Friend, As 2022 comes to a close, we are excited to take this opportunity to reflect back on a year of incredible growth and extraordinary achievements, as well as the spark of a new path forward for Dream of Detroit.
And because our funding comes from individuals like you, we want to share some highlights of your impact:
- $300,000 raised
- Received 1 very special award, honored as one of the “Impactful 40” by Enterprise Community Partners at their 40th anniversary
- Public launch of our oral history public archive, The Dream Storytelling Project, with 50 oral histories from community elders and more to come
- 1 home finished, allowing our first Project Homecoming House Manager to remain living in our neighborhood fully independently
- 3 new residents at Project Homecoming, our transitional home for formerly incarcerated men
- 3 Book Club meetings – exploring justice in the Quran, leadership development, and the history of Detroit
- 2 movie nights with more than 75 total attendees
- 4 new staff added to continue increasing our impact
- Collaborations with 5 critical community partners
- DREAM staff and volunteer leaders were invited to speak at 5 public events, on topics ranging from housing affordability to criminal justice reform to building and Islamic community
- DREAM Community Land Trust featured in 2 local news outlets – ABC7 News and Michigan Radio, an NPR affiliate
…and so much more!
We hope we remind you of just how essential you are and how your support continues to make an impact right this moment.
Help Revive a Neighborhood Before the Year Ends
As we close out 2022 and embark upon an ambitious 2023, Dream of Detroit is focused on setting the organization on a clear vision and path to increase our funding, programming, and membership. We hope you will continue to support us – as a volunteer, member, and donor.
We wish you and your families a meaningful close to this year.
