Detroit is Eligible: Bankruptcy Begins

Posting this in two places on this blog, but big news today: 

Check out this article about the Detroit Bankruptcy filings and its a tough time here and for many it may get more difficult. I just pray that we are able to work through this process and better understand how we can possibly do this right.

"Judge Steven W. Rhodes of the United States Bankruptcy Court, found that Detroit was insolvent and that the pension checks of retirees could be cut during a bankruptcy proceeding, a crucial part of his decision."

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/04/us/detroit-bankruptcy-ruling.html?hpw&rref=us

S.A.Y. Detroit

Just an article that I found from Mitch Albom today. Although much of it is a sales pitch to donate to S.A.Y. Detroit, I feel there is something inspiring and thought provoking in the concept that we can change where we are and we can change the way we talk about Detroit. So as Mitch says at the end: 

S.A.Y. Detroit, and say something good. I hope you will, too.

http://community.givingtuesday.org/Post/say-detroit-and-say-something-good/213303f4-b3b1-40b3-bdfa-b0de3300edb9

Detroit, a Love Song

The massive flood of articles about Detroit continues. But hey what is this? In a July 29th NY Times Op-Ed piece writer Frank Bruni describes Detroit and his experience (very different from mine) in the city for 5 years. After seeing reactions to this article from different people I really feel it has a certain emotion to it that so very many people in Detroit can identify with. One thing can certainly be true, there is so very much pride in Detroit, pride and aspiration to make it even better.Check this article out if you have a moment:

Detroit, a Love Song

The Art And Soul Mission Moment

I would love to say that this is me drawing, but sadly N.O.A.H. is not quite that miraculous! But thoguht I would post this video here also for y'all to check out. Art And Soul offers those that come through and are a part of N.O.A.H. an avenue to express themselves in so many different ways, from pottery to cupcakes it is an amazing piece of what N.O.A.H. is about.

Emerge Detroit

I thought I would just add this link to this Detroit page also!

This site is a pretty awesome one talking about a lot of the local issues and local happenings in Detroit. It is created by a native and good friend, Carl Gladstone. The site is constantly updated with podcast interviews, exciting events and other connecting things in Detroit! Not to mention it is partially funded by the United Methodist Church.

http://www.emergedetroit.org/

Direct Service to the Homeless?

Just recently interim program director, Amy Brown (AKA my supervisor) was interviewed by a local news station here in Detroit and was asked a few questions really as a follow up of the recent article found in the Huffington Post, where a police officer gave a shoeless homeless man new boots. The debate continues as to what to do, to give money, to not, to give direct aid, to not, was the police officer correct in giving to the man, or not? It is a beautiful and ever complex debate. I don't pretend to have any answers, instead just a perspective to lend to the debate.


Channel 4 Local News Story: What's the Best Way to Help the Homeless?

New York Times Article: Should We Give a Homeless Man Shoes?

A DIFFERENT Detroit Articles

This article was recently shared with me by a friend! Hope in Detroit!

A Different Detroit

Also here are couple more articles about Detroit, some not so recent, but still eye opening for me! I hope you enjoy them and let me know about more you find!

A Detroit Snob? Of Course I Am.

Urban Tree Farms in Detroit

It may seem contrary to what the media portrays about Detroit, but here we have the tree lighting ceremony in 2012! I'm in there somewhere!