Detroit Goodfellows

From all of us at Detroit Goodfellows, we wish you a Happy Easter!

Wishing you a day filled with joy, warmth, and the spirit of community that brings us all together. 💛

✨ Opportunity for High School Girls! ✨

Our friends at Project Glimmer are offering a meaningful opportunity for female-identifying high school students through their Empowerment Academy.

This 6-week virtual program focuses on goal-setting, presentation skills, self-reflection, and financial literacy. Through interactive workshops and mentorship, participants will build confidence, create a personal action plan, and gain real-world financial tools in partnership with Charles Schwab.

By the end of the program, students will walk away with stronger communication skills, a clearer vision for their future, and the tools to move forward with purpose.

Program Dates (EST):
Mondays from 7:00–9:00 PM
April 27 through June 1
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Participants who complete the program will receive a $250 stipend (based on attendance and participation requirements).

Who can apply:
Female-identifying students currently in or entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who can attend all sessions

Application deadline: April 19 - Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZTir2ogPZ4bebmamKoO5f1igMZzoHbIQTJg3Tk4vCdY/viewform?edit_requested=true

If you know a student who would benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to share or apply.

This Black History Month, we’re taking time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities that have shaped Detroit into the city it is today.

At Detroit Goodfellows, our work has always been rooted in community care, resilience, and showing up for children and families. These values come from generations of Black leaders, educators, organizers, and families who have long modeled what it means to take care of one another and create opportunities rooted in joy and dignity.

As we reflect this month, we also encourage you to celebrate Black history right here in Detroit. Our city is filled with powerful stories, cultural spaces, and events that uplift Black voices, past and present.

Take time to learn, to celebrate, to support Black-owned businesses, and to show up for the stories that continue to shape our community. A few ways to get started include visiting the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, checking out Black History Month programming at the Detroit Institute of Arts, or exploring local celebrations happening across the city here: https://theneighborhoods.org/story/lit-ways-celebrate-black-history-month