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Art of Leadership Foundation
237 North Old Woodward
Suite Five
Birmingham, MI 48009

The ART of Leadership Foundation's mission is to inspire vision and leadership in young people, giving them the skills to succeed in their lives and to be leaders in their communities.

Mandy Mullins
248-723-2288

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Detroit
23077 Greenfield Rd.
Suite 430
Southfield, MI 48075

Big Brothers Big Sisters offers community-based and site-based mentoring programs. The community-based program involves a volunteer (Big) meeting with one child (Little) and developing a friendship.

Anquenetta Jones
313-664-0468

Boys and Girls Republic
28000 W. Nine Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336

The mission of Boys and Girls Republic is to help at-risk youth - one at a time - become contributing members of society by providing quality services, in a safe, supportive environment.

Stephanie Appel
248-476-9550

Brightmoor Community Center
14451 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223

A neighborhood center where the quality of life in the community is enhanced by identifying and defining current and emerging human services needs and implementing solutions through cooperative planning, problems solving and resource development.

Causandra Gaines
313-531-0305

Childhelp USA
745 Barclay Circle
Suite 345
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

We believe that by providing quality programs we can help abused children grow to be healthy,independent adults who are able to stop the cycle of abuse within their families.

Jim Lewis
248-844-1547

Common Ground Sanctuary
1410 S. Telegraph
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Helping People in need for over 30 years, Common Ground Sanctuary's mission is to provide a comprehensive continuum of services to youth, adults and families in crisis.

Liz Christopher
248-456-8128

Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach
P. O. Box 19119
Detroit, MI 48219

The Mission of Destiny and Purpose Community Outreach, is to be recognized as a leading charitable, educational and community minded organization which will equip and assist men, women and children with the skills and tools to become productive citizens, living purposeful lives with high moral and ethical values.

Towana D. Parker
313-533-1931

Detroit Head Start Family Service Center
13560 East McNichols
Detroit, MI 48205

The City of Detroit Head Start Family Service Center supports Detroit Head Start programs by providing families and staff with the needed services and technical assistance in the areas of literacy, substance abuse,fatherhood, computer technology and employment.

Sherri Arrington
313-526-4001

Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House
4100 Clark Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

The mission of the Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House is to end sexual assault and battering in our community.

Kathy Winterhalter
734-973-0242 ext. 242

The Dominican Literacy Center
9400 Courville
Detroit, MI 48224

The purpose of this adult basic education program is to provide a free one-to-one tutoring service offering adults educational opportunities which will prepare them to successfully live out their role as parent, worker and/or citizen.

Stephanie Mbella
313-882-4853

Federation of Youth Services
548 East Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48207

The Federation of Youth Services is a non-profit child welfare agency that provides innovative and quality comprehensive services to residential, community-based homeless children and families in the Metropolitan Detroit Area.

Diantha Tillman
313-571-4707

First Step
44567 Pinetree Dr.
Plymouth, MI 48170

The mission of First Step is to reduce the incidence of domestic and sexual violence and to provide services to individuals affected by these crimes. Prevention of domestic and sexual violence through education, advocacy and appropriate intervention is the ultimate goal of First Step.

Sarah Stalker
734-416-1111

Focus: HOPE
1355 Oakman
Detroit, MI 48238

Recognizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, poverty and injustice. And to build a metropolitan community where all people may live in freedom, harmony, trust and affection. Black and white, yellow, brown and red from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, national origin and religious persuasion we join in this covenant.

Montgomery Velera
313-494-4313

Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.
3360 Charlevoix Ave
Detroit, MI 48207

Franklin-Wright Settlements (FWS), Inc., is a leading Detroit neighborhood human services organization existing to assist individuals, families, groups and the community with basic life, family and social needs. Embracing the settlement house philosophy-a multi-service, holistic approach in cooperation with the community-FWS focuses on the prevention, treatment and amelioration of social problems through advocacy, programs, projects, activities, services and facilities.

Ayanna Weber
313-579-1000 ext. 258

Jewish Family Service - Metro Detroit, MI
6555 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

The Jewish Family Service is an agency whose purpose is to provide social services and mental health services, primarily to Jewish individuals and families in the Metropolitan Detroit area.

Hilary Rotenberg
248-592-2336

Joy Preparatory Academy
15055 Dexter
Detroit, MI 48238

Joy Preparatory Academy is a learning community where children, parents and the staff will explore the richness of learning in a safe, healthy and challenging environment.

