St. Suzanne Cody Rouge Community Resource Center

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“1.the sscrcrc is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific and educational purposes within the meaning of 501 ( c )(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended, to engage in any activity not otherwise forbidden by the laws of the state of michigan and the united states, and with all powers conferred upon nonprofit corporatiom, with the laws of the state of michigan, to accomplish the following charitable purposes: education of and service to the poor, the distressed, or the underprivileged; advancement of religion; building community and lessening neighborhood tensions; eliminating prejudice and discrimination; defending human and civil rights secured by law; and combating community blight and juvenile delinquency by undertaking community revitalization efforts in the city of detroit, michigan.”

“Managed an outdoor learning center including a 900sf classroom and sport court, with electricity, wifi, storage and presentation space. Welcomed new city council district representative neighborhood office to site. Hosted kindergarten start up year for new kipp imani detroit academy. Added a second community foods program into the licensed commercial kitchen. Hosted expanded city summer recreation camp. Hosted volunteer counselor teen listening sessions. Hosted monthly diaper distributions. Hosted major holiday food distributions. Doubled the available hours weekly at a managed community clothes closet staffed by volunteers who receive excess clothing and some household and personal items and distributes the items in a dignified, boutique setting. Provided wi-fi coverage to the outer campus to allow residents, families and students free wifi access. Organized two additional stormwater management/green infrastructure educational programs, for middle school students, and adults through a workforce development program which resulted in program completions, installations of one additional rain gardens and diversion of flood/storm water from municipal sewage systems. These programs have received statewide and national attention and awards. Added diverse sources of grant funding for the stormwater management/green infrastructure programs managed the overall facility operations, including researching a reviewing long-term energy efficiency programs. Hosted: election precinct voting site, community meetings, city of detroit functions, senior citizens workshops, 7-step program, block clubs, recreation programs, bazaars and family gatherings. Effectively rented space to: state-licensed childcare, federal head start/early head start program, neighborhood cdc, youth development programs, recreation. Hosted art muralling and portraiture programs for youth in conjunction with college for creative studies. Made capital improvements and preventative maintenance to facility. Hosted community water events. Created a network of other community resource centers including grant funding and award recognition. Hosted college graduate service corps placements in field of study. Hosted high school community service students. Provided community computer lab. Hosted weekly educator appreciation days. Hosted three youth basketball leagues including new cyo basketball league team. Maintained expanded evening and weekend hours, recording 66,000+ visitors annually. Received volunteer support from a number of organizations.”