Taking the Longview: 40 Years in Detroit’s Cass Corridor

Developer Spotlight: Joel Landy – Detroit, Michigan

In 1977, Joel Landy purchased his first vacant home in Detroit. With a lot of sweat-equity, Landy became a defacto not-for-profit economic development agency and a key figure in the city’s revitalization.

Tour Detroit’s Cass Corridor with Joel

Surmounting the “Boulders” on the Path to College

Equitas Academy – Los Angeles, CA

When Malka talks about removing boulders, images of a quarry may fill your mind. But in reality, it’s the barriers to college that this tireless Executive Director is attempting to remove from the path of her elementary school students in downtown Los Angeles. See how she inspires her kids.

Meet the (Future College) Students of Equitas Academy

Delivering Food and Friends to Those in Need

Meals on Wheels – Tarrant County, Texas

Once an accomplished chef who fed diners across North Central Texas, Kajl now relies on the kindness of volunteers to deliver a hot meal…with a side of friendship.

Meet Kajl and the Meals on Wheels Volunteers

Fulfilling A Life’s Passion to Deliver Quality Health Care

South of Market Health Center – San Francisco, CA

As a child, Charles Range had to drive miles for basic medical care. Now, as the CEO of South of Market Health Center, he is helping deliver quality care in one of San Francisco’s poorest neighborhoods.

Meet Charles and his team

The Taubman Center: Sparking Creativity and Growth in Detroit

A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education – Detroit, MI

Though vacant for a decade, Rick Rogers saw the promise of A. Alfred Taubman Center as a draw to bring a density of creative people to Detroit.

Witness Rick’s creative vision

Henry Ford Academy Student Designs His Future

A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education – Detroit, MI

Read how one of Detroit’s most unique charter schools is helping students like Devon literally “design” their own future

Meet Devon

Big Green Truck Delivers Healthy Bounty

Produce on the Go – Merced, CA

Watch Don and Nancy as they use their big green truck to help eliminate a food desert in the midst of California’s agriculturally rich central valley.

Watch the video

A Medical Safety Net for San Francisco’s Vulnerable Residents

South of Market Health Center – San Francisco, CA

Step inside this innovative community health center and hear patients and staff describe how their lives have been transformed.

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