Why We Organize
“My humanity is bound up in yours, for only we can only be human together ”
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Conant Gardens Neighborhood Development Corporation is to restore and promote a safe quality of life in Conant Gardens through affordable housing rehabilitation and education to expand skills, improve health outcomes and and increase knowledge of needed resources with a primary focus on low-income families, senior citizens, and our youth.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to have a Conant Gardens District with beautiful, self-sustained neighborhoods that embrace pride and a sense of community and enables individuals and families to thrive.
What We’ve Achieved
Completed the rehabilitation of 18520 Norwood
Winning MSU planning practicum
Partnered with Gleaners to establish Vernon AME as a hub for food distribution for low-income seniors
Awarded 5013c status
Numerous grant wins
Where we’re aiming
Power mapping within Conant Gardens through meaningful collaboration with other organizations in the neighborhood.
Creating a collation of like-minded organizations within District 3 as a means to consolidate voting power, knowledge, and resources around key issues within our district.
Working closely with relevant City of Detroit departments to restore amenities like parks and more pedestrian friendly streets to the neighborhood.
Working within the community to cultivate opportunities for recreation for not only youth but also our seniors.