Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

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.

Are you a local, Detroit-based business or entrepreneur?

Our Mash Market is geared towards promoting local businesses to Eastside community through an event where you are the center stage with other like-minded business owners!

Local small businesses are bringing delicious food and wellness products to handmade goods and local services to the Eastside! We’ll also have gift card raffles and great music to enjoy as well!

Sign Up: bit.ly/mash-market

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

Take part in the Eastside Community Candidate Forum ahead of the 2026 Michigan U.S. House, State House, and State Senate elections to hear directly from candidates about the issues shaping Detroit’s Eastside.

Residents will have the chance to learn where candidates stand on community priorities, local policy, and the impact of data centers being built in our neighborhoods. We want to unify resident voices on issues that reflect on their priorities

Sign-Up: bit.ly/can-forum

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

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 Pt.2

Register Here: bit.ly/diy-july15

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

Join us for Healing Your Money Story, a powerful conversation about financial trauma, lending, credit, and access to capital.

Together, we'll explore how our past financial experiences shape our decisions today and discuss strategies for financial healing, growth, and empowerment.

Take part in the Neighborhood Business Lab to connect with business support professionals from ProsperUs Detroit, ECN, and DEGC.

Whether you're starting, growing, or strengthening your business, our team is available to provide resources, answer questions, and help you navigate opportunities for success.

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

Self-care starts with a clean smile

Take part in free or low-cost dental cleanings at Eastside Community Network.

Covenant Community Care’s mobile dental team will be onsite offering dental cleanings to help you take an important first step in your self-care journey. Caring for your smile supports your overall health, confidence, and well-being.

Walk - In Appointments are Available

Get involved with EYC and The Friends U Need and help your child build skills for the future.

Youth will be able strengthen their digital literacy, explore Canva and web development, and gain hands-on experience that supports success in school, careers, and beyond.

Get Hands-On Software Experience with:

• Northstar Digital Literacy Platform

• Java Web Development

• Canva Design Software

Contact Rochelle Morton to learn more: info@thefriendsuneed.org

Sign Up: bit.ly/FUNDigitalLiteracy

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.

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.

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 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: Flooring & Tiling Repairs

Register Here: https://bit.ly/diy-june24

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.

To divine freedom is to seek it, sense it, and draw it up — from the stories our elders carry, the history Detroit holds, and the future we’re building together.

Join Eastside Community Network for a day of storytelling, film, food, and community dialogue in celebration of the Juneteenth Holiday!

Sign Up | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-divining-freedom-celebration-tickets-1991581364473?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 the Team Wellness Center at the Stoudamire Wellness Hub or a powerful conversation on poverty, mindset & wellness with practical tools for providers. Free CEUs, parking & refreshments!

Participants will gain deeper insight into the hidden rules of poverty, strengthen culturally responsive approaches, and learn tools that promote empowerment, stability, and sustainable outcomes.

The first 30 registrants will receive a complimentary Bridges Out of Poverty book!

What You’ll Gain:

• Understanding the impact of poverty on behavior, mindset, and wellness

• Trauma-informed approaches to treatment planning

• Strategies for meaningful goal development

• Practical tools to better support individuals and families experiencing economic hardship

Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-to-possibility-bridging-understanding-and-outcomes-tickets-1988919906982?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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.

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)

Join the Team Wellness Center at the Stoudamire Wellness Hub or a powerful conversation on poverty, mindset & wellness with practical tools for providers. Free CEUs, parking & refreshments!

Participants will gain deeper insight into the hidden rules of poverty, strengthen culturally responsive approaches, and learn tools that promote empowerment, stability, and sustainable outcomes.

The first 30 registrants will receive a complimentary Bridges Out of Poverty book!

What You’ll Gain:

• Understanding the impact of poverty on behavior, mindset, and wellness

• Trauma-informed approaches to treatment planning

• Strategies for meaningful goal development

• Practical tools to better support individuals and families experiencing economic hardship

Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poverty-to-possibility-bridging-understanding-and-outcomes-tickets-1988919906982?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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)