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

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

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

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.

Join us for a fun and meaningful event to raise awareness and support for our unsheltered community. Hit the dance floor and learn a mix of new and classic hustle line dances.

Come dance, connect, and be part of something bigger—every step and every dollar counts!

For more information contact: Sgt. Sandra Whitfield at uprt@detroitmi.gov or text (313) 900-6159

Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and help care for Chandler Park during this volunteer clean-up and planting day. Participants will help remove trash and debris, assist with planting flowers and produce, and support efforts to keep this neighborhood space clean, welcoming, and vibrant. This is also a great opportunity for students looking to earn community service credit while giving back alongside neighbors and fellow volunteers.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/41mlhZQ

Eastside Community Network offices will be Closed April 17th.

We’ll See You On Monday!

Join us for the Spring Stoudamire Showcase on April 16 🌸!

This is your invitation to come in, get connected, and discover all that the Stoudamire offers for Eastside families and seniors. Parents, seniors, and community members are invited to explore the space, meet staff and instructors, and learn more about programs that support everyday life.

What to expect:
• Class showcases featuring hustle, crafts, gardening, ballroom, and bid whist
• A look at how the Stoudamire brings ECN’s “Rooted and Rising” Programming to life through services that support wellbeing, families and youth, and homes and economic opportunity
• Community partner tables with helpful resources and information
Lunch will be provided.

🌸 Register Here: https://bit.ly/41K5OTy

Families are invited to experience Inscape, a hands-on sensory preview designed to introduce Detroit’s future adaptive and inclusive sensory gym. This interactive event will give attendees the opportunity to explore activities centered around sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch in a welcoming environment built for connection and discovery. Inscape offers a unique opportunity for families, caregivers, and community members to engage with a space created to support sensory exploration, regulation, and inclusion.

Register Here: autisminthed.com

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.

Authority Health Centers, in partnership with What About Us Inc., invites community members to a free health education event. Attendees will learn about diabetes prevention and blood pressure management and can receive free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. The event will also feature the HARC “Food is Medicine” Grab & Go Program. Admission is free.

For details, contact Tammara Howard at 313-918-9604.

Chandler Park Conservancy and Motown Lacrosse are inviting young people to come out and learn the fundamentals of one of the fastest-growing sports in the country at this free lacrosse clinic. This event is a great opportunity for youth to try something new, build skills, stay active, and connect with others in a fun and supportive environment. Participants will be introduced to the game through hands-on instruction designed for beginners and those interested in learning more about lacrosse. Registration at 9:15 AM

Register Here:https://forms.gle/DKWusWsveqoEyg8CA

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 Eastside Community Network and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision to hear results from a District 4 study on truck traffic and air quality. Using truck-counting cameras and air quality monitors placed on residential streets, the study highlights how trucking affects neighborhood health.

We’ll also share background on Detroit’s trucking issues and ways you can support a truck route ordinance with your City Council representative and at City Council meetings.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/w6ujRzCJcrpRHETj9

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 Eastside Community Network for Detroit’s Community Air Quality Training during the District 4 Quarterly Meeting. Learn how air monitoring works, why it matters for our neighborhoods, and how you can advocate for healthier air where you live.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/47hMDns

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.

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/2ngjtrb

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

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.

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