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/mg45ygf

Everyone deserves a safe, clean place to call home. One that meets basic health and safety standards and supports a good quality of life. These are a foundation of strong, thriving neighborhoods.

Join us for Landlord Thursdays, bringing landlords and tenants together to strengthen communication, clarify rights and responsibilities, and build respectful partnerships that support safe, stable housing for all. Where Communication Creates Housing Stability

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.

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

Everyone deserves a safe, clean place to call home—one that meets basic health and safety standards and supports a good quality of life. These aren’t just legal rights; they’re the foundation of strong, thriving neighborhoods.

Join us for Tenant Tuesdays to learn what to look for when searching for housing, understand your rights as a tenant, and discover how we can work together to protect and uplift our community.

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.

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/mg45ygf

Everyone deserves a safe, clean place to call home. One that meets basic health and safety standards and supports a good quality of life. These are a foundation of strong, thriving neighborhoods.

Join us for Landlord Thursdays, bringing landlords and tenants together to strengthen communication, clarify rights and responsibilities, and build respectful partnerships that support safe, stable housing for all. Where Communication Creates Housing Stability

Mayor Mary Sheffield's Rise Higher Detroit Thriving Neighborhoods Community Conversation

Join Mayor Mary Sheffield for an in-person community meeting to share your voice and help shape the future of Detroit!

Located at Eastside Community Network (ECN) @ 4401 Conner St, Detroit, MI

Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Overview

Join Mayor Mary Sheffield for an in-person community meeting to share your voice and help shape the future of Detroit!

Rise Higher Detroit is Mayor Sheffield's citywide effort to listen to residents and shape City decisions around what people are actually experiencing in their daily lives. Through Community Conversations across Detroit, residents come together in guided, small-group discussions focused on the issues that most affect how people work, live, and get ahead. Each Community Conversation will focus on one of five issue areas.

Click here to RSVP.

Everyone deserves a safe, clean place to call home—one that meets basic health and safety standards and supports a good quality of life. These aren’t just legal rights; they’re the foundation of strong, thriving neighborhoods.

Join us for Tenant Tuesdays to learn what to look for when searching for housing, understand your rights as a tenant, and discover how we can work together to protect and uplift our community.

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.

• Get help with probate issues if your family home is stuck in court.

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

Sign Up Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a8kmddy

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.

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 Month’s Topic: Introduction to Tools & Safety

Sign Up Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/agh7q7c

Connect 313 Tech Classes at Eastside Community Network are here to help you get comfortable with the devices and software you use every day. Whether your phone is acting up, your laptop feels confusing, or you’re trying to figure out email, apps, files, or online accounts—we’ve got you.

Come to the Tech Hub with your concerns or needs, and we’ll work with you step-by-step so you can:

• UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOUR DEVICE OR SOFTWARE

• LEARN PRACTICAL, EVERYDAY SKILLS YOU CAN USE RIGHT AWAY

For more information contact - Sedrick Huff at 313-214-2977 or email shuff@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.

A Toast to Orlando

A Toast to Orlando Bailey. Seven years. Countless conversations. One powerful Detroit voice. Join us as we celebrate Orlando Bailey’s leadership as Co-Founder and Co-Host of Authentically Detroit — and his continued presence as a friend of the show and partner at ECN. Be ready to hustle, fellowship, laugh out loud, and celebrate Orlando💫💫💫

Location: Eastside Community Network (ECN), 4401 Conner Ave., Detroit, MI 48215 (RSVP HERE)

Date and time: Sat, Feb 21, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Organizer: Sarah Johnson, (313) 331-3790, sjohnson@ecn-detroit.org

LET'S CELEBRATE ORLANDO!

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.

Connect 313 Tech Classes at Eastside Community Network are here to help you get comfortable with the devices and software you use every day. Whether your phone is acting up, your laptop feels confusing, or you’re trying to figure out email, apps, files, or online accounts—we’ve got you.

Come to the Tech Hub with your concerns or needs, and we’ll work with you step-by-step so you can:

• UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOUR DEVICE OR SOFTWARE

• LEARN PRACTICAL, EVERYDAY SKILLS YOU CAN USE RIGHT AWAY

For more information contact - Sedrick Huff at 313-214-2977 or email shuff@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.

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.

Connect 313 Tech Classes at Eastside Community Network are here to help you get comfortable with the devices and software you use every day. Whether your phone is acting up, your laptop feels confusing, or you’re trying to figure out email, apps, files, or online accounts—we’ve got you.

Come to the Tech Hub with your concerns or needs, and we’ll work with you step-by-step so you can:

• UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOUR DEVICE OR SOFTWARE

• LEARN PRACTICAL, EVERYDAY SKILLS YOU CAN USE RIGHT AWAY

For more information contact - Sedrick Huff at 313-214-2977 or email shuff@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.

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.

Connect 313 Tech Classes at Eastside Community Network are here to help you get comfortable with the devices and software you use every day. Whether your phone is acting up, your laptop feels confusing, or you’re trying to figure out email, apps, files, or online accounts—we’ve got you.

Come to the Tech Hub with your concerns or needs, and we’ll work with you step-by-step so you can:

• UNDERSTAND WHAT’S GOING ON WITH YOUR DEVICE OR SOFTWARE

• LEARN PRACTICAL, EVERYDAY SKILLS YOU CAN USE RIGHT AWAY

For more information contact - Sedrick Huff at 313-214-2977 or email shuff@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.

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.

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.

ECN will be open in honor of the MLK Day holiday.

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.