The 2025 Eastside Extravaganza reminded us once again that when Detroit’s Eastside comes together, transformation happens. Thank you for uplifting this year’s celebration of "Strength and Unity" with your presence and support.

The Eastside Extravaganza extends heartfelt gratitude to our community of supporters for being on this journey with us.

This year also marked a milestone for the Eastside Community Network— over four decades of impact, dedicated to developing people, plans, and places for sustainable neighborhood growth. We are deeply thankful to everyone who has walked alongside us. Together, we are not only building stronger communities—we are making history. Your belief in our mission fuels and propels our work.

Orlando Bailey– Maggie DeSantis Truth to Power Award

Henry Ford Health – Eastside Corporate Champion

dream hampton – Eastside Legend

GenesisHOPE – Eastside Innovator

482 Forward – Outstanding Partner

Danny Dolley – Willie Mae Gaskin Volunteerism Award

Thank you for continuing to champion Detroit’s Eastside. Our future is brighter because of you. (Click here or below to watch their videos.)

Chandler Park - Best Fun Spot

Detroit Yacht Club - Best Employer 

Morning Side Cafe - Best Small Business

Strength In Unity - Best Block Club 

Savoy - Best Restaurant

Since 1984, ECN has been the heartbeat of Detroit’s Eastside — revitalizing neighborhoods, empowering families, mentoring youth, and creating pathways to opportunity and wellness. From the Stoudamire Wellness Hub to community development, education, and environmental justice — ECN is building the kind of Detroit our children deserve to inherit, and thanks to your support, our work in unifying the east side and meeting the needs of our community.  

Your belief in our cause is a powerful force that drives us forward. We are deeply grateful for your generous contributions and for standing with the Eastside.

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this year’s Eastside Extravaganza possible. Your support strengthens our mission and uplifts our community. And your partnership fuels our work and helps create lasting impact on Detroit’s Eastside.

Funds raised at the Extravaganza will directly support funding our mission - - developing people, places and plans for sustainable growth on Detroit’s east side. Because of your generosity, ECN will also support over 50 families with groceries from the Detroit People's Food Co-op this season.  Thank you!

We welcome your continued support by texting "ECN" to 50155 to donate.

In gratitude, The Eastside Community Network

Questions? Contact DiAnna Solomon at dsolomon@ecn-detroit.org to learn more about our 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities.