Stories

“Share Detroit brings nonprofits together to share, learn, connect, and collaborate. That’s the real power behind it.”

In metro Detroit, Arab Women United is creating a powerful movement—one that uplifts, educates, and connects Arab women navigating unique challenges. Founded with a deep passion for community and advocacy, Arab Women United has transformed from small gatherings into a growing force for leadership development and empowerment. Share Detroit has played a crucial role in amplifying this work, providing visibility, resources, and connections that continue to fuel their mission.

At Hospitality House Food Pantry in Commerce, two dedicated volunteers are proving that you don’t need a paycheck to make a powerful impact. John Wise and Lori Drellack, recently named Volunteers of the Year, go above and beyond—each in their own way—to help fight food insecurity and support their neighbors in need.

Though their roles differ, their shared commitment and compassion fuel the pantry's mission every single day.

Mend on the Move has recently set a $5,000 fundraising goal on their SHARE Detroit profile! Samantha Seelhoff, Mend on the Move’s Executive Director, told us a little bit more about the organization to help our readers determine if this is a cause they want to support (hint: we think it is!).

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SHARE Detroit has exciting news! Glow Fish Studios will be donating all round-up amounts from customer purchases in 2025 to SHARE! Glow Fish Studios is located at 2840 Biddle Street in Wyandotte, MI and sells a variety of home, lifestyle, and novelty items. In light of this news, we asked Glow Fish Studios owner Vanessa Morse to tell us more about her business, her decision to support SHARE, and how round-up donations work. 

The 1st Annual Nonprofit Exploration Fair at Romeo Middle School was a huge success! On Thursday, February 27th there were over 60 nonprofits in total, who met one-on-one with 1200 Romeo students to educate and inform about how organizations serve the community. Share Detroit helped advise in the pre-planning phase for the event and supported engagement by sharing nonprofit missions and answering questions about volunteering and service.

SHARE Detroit is home to over 500 nonprofits. Each of these nonprofits has a page on our website where they can post their events, volunteer opportunities, and wishlists. Community members can also donate directly to nonprofits via their SHARE pages and nonprofits can use SHARE as their primary donation link on their own websites. Jennifer Jackson, founder of The DRE Project, sat down with SHARE to talk about the impact SHARE’s easy-to-use platform has had on her organization’s ability to maximize donations.

“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

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.