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“Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or softened the fiber of a free people. A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

It is Black History Month and here at SHARE Detroit, we want to highlight two of our Black-run nonprofit partners who are doing good in our community.

On January 24th, Wayne State University and SHARE Detroit teamed up to host an impactful nonprofit workshop, bringing together local organizations to gain valuable insights on essential business topics. Designed to support smaller nonprofits, the event featured interactive sessions on marketing, fundraising, finance/accounting, and technology, equipping  more than 100 attendees with the tools they need to grow and sustain their missions.

“Mayors, city council members, and legislators come and go, but neighborhoods don't go anywhere.” - Rashida Tlaib

“Education is the passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” - Malcolm X

January 24th is the International Day of Education! We do not think we have to impress upon our SHARE Detroit readers how important education is–whether it be through grade school, college, work in a trade, or participation in a hobby. This date is a day to reflect upon our own experiences with education and think of people around the world or in our community who are still striving for access to education.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller 

Detroit is home to over half a million veterans and a number of great nonprofits that support them! If you’re looking to find nonprofits serving veterans in Detroit, SHARE Detroit’s search categories are here to help you find one (or two or three!) that aligns with your values.

“Even in darkness it is possible to create light and encourage compassion. That it is possible to feel free inside a prison. That even in exile, friendship exists and can become an anchor. That one instant before dying, man is still immortal.” - Elie Wiesel