WHERE
brilliant things
HAPPEN
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.
Get InvolvedCreating “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.
Find out more below!
What We Do
Love
+
Safety
+
Growth
=
Brilliant
Recognition
In 2021, Co-Founder and CEO Cindy Eggleton received an AARP Purpose Prize Award for her work with Brilliant Detroit.
Find Out MoreIn 2018, Cindy Eggleton was recognized among Notable Women in Nonprofits in Michigan.
Find Out MoreIn 2021, Brilliant Detroit was awarded three years of technical support and funding from the Draper, Richards, Kaplan Foundation.
Find Out MoreIn 2023, Cindy Eggleton received The Elevate Prize to help scale her work with Brilliant Detroit and provide increased visibility.
Find Out MoreIn 2020, Brilliant Detroit joined Promise Venture Studio’s Promising Venture Fellowship designed to help scale up the organization.
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