Special Events

Annual Detroit Community Development Awards

The Detroit Community Development Awards, established by Detroit LISC in 2001, is the premiere event recognizing the leaders and unsung heroes of community development and neighborhood revitalization in Detroit.

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Warrior Service Day: Detroit LISC & WSU Partner on Park Clean-Ups

Neighborhood clean-up day a huge success!

Just in time for Spring, Detroit LISC and Wayne State University partnered for Wayne Cares Warrior Service Day on Saturday, April 18. With the goal of getting areas ready for residents to enjoy sports and family outings, hundreds of students, staff, and community residents were brought together to clean up and revitalize several of Detroit’s large parks and playfields. Fusion members of the Detroit Regional Chamber, the Next Detroit Neighborhood Initiative (NDNI), and the City of Detroit joined in this year's clean-up event.

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Block Watch Summit: Tackling Vacant Properties in your Neighborhood

Like other large cities across our country, Detroit struggles with the effects of foreclosures and vacant property that threaten the health and vibrancy of its neighborhoods. On October 25, Detroit LISC held the Block Watch Summit: Tackling Vacant Properties in your Neighborhood. This Summit officially launched the Detroit Vacant Property Campaign (DVPC), an initiative of Detroit LISC led by Community Legal Resources (CLR).

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