NeighborHUB Program
The Yunion is ๐๐ excited that the Detroit Regional Chamber and General Motors announced their fourth cohort of awardees for the NeighborHUB grant program! From the programโs largest-ever applicant pool, we are honored to be an awardee. ๐โฃ
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The ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ is an annual, collaborative effort between the Chamber and GM, that is designed to empower residents in Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park to affect change in their neighborhoods through physical presence and innovative programming. โฃ
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This grant is to assist us with creating and building our courtyard space to beautify the neighborhood, invite in the community, and host outdoor events and programs! ๐ฑโฃ
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๐ช๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ค ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ! ๐ช๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ง๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐๐จ๐ซ๐ก๐จ๐จ๐. โฃ
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Whoโs excited to see our new courtyard?! Give us a ๐ in the comments below!
Black History Month Change Maker
We are honored that our CEO and FounderJason Wilson is one of the amazing Detroiters featured as a WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit Black History Month Change Maker. The shortened segment airs today at 6pm (EST) and the full story this weekend. Thank youLarry Spruill…
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Yesterday we had an Amazing Cast and Crew meeting with the team from the new movie The Yunion is producing called “Sticks and Stones”. We are excited to have such a group of dynamic actors and crew members. Stay tuned, much more to come. Let’s…
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Here is a great article about the great work we are doing in the Metro Detroit Area. It also highlights our partner with Wayne State University’s School of Social Work. https://socialwork.wayne.edu/…/a-path-for-success…
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Letโs try this again. Do you know any youth and or families in need of additional support in the Metro Detroit area or Wayne County.
Read MoreThe Service for Youth and Families
The Yunion has programs to service youth and families in the Metro Detroit area.
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Yesterday was our first day back in a Face 2 Face space since March 5th, 2020. We had a hybrid session, 4 students in person and about 15 students virtually. Our Life Guides (JayPittsNeriah Reign) did a great job and the students really had a…
Read MoreThe Yunion Charitable Foundation
We can’t do the work without your support! The Yunion would like to thank the Comerica Charitable Foundation for selecting us as grant recipients its’ fourth grant season of 2020. Their support will help us in continuing the work of the CATTA, training young boys…
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Southfield Public Schools sent out an email to warn its 5,600 families after the district was contacted by concerned parents who heard a national story about self-harm and online suicide games.
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Parents, we know parenting during the pandemic is challenging. Our CEO (Jason Wilson) and Executive Director (Nicole Wilson) learned it’s better to do a little extra during this season to help their son decompress so he wouldn’t be overwhelmed with stress. By giving your child…
Read MoreThrive In A Distant Learning
One of our program (CATTA) participants Jason W. made the honor roll this past card marking. Parents, itโs possible for your child to thrive in a distant learning environment if you and your child are initial about the results you want and consistently doing the…
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Checking in with Parents to see how your week has good and see what plans you have for the weekend.
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#tbt #tbthursday A year ago today we officially moved into our new building. Since then a lot has happened but we are still grateful for all the love and support we’ve received through the years. Hopefully, we’ll be back working from the building soon and…
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Parents: Self-Esteem or self-worth is more than how you feel about yourself. It’s also about how capable you are to meet life’s challenges and feel worthy of happiness. You can build self-esteem in your child/teen by developing three “A’s”. Affirmation, Achievement, and Affirmation. Affirmation: Being…
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“Our children need our presence, not our presents.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parents Happy MLK Day. We hope you are able to rest and enjoy your family today. As we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. King, remember all he did he…
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Parents, we are halfway through the 1st month of the year 2021. Here are a few things we are looking forward to as an organization. Spending more time with our family and loved ones is priority number one on our list. As we work towards…
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Parents are the biggest influence in a teenโs life. Even though you may feel your child pulling away, eager for more independence, deep down they still want you involved. A strong bond with your child, especially during the teen years, helps reduce the chances of…
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