Challenges are the heart of our program. In partnership with area non-profits, the challenges are designed to positively impact the city and region. Every Friday, participants will work in teams organized to generate innovative and impactful solutions to pressing needs faced by our partner non-profit organizations. Check back soon to learn more about our non-profit partners and the topics that we plan to address over the course of the year.

Challenge #1Jan 20 - Feb 17 2017

TOPIC:

Art & Community Health

PARTNER(S):

Beaumont Family Medicine & Detroit Central City

Challenge #2Mar 3-31 2017

TOPIC:

Storytelling

PARTNER(S):

Belle Isle Conservancy

Challenge #3Jun 2 - Jul 27 2017

TOPIC:

Culminating Impact Projects

PARTNER(S):

Fellows will be collaborating with over 30 different organizations that serve Detroit.

Challenge #4Apr 21 - May 26 2017

TOPIC:

Place-based Entrepreneurship

PARTNER(S):

TechTown Detroit, Southwest Economic Solutions

Challenge #5Mar 3-31 2017

TOPIC:

Sustainability

PARTNER(S):

EcoWorks

Challenge #6Jan 20 - Feb 17 2017

TOPIC:

Youth Development

PARTNER(S):

Downtown Boxing Gym

Challenge #7Nov 11 - Dec 16 2016

TOPIC:

Food Security

PARTNER(S):

Forgotten Harvest

Challenge #8Sep 20 - Oct 28 2016

TOPIC:

Community Development

PARTNER(S):

MACC Development