Summary
If awarded, $1.04 million from United Way would fund a free summer program for about 520 kids ages 6-12 at roughly $450 per child — no city tax dollars required.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city match — the full $1.04 million comes from United Way.
About 520 Detroit kids ages 6-12 get a free summer program.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
The city wants to chase a $500,000 Gilbert Family Foundation grant for community initiatives, with no matching city dollars required. The committee supports applying.
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The city accepted several multi-million dollar grants aimed at behavioral health, public safety, community violence intervention (Ceasefire), and anti-litter efforts.
Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee
If awarded, $1.04 million from United Way would fund a free summer program for about 520 kids ages 6-12 at roughly $450 per child — no city tax dollars required.
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