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Southwest Detroit Community: Our Next Chapter Together

The Southwest Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) was the first in a global network of community centers Ford Fund operates to help carry out its mission of partnering with communities to move people forward and upward.

Around the Fund

A recap of activities and recent events

Detroit – Southwest

The FREC has been a central community hub for the neighborhood for more than a decade bringing nonprofit partners together under one roof to offer critical services and programs. The Center has been a critical gathering place for our partners to deliver services, from a client choice food pantry, legal assistance, income tax preparation, education and job initiatives to hosting cultural celebrations with friends and neighbors each year.

After March 15, FREC Southwest will transition its operations from the Mexicantown Mercado (2826 Bagley St. Detroit, MI 48216) to multiple access points and locations, which enables us to expand our reach in the Southwest community.

Our commitment to Southwest Detroit and the broader metro Detroit area remains unwavering, with our top priority being to support the community and ensure that residents of Southwest Detroit continue to receive the services they count on.

Gleaners: Fresh Food Distribution

  • March 21 will be the last fresh food box distribution at the Mercado. Distribution will transition to multiple sites the following week.
  • For additional Gleaners resources, including dates and times of food distributions near you, click here or visit www.pantrynet.org.

Accounting Aid: Tax and Accounting

Scheduled appointments will continue at FREC SW through March 9.

  • After March 9, Accounting Aid will welcome guests at LA SED Senior and Youth Center, located at 7150 Vernor Hwy, Detroit MI 48209 Visit accountingaidsociety.org to learn more.

SER Metro

Job Placement and Skills Training Services are available the following locations:

  • Main Facility - 9301 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48210
  • Youth Workforce Center- 9215 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210
  • Samaritan Center – 5555 Conner Detroit, MI 48213
  • Annex Office – 9215 Michigan Avenue Detroit, MI 48210

Ford Resource and Engagement Center East

The east side Ford Resource and Engagement Center (FREC) will be operating as usual at Fisher Magnet Academy, located at 1549 Maddelein, Detroit, MI 48205.

  • The center's hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

LA SED: Youth and Education

Events and programs will now be held at LA SED: 

Southwest Detroit Immigrant and Refugee Center

To schedule an appointment call: 313-288-9904

Need more help?

You can get additional services and resources like accessing medical care, obtaining healthy food, transportation assistance and dealing with emergencies by calling 211.

 

Looking for a local food pantry?

Visit pantrynet.org to find one near you.

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