to do. “To be honest,” said Hill, “the reason I do this is the spirit of the Lord.” Her faith is something that keeps her going and has given her strength through the years. It’s also been her inspiration. For…