About The Resource Hub
Welcome to The Neighborhood — hope lives here.
This is not just a community center.
The Resource Hub is visionary project that will transform the historic Adlai Stevenson School into an opportunity center that serves as a catalyst for economic empowerment and community revitalization. Located in the heart of one of Detroit’s most economically challenged neighborhoods, historically nameless and known as “The Neighborhood”, this state-of-the-art facility will bring together critical services including youth and workforce development, childcare, and health and wellness programs—all under one roof.
The Neighborhood has faced decades of disinvestment and hardship. This community, primarily Black and a part of Detroit’s 48204 zip code, has endured a long history of economic challenges, including rising poverty rates, a mass exodus of residents, and the impact of structural changes like the construction of I-96. Surveys have identified key needs in the community: food assistance, job training, community spaces, and childcare services. These challenges are compounded by a lack of infrastructure, which has left The Neighborhood underserved and disconnected.
This isn’t just a building. It’s a symbol of transformation in Detroit.
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We’re bringing Bidwell Training Center’s proven model to Detroit, offering free training for in-demand careers with starting wages of $20/hour or more.
Programs include:
Culinary Arts
Medical Assisting
Chemical Lab Technology
Pharmacy Tech Certification
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We’re creating a safe, supportive environment where parents can pursue opportunity — and children can grow up with stability.
On-site, affordable childcare to support working families
Mental health services and substance abuse support
Family counseling through partners like Black Family Development
Wraparound wellness services
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Through Give Merit and the FATE Program, young Detroiters will access:
Esports, digital media, and tech training
Mentorship and college readiness programs
Creative outlets that open doors to new industries
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The Hub will be a home base for grassroots coalitions, service providers, and nonprofit partners working together to create systemic, neighborhood-led change.
Built for and by the community.
In the next decade, The Resource Hub is projected to generate:
1,000+ jobs
70 college graduates through our youth pipeline
300 companies served through skilled talent development
500,000+ visits to the Hub
$20M+ in economic opportunity created for local residents and businesses
An outsized impact.
Construction is underway—but to open our doors and launch services, we must raise $7million in remaining capital and startup support. Your gift today helps:
Complete the renovation of the building
Launch programs and hire staff
Sustain operations in the critical first years
The Resource Hub will stand as a living symbol of what’s possible when a neighborhood refuses to be forgotten and when others step in to say: You matter. Your future matters.
Join us in finishing this work. Together, we can rewrite the future of The Neighborhood.
Contact David Merritt at dmerritt@renaissanceofhope.org to learn more.
