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Our model works with families to create generational change, one child at a time.

We partner with neighborhoods to transform vacant properties into bustling, family-focused community hubs where families gather to help young kids learn, grow, and thrive. We share this model around the world so that everyone, everywhere, can benefit.

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Creating “Kid Success Cities,” in numbers:

25

committed neighborhoods

2

cities

24K+

served

200+

partners

3

reading levels in growth

Significant improvements across education, health, family support, and connectedness measures.

Our Mission

Brilliant Cities is a neighborhood-powered model ensuring children 0-8 are school-ready, healthy, and supported.
We do this by transforming houses into community hubs where children and families have what they need to thrive.
Our proven model is community-first, transferable, and scalable.
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What We Do

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Recognition

In 2021, Co-Founder and CEO Cindy Eggleton received an AARP Purpose Prize Award for her work with Brilliant Detroit.

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In 2018, Cindy Eggleton was recognized among Notable Women in Nonprofits in Michigan.

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In 2021, Brilliant Detroit was awarded three years of technical support and funding from the Draper, Richards, Kaplan Foundation.

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In 2023, Cindy Eggleton received The Elevate Prize to help scale her work with Brilliant Detroit and provide increased visibility.

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In 2020, Brilliant Detroit joined Promise Venture Studio’s Promising Venture Fellowship designed to help scale up the organization.

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YouTube Feed

Watch our channel: @brilliantdetroit5234

Media

PODCAST

Listen to The Brilliant Together Podcast
Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast

BLOG

New America Study: Detroit Parents Face Challenges in Virtual Learning Environment
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KELLY CLARKSON SHOW

Good Neighbor Transforms Detroit Neighborhoods For Kid Success
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