Empower MY Future

03/20/2026

🚨REMINDER: Detroit Home Repair Applications Close THIS Sunday!

Detroit homeowners and renters. The City’s free Home Repair application closes Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 PM. Two programs are available: Critical Home Repair (for homeowners) and Detroit LeadSafe (for owners or renters with young children or pregnant women in the home). Income limits apply. 

Apply online: portal.neighborlysoftware.com CITYOFDETROITMI/Participant

Have questions?
📞 (866) 313-2520
📧 HRDHomeRepair@detroitmi.gov

03/03/2026

Late fees, penalties, and warrant costs can be waived starting next week as part of a Courtwide Amnesty Program, the 36th District Court announced today.

More info: https://shorturl.at/yVA1X

02/05/2026

Hello everyone, I pray your day is phenomenal!

Next Friday there is a great opportunity to get to know Detroit’s Chief of police, Todd A. Bettison

There are still spots available and if you are interested please RSVP at the numbers on the flyer.

12/22/2025

This is a good reminder to never click links or respond to unexpected texts about Apple Pay, Apple Cash, or bank charges, tolls, taxes, etc. When in doubt, contact the company directly through their official app or phone number.

We offer Community Technology Program (CTP) classes for seniors that cover how to spot scams, protect personal information, and stay safe online.

A new phishing scam is targeting people who have iPhones or use Apple Pay or Apple Cash. A woman from Southgate received a text about an Apple Pay charge she didn't make.

Full story in comments below:

12/17/2025

The has partnered with Forgotten Harvest to provide free meals for families this December. All library locations will have take home meal bags available. Each bag contains 3 breakfast snack items and 3 lunches. The meals can be picked up at any location—while supplies last.

12/14/2025

12/06/2025

Emergency shelters open to all.
Click below for a list.
Code blue: Anyone in need of a shelter bed can walk into an emergency shelter or warming center without undergoing a complete HMIS intake for the night in question.

Code Blue Due to the dropping temperatures and wind chill conditions, a Code Blue will be in effect beginning Tuesday at 10pm. At this time, there is no end date, but the city of Detroit will conti…

12/02/2025

📣 Attention City of Detroit church and faith-based leaders!
Join us for the Faith-Based Community Summit hosted by the City of Detroit Office of the Assessor.

Learn about:
✅ Property tax exemptions for nonprofit churches
✅ Why your church may be receiving a tax bill
✅ What to do if your church is at risk of foreclosure

📅 Wednesday, December 3, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Northwest Activities Center
📌 18100 Meyers Rd, Detroit, MI 48235

Scan the QR code to register and get the information your congregation needs.

11/18/2025

👋 A Warm Welcome to Our Newest Members! 👋
Jo Ann Henderson - Collins
Jacqueline Foster
Dorothy Wafer
Valesta Cato Matthews
Ronnie Mixon
Debra Montgomery
Lisa Brown
Annette Rogers
Lois Nelson
Kim Love
Wanda Coleman
Ruby Kennedy
Deanna Dean
We are thrilled to see our Empower My Future (EMF) community growing!

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11/16/2025

11/15/2025

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