Honorary Tree Plantings

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,…

Unique, Neighborhood-Based Entrepreneur Training Coming to Grandmont Rosedale

Seventy new minority-owned businesses in Detroit’s neighborhoods generating $10 million a year into Southeast Michigan’s economy. That’s the goal of ProsperUS Detroit’s entrepreneurial training program, which is expanding into Grandmont Rosedale this spring. ProsperUS Detroit is a place-based community development program that empowers local entrepreneurs, operating on the principle that every neighborhood has untapped talent…

Salute to Radio Patrol Volunteers!

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,…

Show Your School Pride at Winter Walk 2013

There is nothing like being home for the holidays, especially when you can attend festive events like the Grand River Winter Walk. The Winter Walk, which takes place on Thursday December 19th from 5-9 pm, will feature local craft and food vendors, caroling, and ornament and holiday treat decorating. Graduates of Detroit public high schools…

GRDC is Now Hiring!

Three positions available at the Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation! GRDC is looking for candidates for three open positions. All applications are due December 15, 2013. Click the job titles to see a full job description for each position and more information on how to apply. Full-time Volunteer Coordinator, VISTA, position starts in early February 2014 and ends…

Community Development Awards Banquet Honors Grandmont Rosedale Efforts

The Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) and area resident Marsha Bruhn were each recognized with awards at the 2013 Community Development Awards Banquet on November 19th.   The banquet was sponsored by the Detroit Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD). GRDC was recognized for Outstanding Community Safety Program for its…

Grand River Winter Walk

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation, in partnership with Always Brewing Detroit, is hosting the inaugural Grand River Winter Walk on Thursday December 19th from 5 to 9 PM. The event will feature vendors selling their crafts, goods, and other retail items in a storefront located at 19304 Grand River. Always Brewing Detroit, 19180 Grand River, will have…

2nd Annual Community Forum Scheduled for Saturday, September 28

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation invites you to attend the 2nd annual Grandmont Rosedale Community Forum which will be held on Saturday, September 28 from 9 am to 2 pm at New St. Paul Tabernacle Church of God in Christ on 15340 Southfield. This community meeting is a follow up to the Community Visioning Workshop that…