Detroit MOTTEP Foundation

Detroit MOTTEP Foundation MOTTEP serves the African American, American Indian, Hispanic/Latino and Asian/Pacific Islander populations statewide.

The Detroit MOTTEP Foundation saves lives in ethnic minority communities by dispelling common myths about organ/tissue/eye donation and transplant and encouraging healthier living. We use a community-based approach to increase the number of minority organ and tissue donors, and to encourage healthy living to lessen the need for transplants within minority communities. Organ donation is critical to the minority community because minorities in general (and African Americans in particular) are disproportionately affected by diseases that often lead to organ failure including diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Key facts about minorities and donation and transplantation:

• 50% of all patients waiting for transplants are of an ethnic minority.
• Nearly 50% of those needing kidney transplants in Michigan are African American.
• 25 % of the available donors are minorities. Minorities do donate organs and tissues, but not enough to meet the urgent need. Some may be reluctant to sign the Michigan Organ Donor Registry because of:

• Religious beliefs and superstitions
• Mistrust of the medical community
• Lack of awareness
• Racism
• Fear of premature death

💚💙Meet the Moment With Us This Giving Tuesday!Today is Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to stand with the Detroit MOTTE...
12/02/2025

💚💙Meet the Moment With Us This Giving Tuesday!

Today is Giving Tuesday, and we invite you to stand with the Detroit MOTTEP Foundation to give hope, give life, and make a lasting impact in our communities. Your support today helps us continue empowering lives through health advocacy, organ and tissue donation awareness, and community wellness programs.

For 30 years, your generosity has fueled education, resources, and life-saving conversations across multicultural communities throughout Michigan. Because of you, individuals and families are experiencing healthier, more hopeful futures.

This year, we’re asking you once again to meet the moment with us. Every gift, big or small, moves our mission forward and helps bridge health gaps while saving lives.

Make your Giving Tuesday donation today at:
👉 www.dmfdetroit.org/givingtuesday

Thank you for your continued support. Together, we can give hope, give life, and make a powerful difference, one donation at a time. #

Today, on World AIDS Day, we honor the truth that HIV-positive individuals still have the power to save lives. Organ don...
12/01/2025

Today, on World AIDS Day, we honor the truth that HIV-positive individuals still have the power to save lives. Organ donation from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients is possible, and it brings hope, healing, and second chances.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Detroit MOTTEP Foundation! 🍁Today, we pause with grateful hearts to reflect on the gift of...
11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from the Detroit MOTTEP Foundation! 🍁

Today, we pause with grateful hearts to reflect on the gift of life, the strength of our community, and the power of generosity. We are thankful for every donor hero, every family who has said “yes,” and every supporter who helps us continue educating, empowering, and uplifting communities across Detroit and beyond.

As we gather with loved ones, may we all be reminded that giving thanks also means giving hope. Together, we are building healthier futures—one life-changing choice at a time.

From our MOTTEP family to yours, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and purpose-filled Thanksgiving. 🧡💚

Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our country. Your dedication inspire...
11/11/2025

Today, we honor and thank all veterans for their courage, sacrifice, and service to our country. Your dedication inspires us every day. Detroit MOTTEP Foundation stands with you and your families, thank you for protecting our freedom.

11/09/2025

We invite you to join us this afternoon for the close of our 30th Anniversary Celebration!

We have had a grand time so far this weekend 🙌🏾 🌟🎵 We invite you to join us tomorrow for our grand finale!  We are so ex...
11/09/2025

We have had a grand time so far this weekend 🙌🏾

🌟🎵 We invite you to join us tomorrow for our grand finale! We are so excited to welcome our special musical guest, Beth, whose performance will add a unique and heartfelt touch to the celebration. We are also excited to have with us this year The Detroit High School of the Arts Choir, Studio Detroit Dance Center, Allison Felder, the SOSL Quintet and Ms. Margo The Bone Reader.

In recognition of National Donor Sabbath, we are proud to blend music, dance, and cultural expression with our ongoing message of hope, healing, and the power of giving.

Join us! Doors open at 3:30 PM, concert begins promptly at 4:00 PM at the historic Hartford Memorial Baptist Church.

11/06/2025

Did you know Detroit MOTTEP has helped save lives for three decades? We’re proud to celebrate our journey and those who’ve made it possible.

🌟Experience an unforgettable afternoon at the Sounds of Saving Lives Concert the grand finale of our 30th Anniversary we...
11/05/2025

🌟Experience an unforgettable afternoon at the Sounds of Saving Lives Concert the grand finale of our 30th Anniversary weekend. This inspiring event brings together a diverse lineup of talented performers, all dedicated to honoring the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation.

🎵We are especially excited to welcome our special musical guest, Beth Griffith Manley whose performance will add a unique and heartfelt touch to the celebration.

🙏🏾In recognition of National Donor Sabbath, we are proud to blend music, dance, and cultural expression with our ongoing message of hope, healing, and the power of giving.

🎉Join us this Sunday, November 9th at the historic Hartford Memorial Baptist Church as we celebrate lives saved and transformed, through the universal language of the arts.

Celebrating 30 Years of Service.A Legacy of Life, Health and Community.Our Board Chair Dr. Silas Norman and our special ...
11/05/2025

Celebrating 30 Years of Service.
A Legacy of Life, Health and Community.

Our Board Chair Dr. Silas Norman and our special musical guest for our Sounds of Saving Lives Concert BETH joined Maurelle Lue on Fox 2 recently to share about our celebration.

Maurielle Lue and Lee Thomas talking about the news that matters most to the city of Detroit

Address

736 Lothrop Road
Detroit, MI
48202

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13138759055

Website

http://www.motteplifewalk.org/, http://www.mottepmen.org/

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