We're Rooted in promoting Community Wellness through focusing on your health! The Wayne Mobile Health Unit is continuing to provide public health screenings through the summer for our residents for FREE!

Don't Miss your opportunity to make sure you're staying up to date on your well-being 💚

Medical professionals will be on-site providing:
- General Health Screenings
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Flu Shots (While supplies last)

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Join us for PNC Mobile Branch Community Outreach, a local bank-on-wheels initiative designed to meet community members where they are. Through PNC’s fully equipped mobile branch and specially trained staff, participants can access financial education workshops, one-to-one banking guidance, and ATM services in a welcoming, convenient setting.

Community partners and residents are invited to get on board as we work together to expand access to banking resources, support financial wellness, and move our community forward.

Interested? Contact Kevin Ashwood for more Info kashwood@ecn-detroit.org

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Classes, Lunch & Movies (55+)

Join us at The Stoudamire every Friday for a fun, welcoming day of connection and community. Enjoy classes, lunch, and movies—all scheduled each Friday. Come for one activity or stay for the whole day!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cbp7shd

Join ECN’s DIY Home Maintenance Workshop Series for hands-on learning that teaches practical skills for basic home repairs and upkeep. These workshops are designed to increase confidence, self-sufficiency, and comfort in caring for your home.

This Week’s Topic is: Electrical Essentials

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xrtyvcm

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Eastside Community Network is hosting the From Vacant to Vibrant Lunch & Learn with Bailey Park NDC to help you learn how to transform your local vacant lots!

Gain resources and information on:

- Permitting & zoning basics

- Community development resources

- Neighborhood partnerships & planning

- Project design and communication

- Starting a neighborhood association or block club

- Basic tool safety and hands-on demonstrations

Representatives from DLBA, BSEED, and the Department of Neighborhoods will also be on-site to answer questions and share resources available to residents.

Free food and refreshments will be provided!

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The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Get a Free Health Screening with Wayne Mobile Health Unit 🚐

We are promoting self-care and wellness with @waynemhu, a free community health event!

They are offering screenings, wellness resources, and supportive services for Detroit residents and families.

Medical professionals will be on-site providing:

• General health screenings

• Blood pressure checks

• Flu shots (while supplies last)

Classes, Lunch & Movies (55+)

Join us at The Stoudamire every Friday for a fun, welcoming day of connection and community. Enjoy classes, lunch, and movies—all scheduled each Friday. Come for one activity or stay for the whole day!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ea92cxz

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Join attorneys from Lakeshore Legal Aid for a helpful session on how to protect your home and make sure it stays in your family. Learn about wills, probate court, and simple steps you can take to plan for the future!

• Protect your home and ensure it stays in your family.

• Learn about wills, probate court, and future planning steps.

• Consult trusted lawyers from Lakeshore Legal Aid for a plan.

• Access free or low-cost legal support by signing up on the spot.

  Have Questions? Contact Kevin Ashwood: kashwood@ecn-detroit.org

  Sign Up Today!: bit.ly/fam-future

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Classes, Lunch & Movies (55+)

Join us at The Stoudamire every Friday for a fun, welcoming day of connection and community. Enjoy classes, lunch, and movies—all scheduled each Friday. Come for one activity or stay for the whole day!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pzwwk2z

Join ECN for a “Know Your Rights” training provided by the ACLU. Get informed about your legal rights during interactions with Police, ICE and CBP agents.

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

The first imprint of Authentically Detroit Press, authored by ECN's own Donna Givens Davidson. Divining narrates the history of Black Detroiters who migrated from the Jim Crow South to a segregated Detroit.

This novel looks at families, institutions, and politics that both propel and impede the creation of Black power in Detroit's Blackest city.

RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/dvn-freedom

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Manager, Joseph Middlebrooks 313-887-4769 or jmiddlebrooks@ecn-detroit.org.

Join Eastside Community Network in partnership with Clear the Air Coalition for a community conversation about air quality. We will have various healthcare providers offering services and educational material about asthma, health and air quality.

Our DIY Air Filter Workshop will also be held at 1 pm. No supplies needed!

RSVP Today: bit.ly/41yh8lP?r=qr

Classes, Lunch & Movies (55+)

Join us at The Stoudamire every Friday for a fun, welcoming day of connection and community. Enjoy classes, lunch, and movies—all scheduled each Friday. Come for one activity or stay for the whole day!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jrtyww3

Experience a compelling book talk hosted by Orlando P. Bailey and Donna Givens Davidson, featuring two exceptional Detroit authors: Aaron Robertson, author of The Black Utopians, and Michelle Adams, author of The Containment.

Together, they will explore the enduring relevance of Black Utopia, freedom, and justicein a timely conversation about history, place, and the futures we imagine.

RSVP Today: bit.ly/blk-utopias

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Director, Lawanda Villard 313 264-1414 or lvillard@ecn-detroit.org.

The HOPE Program provides eligible homeowners with an opportunity to be exempt from their current-year property taxes based on household income.

This exemption helps reduce the annual property tax burden, support long-term housing stability, and ease financial pressure for residents.

If approved, homeowners are still responsible for certain fees. The solid waste fee is reduced to $125 for HOPE-approved single-family homes.

Please note: The HOPE application is an annual application, and homeowners must reapply every year to continue receiving the exemption.

Questions? Please contact Sustainable Housing Director, Lawanda Villard 313 264-1414 or lvillard@ecn-detroit.org.

SAVE THE DATE!

Our Housing Resource Fair is focused on real solutions to the challenges impacting Detroit residents every day—from keeping homes safe to making them more affordable and secure.

Register Today!

Classes, Lunch & Movies (55+)

Join us at The Stoudamire every Friday for a fun, welcoming day of connection and community. Enjoy classes, lunch, and movies—all scheduled each Friday. Come for one activity or stay for the whole day!

Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/v6xqd3s

Join ECN’s DIY Home Maintenance Workshop Series for hands-on learning that teaches practical skills for basic home repairs and upkeep. These workshops are designed to increase confidence, self-sufficiency, and comfort in caring for your home.

This Week’s Topic is: Plumbing Basics

Register Here: bit.ly/diy-may27

Join us at Eastside Community Network for a town hall-style meeting regarding data centers in our community. We will have a short program with presentations from Green Door Initiative and Great Lakes Environmental Law, followed by a community discussion.

RSVP Today: https://bit.ly/489axSy?r=qr