Jacqueline Burse
313-340-0023

Leaps & Bounds Family Services
8129 Packard
Warren, MI 48089

We seek to creatively and collaboratively address the needs of at-risk children and families living in poverty.Programs are established based on community resident request and to address the gaps in community assets.

Leslie Coxon
586-759-3895

Life Directions-Detroit
2051 Rosa Parks Blvd
Suite 1-B
Detroit, MI 48216

The Vision of Life Directions is "Peers Inspiring Peers Through Forgiving". Our Mission is: To motivate at-risk young adults, ages 13-35, especially the economically poor, to mature into responsible, productive adults through self-direction.

Bonnie Remenapp
313-420-0310

Matrix Human Services
120 Parsons St.
Detroit, MI 48201

Matrix Human services, built on history and heritage, provides human services to the Detroit Metropolitan community, its families, individuals, through diverse and efficient programs unified by shared management support systems.

Teresa Rodges
313-831-1000

Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration
14301 Parkside Drive
Warren, MI 48088

The Metro Detroit Mentor Collaboration (MDMC) strives to enhance mentoring in Southeast Michigan through mentor recruitment, program trainings, and celebrating mentors.

Melinda Brakenberry
586-294-8449

Oakland Family Services
114 Orchard lake rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341

Our vision/mission is to have strong and safe communities comprised of healthy individuals and families able to nurture each other and children. We provide quality treatment, education, prevention and support programs to meet human service needs in the community.

Deana Grove
248-858-7766 ext. 266

SOS Community Services
101 S. Huron
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

The SOS Crisis Center houses walk-in crisis counseling, an Emergency Food Pantry, Housing Crisis Line and walk-in services and help with financial and other basic needs.

Donna Vigilant
734-961-1210

Spaulding for Children
16250 Northland Drive
Suite 120
Southfield, MI 48075

In partnership with families, communities, organizations, states and the nation, Spaulding for Children's mission is to assure that all children grow up in safe, permanent families and have the help they need to be successful in life.

Denise Figurski
248-443-7080

St. John Open Arms
11148 Harper Ave.
Detroit, MI 48213

Open Arms exists to help grieving children and their families work through their grief process in a safe environment; providing new coping tools and knowledge so that they may embrace life again. We are also committed to educating the community about grief and its long-term impact on children and their families.

Maureen McWalters
313-921-7983

Student Mentor Partners
15865 E. Seven Mile Rd. Room 159
Detroit, MI 48205

The mission of Student Mentor Partners is to provide at risk Detroit area youth with an opportunity to realize their dreams and develop to their full potential.

Toinette Pilgrim
313-886-9083

Think Detroit
111 W. Willis
Detroit, MI 48201

Think Detroit's mission is to build character in young people through sports and leadership development. Our vision or purpose is to make Detroit a great place to be a child, and a great place to raise children.

Volunteer Services
313-833-1600

Trips for Kids Detroit
7536 Hazelton
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Trips for Kids Detroit is a nationally recognized non-profit organization created to promote healthy living, environmental awareness and personal responsibility among youth. We take kids on mountain bike rides who would not otherwise have the opportunity. We teach them about the environment and the importance of making healthy choices in their lives. At the end of each ride, we share what we learned and relate our stories to our lives at home.

David Hurst
313-850-7851

VIP Mentoring
28 West Adams
Suite 1310
Detroit, MI 48226

VIP Mentoring is a results-driven team of professionals in Southeast Michigan that matches children in Detroit, Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, 7 to 14 years of age, that have an incarcerated parent, with adult mentors seeking to make a true difference in a child's life.

Jerry Dash
313-964-1110

Vista Maria
20651 W. Warren
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Vista Maria is dedicated to healing girls and developing families for stronger communities. We are committed to be the provider of choice of unique, innovative and effective gender specific services for high-risk girls through a comprehensive continuum of care. Vista Maria offers a full range of highly specialized, secure residential programs designed specifically for girls.

Sarah Platz
313-271-3050 ext. 275

Young Detroit Builders
1432 Leverette
Detroit, MI 48216

Young Detroit Builders is dedicated to assisting young adults in transforming their lives to produce positive outcomes.

Odessa Davis
313-256-7280

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