Detroit Fire Department shares tips on how to safely decorate your home!
The holidays are underway in Detroit and everyone’s getting their house in a festive mood. But before you deck those halls, be sure you are taking every safety precaution to avoid a fire this holiday season.
The Neighborhoods team caught up with Senior Fire Prevention Inspector, Captain Chris Dixon, to talk about how we can keep our homes safe while we trim the tree and light the menorah or kinara!
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Detroit at work!
Unemployment and underemployment have shaken many families across the country; Detroit is no exception.
Fortunately, there is help.
Detroit at Work is unique because it works directly with employers in the metro Detroit area to find out what their needs are.
“You really get a leg up because you’re being screened directly by someone who is recruiting on behalf of local employers,” said Michelle Rafferty, Detroit at Work, Chief Operating Officer.
Affirmations! Have you heard of the concept?
As early as elementary school, Jonae Maxey remembers seeing the negative effects of drugs and crime in her eastside Detroit neighborhood. She has also witnessed friends and family members choose the wrong path and could have easily been right along with them, if not for her parents.
“They instilled the values of responsibility, being secure with who I am, and the importance of helping others,” said Maxey.
Detroit SlutWalk brings LGBTQIA community to center of sexual assault conversation
Trigger Warning: This article contains information and statistics surrounding sexual assault.
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. While the report says sexual violence numbers have fallen nearly half since 1993, only five out of every 1000 rapists are convicted.
Starting a business in Detroit just got easier!
Running a successful business is hard.
In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses fail within the first year, and about 50% fail after five years. So, the last thing entrepreneurs need is an obstacle as they try to get started.
International Day of Charities: RAWS Michigan
Sept. 5 is International Day of Charities. The international day of giving began after the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution in 2012 to observe and honor Mother Teresa of Calcutta. The Nobel Peace Prize winner was known around the world for her devotion to ending poverty. International Day of Charities urges the public to continue Mother Teresa’s legacy by giving to those less fortunate and helping to end poverty worldwide.
Detroiter Saves Big on Auto Insurance… and You Can Too!
On July 2, auto insurance reform was implemented in the State of Michigan, meaning lower rates for many drivers. Detroiters are already taking advantage.
Known as Peggy to family and friends, Gladys A. Noble, a senior citizen, has lived in Detroit for more than 50 years. She’s seen auto insurance rates skyrocket, especially for those living in The D.
“I had to choose between putting food on the table or paying my auto insurance,” said Peggy. And there’s no doubt, those words resonate with countless residents.