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Detroit Revitalization Fellows

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Created at: 2021-10-14 13:18:51

Engagement Information

Started on: 2011-01-01

Primary type of engagement: Economic Development

Secondary type of engagement: External Service

Tertiary type of engagement: Civic Engagement/Community Service

Brief description of the program: This program seeks to develop and connect leaders and build the capacity of organizations, while ensuring a commitment to equity in the face of a rapidly transforming city and region. Source: https://economicdevelopment.wayne.edu/news/detroit-revitalization-fellows-celebrates-a-decade-of-impact-plans-for-the-future-45089

Focus areas of this engagement: Community / Economic Development; Community Building; Economic Prosperity; Governance / Civic Vitality; Inclusion / Access

Community needs and community participation in assessing those needs.: 1) Increase the capacity of the local community at the level of neighborhoods through WSU leadership in the revitalization of Detroit; 2) Investment in grassroot leaders; 3) Ensure the inclusion of grassroot leaders in decision-making processes

Resource Utilization

Number of Students and others Participating

Number of graduate students: 80

Other University Resources

Space utilization: Meeting/ Conference space

Additional Comments: External Funding cont... Erb Family Foundation; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation; The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation; John S. and James L. Knight Foundation PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc.; The Skillman Foundation; DTE Energy Foundation.

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