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2 people are interested
Norwayne Clean Up & Plant Swap
ORGANIZATION: Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
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2 people are interested
We will be picking up garbage, cleaning up common spaces in the neighborhood, and assisting with the plant swap. Please bring work gloves, garden tools, and lawn bags. You may bring plants if you wish to participate in the plant swap.
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About Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
Location:
7310 Woodward Ave Suite 800, Detroit, MI 48202, US
Mission Statement
Guided by our belief that no one should live in poverty, Wayne Metro empowers people and communities to be strong, healthy and thriving. We envision communities where all people have hope and opportunities to realize their full potential.
Description
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency (Wayne Metro) provides services to help people achieve their goals for Healthy Homes, Upward Mobility, and Family Success. Key to this work is our focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure our staff and systems our accessible and welcoming to all people.
Annual Agency Impact
Upward Mobility
- 4,153 participants increase their financial capabilities through workshops, coaching
- 2,021 participants receive free tax preparation
Family Success
- 794 children improve their Kindergarten readiness through early childhood education
- 610 youth improve academic progress through youth empowerment programs
Healthy Homes
- 873 households who are at-rick of homelessness maintain housing
- 2,701 households improve home energy efficiency through home repairs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- 15 small Detroit-based organizations assisted with the Detroit Residents First Fund that works to elevate the voices of local Detroiters
Over the last four decades, the Agency’s budget has grown from $100,000 to over $100 million while continuing to maintain a low administrative rate (8%) that allows $.92 of every funded or donated dollar to be utilized for direct client services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
32150 DorseyWestland, MI 48186
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteer Application at www.communitycorps.volunteerhub.com