Brilliant Detroit is honored to announce that we have been selected by our community as a recipient of the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative by The Children’s Foundation. This milestone is a testament to the trust our neighbors place in our mission and the transformational work we do together every day.
Since our founding in 2016, Brilliant Detroit has worked alongside neighbors to create kid success neighborhoods, turning abandoned houses into vibrant community hubs filled with love, safety, and growth. These hubs are places where children improve literacy, families access vital resources, and neighborhoods thrive. Born in Detroit, our work is inspired by the city’s resilience and powered by the belief that every child deserves the tools to succeed.
This recognition is particularly meaningful because it reflects the voices of the very community we serve. Organizations were chosen through a transparent and equity-focused process led by 16 diverse local leaders and 44 youth advisors. Being selected as part of this initiative reinforces the importance of our mission and the impact we have on Detroit’s children and families.
Through the initiative, we will receive $500,000 in endowment funds, with the opportunity to raise an additional $500,000 through a dollar-for-dollar match. You can contribute to this fund and have your dollars matched by visiting this webpage. This endowment ensures that our work remains a sustainable resource for generations to come, amplifying our ability to create lasting change.
We are deeply grateful for this honor and for the continued support of our community. Together, we are proving what’s possible when neighbors work together to create change.
Thank you for being part of this extraordinary journey. To learn more about supporting our endowment work, please contact our National Chief Development Officer, Brittany Merrit, at bmerritt@brilliantdetroit.org!
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