It’s hard to believe that around this time last year I was packing up my apartment in Ann Arbor and preparing to begin Challenge Detroit and move to the city. I had a basic idea of what the coming year would entail, but still didn’t really know what to expect. I am happy to say this […]
For the month of July each Challenge Detroit fellow had the opportunity to focus their time on an individual impact project. I was fortunate enough to receive the opportunity to work with Shakespeare in Detroit. Shakespeare in Detroit is a site-specific Shakespeare company that performs in the places where people live, work and play by creating […]
During a Challenge Detroit leadership Friday a few months ago the fellows were given the task of taking a ‘first step’ into something different and/or new. This could be anything from trying a new restaurant, to joining an organization or even exploring the idea of starting one’s own business. For my first step I decided […]
There is nothing better than summertime in Michigan. After the long and brutally cold winter we experienced this year I am even more grateful for the recent warm weather and blue skies. I feel I’ve been waiting months for the weather to break and to explore the city again. Here’s a list of things I’m […]
I have found one of my favorite spots in Detroit – the lighthouse hidden on the beautiful Riverfront. This month the Challenge Detroit fellows have partnered with the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy for their fifth challenge. On the second Friday of our challenge we took a short tour of part of the Riverfront and also explored […]
A unique element to the Challenge Detroit program are the leadership discussions and workshops we are able to regularly participate in. During these workshops, we are introduced to CEO’s, entrepreneurs and other leaders in Detroit. These leaders tell their personal stories of how they got to where they are in life and share advice for […]
This month I helped coordinate a special week for my host company, Marketing Associates (MA), to give back to the community. From February 10th-14th volunteers from my host company delivered random acts of kindness to unsuspecting people around Detroit. I also managed a social media campaign to raise money for Motor City Blight Busters.
To kick […]
During my year with Challenge Detroit I have many goals, including helping local nonprofits make a difference in the city, forming new personal and professional relationships and exploring the great city of Detroit. Another goal I have is to continue to learn new skills for my professional life. This month I decided to dive into […]
I love the holidays in Detroit!
The annual tree lighting ceremony in Campus Martius Park was the perfect way to welcome in the holidays. The city was alive with Christmas music, ice skaters and of course the beautiful tree.
Another perk to living and working downtown is seeing the city’s Christmas tree lit up everyday from my […]