City of Detroit Government

Join us live via Zoom September 19th at 5pm. Give your thoughts, comments and concerns on the Joe Louis Greenway: Patton Park and Romanowski Park Walking and Bike Paths. We want to hear from you!

Learn more: www.joelouisgreenway.com

A huge thank you to everyone who came out and shared their thoughts at last week’s City Voices Tour events! 🙌 Your participation and feedback are helping shape the future of Detroit.

Still want to engage but can’t meet us in person? Visit PlanDetroit.com to share your feedback online anytime!

Today the City of Detroit Fire Department is set to announce the Opioid Quick Response Team!

The Detroit Fire Department administered lifesaving naloxone 2,400 times in 2023, but data shows many overdose survivors are STILL at high risk for future overdose mortality.

The Quick Response Team will meet residents where they are to prevent future fatalities.

Watch Live at 11:30am:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_bbFVz83cELpI-gJrrcw

🎉 HAPPENING NOW: Join us at 2800 W Grand Blvd for the Henry Ford Hospital Detroit expansion groundbreaking celebration going on until 6:00pm! 🏥

This 2.2 billion expansion plan is anchored by a new state-of-the- art hospital facility. Thank you to the $120 million investment by The Gilbert Foundation.

This world class facility will provide the latest technology and care for the community in our own backyard!

🚧 Last week, the City of Detroit hosted its Summer Construction Conference to connect contractors with city departments and non-profits!

Attendees learned how to become vendors and networked to support neighborhood revitalization and home repair grants.🏗️

Next Wednesday—you're invited to a job fair!!💥

This is your chance to work for employers such as Henry Ford Health, FedEx, Unifi, and more. Be sure to bring your resume and dress for success!

We're thrilled to see you on September 18th, between 10am-1pm at the Northwest Activities Center ballroom

📄 Get your resume ready for our citywide Career and Resource Fair!

When: Monday, Sept. 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
Where: Northwest Activities Center (Ballroom), 18100 Meyers Road

in exploring job opportunities while connecting with representatives from City of Detroit departments and local skilled trades contractors. 🛠🦺 Discover career paths, build connections, and access resources to help you succeed!

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We’re on our way to building another $1 Billion in affordable housing! Xavier consists of 14 units that was built from scratch, just for low income disabled residents! Thank you to everyone who helped complete this project! 🤝🙌 Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department

The Private Sewer Repair Program, provides repairs and upgrades to homes hardest hit by the June 2021 flooding disaster. These repairs will help reduce the risk of basement flooding, as severe weather events are becoming increasingly more frequent.

Pre apply here: bit.ly/CDBG-DR-PSRP

For more information visit: detroitmi.gov/disasterrecovery

🔥 Detroit is on the rise, and the is leading the charge! Thanks to next-level training, we’re seeing REAL progress. We’re not just protecting Detroit—we’re transforming it! 🚒💥

Check out the food truck schedule for the Spirit Plaza for September

Make sure you pull up and get some good food.

🧘‍♀️Get fit and have fun every Saturday at Fitology in Spirit Plaza! Join us from 10 AM to 12 PM for free fitness classes with live DJs.

Let’s in wellness together! 💪🎧

Ready to work? Detroit At Work offers several programs and job preparation workshops. Employers are hiring and has jobs available.

Apply now: detroitatwork.com

The Detroit Public Safety Foundation wants the community to provide input in this years Above and Beyond Award Ceremony. The Public Safety Distinguished Service Award is an opportunity for the community to nominate individuals within Detroit Police and Detroit Fire who go above and beyond in distinguished service for the community.

Click the link for more information and to nominate: www.detroitpublicsafety.org/general-8

🚨 Save the Date, Detroit! 🚨 The next few days will be jam-packed as we continue engaging with residents at our City Voices Tour Pop-Ups! 🗣️ Your input is essential to help shape the future of our city!

📍Join us across different districts to share your voice and be part of the conversation for .

Let’s work together to build a better future for all! ✨Can’t join us in person? Visit plandetroit.com now to give us your feedback online.

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Join us at the 2024 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on September 14th at Milliken State Park! Participate in the 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Family Fun Walk.

Click the link in our bio to register and support the fight against breast cancer!

Free Expungement Program for Detroiters✅

Sign up⬇️
detroitmi.gov/DetroitForLife

City Council President Pro Tem James Tate partners with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network on Protect Your Crown - a mental health awareness and advocacy campaign to promote the importance of mental well-being 👑

We want to hear your voice! Take the anonymous survey to help policymakers and health professionals better address and improve the mental health experience in Detroit.

and 👑

🚀 We’re Hiring! 🚀

Join us as a Contract and Procurement Specialist IV.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now at detroitmi.gov

There are NEW changes that are in effect with trash collection🗑️🚮

Trash, recycling, bulk, and yard waste will be picked up WEEKLY‼️

in the new collection dates⬇️
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Yin Nights is always a summertime vibe☀️ in Yin Nights w/ every Wednesday from 7pm-8pm at Spirit Plaza🧘🏾‍♀️💪🏾

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detroitmi.gov/recevents

We’re partnering with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to offer Community Health Worker support, resources and wraparound services at seven existing Neighborhood Wellness Centers across Detroit. These centers will continue to provide Detroiters with COVID-19 testing and have expanded their offerings to now provide free blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings. The Detroit Health Department is committed to addressing public health concerns, and offers programs and services to help our communities remain healthy and safe.

To learn more, visit our website at detroitmi.gov/health

Calling all non-profits and neighborhood organizations! Applications for the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund will soon open. Check out the flyer to make sure you have everything you need to apply!