Takesa Village Housing Cooperative – Mead, Washington
Their neighborhood in a constant struggle with drugs and nuisance houses, the residents of this mobile home park take action to control their future and take back their community.
Join the Takesa Village Residents on Their Ownership Journey
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.
Imperial Fresh Market – Detroit, MI
Amidst the economic turmoil facing Detroit, five brothers have continued to defy the odds for 20 years by expanding their grocery store…creating a healthy investment in the neighborhood and their neighbors.
Stroll the Aisles of Imperial Fresh Market’s Healthy Offerings
Unity Health Care – Washington, D.C.
Without health insurance, Michele Reynolds’ options for quality care were limited. But that all changed when Unity Health Care built a brand new facility in Washington, D.C.’s Ward 5.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
