Child Needs

Destined for Greatness Mentoring & Community Resource Center

The purpose of Destined for Greatness is to empower and motivate at-risk young ladies ages 11 to 21. Their mission is to show these youth that no matter what their downfalls have been, there is always a way to rise up above the negatives. The DFG Mentoring Program provides tools to help young ladies truly become Destined for Greatness!

They educate, encourage, and empower young ladies to do things, which once may have seemed impossible to achieve. The goal is to build strong leaders and future professionals. Their mission is to stop the streets and crime from taking our future generations and turning them into mere statistics. Their topics include, but are not limited to: hygiene, self-esteem, education, and job readiness.

Destined for Greatness is also a community resource center that provides essential items for people within the community. Here are some available items:

• Enfamil, Diapers & Wipes

• Adult Incontinence

• Fresh Fruit & Groceries

• Household Essentials

• Mops, Brooms, Bleach, etc.

• Summer Youth Jobs

• Work Force Development Training

• Brand New & Gently Used Clothing

• Hygiene Kits (Men & Women)

• COVID-19 (PPE) Protection Kits

• Back to School Supplies

• Coats for Kids

• Christmas Toy Giveaway

You have to set up an appointment to pick up any essential items. You can do so by visiting their website, sending them an email or call them at (313) 414-3680.

Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank

The Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank is committed to supporting our community in the safest way possible. As with any crisis, our most vulnerable citizens feel the greatest impact. Rest assured that our mission to end diaper need will remain firmly in place with regular distributions continuing to our community. We are limiting the contact we have with the diapers before we send them to families in need. We also recognize that social distancing measures may increase financial and material hardship as people stay home and cannot access support systems. Diapers are considered an essential service and we will continue to distribute diapers. If you are seeking assistance for an adult, wishing to make a donation or have other business matters please leave a message at 313-356-6470. If you are seeking emergency assistance for your child please text your first and last name with the best number to reach you to 313-356-6470 someone will call to inform you of pick up time and date.

Community Connections

The Bridging the Gap Rapid Response Fund recognizes that leaders and groups throughout the city are especially equipped to respond to the unique and pressing needs and challenges experienced in the Detroit community. The grant provides resources to grassroots and community groups to respond to immediate needs, implement activities, and design bridges to quickly address gaps faced by Detroit families as a result of the pandemic. Groups with a current network and access to Detroit parents, children’s caregivers, and children are encouraged to apply. The Bridging the Gap Rapid Response Fund is a partnership between Community Connections and Hope Starts Here Detroit.

 The grant’s primary focus is groups working with children ages 0-8 and/or their families. There is a smaller amount of funding available for groups working with children and young adults ages 9-18 Groups working with college bound youth are encouraged to apply.

Visit the Community Connections website to read more about this fund.