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DirectoryThe Sustainable Detroit directory has been letting the world know about the many sustainability activities underway here since 2004. Many people have been introduced to these efforts through the directory. You may find organizations listed here alphabetically (below) or by category: Education/Community OutreachEnvironmental / Social Justice Food and plants Green Building Green Business Green Jobs Transportation Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit 4885 15th Street Detroit, MI 48208 248-245-2648 aswdetroit@att.net www.aswdetroit.org Dedicated to salvaging reusable building materials to reduce landfilluse, provide jobs in deconstruction and offer affordable building materials to the community. Boggs Center 3061 Field Street Detroit MI 48214 boggscenter@boggscenter.org www.boggscenter.org Developing ideas, programs, youth leadership, to rebuild, redefine and respirit Detroit in harmony with one another and the earth. Detroit Summer, Freedom Schooling, Revitalizing Chinatown, Murals, Back Alley Bikes, Poetry Workshops and more. 2750 Seldon Detroit, MI 48208 313-596-4766 g.andrews@detroitk12.org www.detroit.k12.mi.us/schools/school/742 CFA is a Detroit public high school for pregnant or parenting teenage girls and home to one of Detroit’s most successful urban farms. The farm includes, horses, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits as well as a large vegetable garden. 101 Main Street Suite 100 Rochester, Mi 48307 248-601-0606 contact@crwc.org www.crwc.org CRWC provides, enhances and celebrates the Clinton River. it’s watershed and Lake St. Clair. Remember we all live on waterfront property! Participate by checking our website. 470 Church Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248-345-3475 matt.hoerauf@peoplepc.com www.cranbrookpeace.org The Cranbrook Peace Foundation was founded in 1987, and has existed 30 years as a group of diverse people working on the core causes of conflict in our society. 203 Community Drive Battle Creek, MI 49014 info@deeplake.info www.deeplake.info Deep Lake Institute, located between Detroit & Chicago, offers workshops and conferences on personal development, sustainability and integrative wellness. Contact us regarding our on campus sustainable housing development. 200 W. Parkhurst Detroit MI, 48203 313-285-1249 lindsey_detroitagriculturalnetwork@yahoo.com wwww.detroitagriculture.org The Detroit Agricultural Network’s mission is to promote and foster urban agriculture and the sustainable use and appreciation of urban natural resources. 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 406 Detroit, MI 48201 313-833-3935 dwdwej@aol.com www.dwej.org DWEJ focuses on environmental justice through education, awareness, green jobs training, policy reform and advocacy in southeast Michigan. 1264 Meldrum and 1824 Mt. Elliot Detroit, MI 48207 313-579-2100 earthworks@cskdetroit.org www.cskdetroit.org/EWG Earth Works (EW) and Growing Healthy Kids (GHK) are colaborative models on local sustainable food production and youth experiential activities regarding healthy food choices, urban farming, education and food preservation. Detroit, MI ryan.b.hertz@gmail.com GROW works with it’s partners to nurture community farming and develop food related businesses on the eastside of Detroit and in Highland Park. Detroit, MI 313-961-3151 lindsay_detroitagriculture@yahoo.com www.detroitagriculture.org The GRP provides family, school and community gardens access to resources and education to grow food in their urban gardens. Participants become part of a growing network of gardeners working ot promoteand encourage urban agriculture. At the corner of Leroy and Republic 8540 Leroy St Oak Park, MI 48237 248-894-4059 gngmembership@yahoo.com www.goodneighborsgarden.org The mission of the Good Neighbor’s garden is to facilitate a deep and sustainable connection between individuals, families, and the earth through gardening, community education, community evants and by providing an education tool for schools. 15888 Archdale Detroit, MI 48227 313-835-8190 tgoddeeris@grdc.org www.grdc.org GRDC is a community based development organization in Northwest Detroit engaged in a variety of neighborhood revitalization efforts including sustainable housing construction and renovation, commercial renovation, neighborhood clean-up and community building activities. 1438 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI48216 313-905-5853 Keegan_Mahoney@yahoo.com wwwcorktowndetroit.org Greater Corktown is a non-profit development corporation that has served the corktown neighborhood since 1976. Programs include new housing construction, home repair, commercial development, parks and greenway development, and neighborhood recycling. 4444 Second Ave. Detroit, MI 48201 greengaragedetroit@gmail.com http://www.greengaragedetroit.com/ The Green Garage is actually 3 things: a building located in the Midtown area of Detroit, a business enterprise, and a community of people dedicated to Detroit’s sustainable future. The building dates back to 1920, when it was a showroom for Model T-based automobiles, and is on the National Registry of [...] PO box 20076 Ferndale, MI 48220 284-542-2016 www.greenhouseonline.org The Green House launches community groups, hosts speakers, reaches out to the public, organizes activists, and provides resources to people trying to improve our world. 410 South Main St. suite # 1 Northville, MI 48167 1-248-347-4350
terri@streetmktg.com www.greenstreetfair.com Green Street Fair was founded to hwlp educateand inform people of all ages about the benefits of green, organic, and eco-friendly products and services Detroit, MI 313-221-4718 The Green Task Force has the mission of educating the Detroit community on “green” principles and encouraging the implementation of “green” practices in new construction, existing buildings, neighborhood communities, and government operations. Community Foundation for SouthEast Michigan 333 W. Fort Street Suite 2010 Detroit, MI 48226 twoiwode@cfsem.org www.cfsem.org The Greenways Initiative is a five year $25 million program of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan designed to expand and enhance our regions natural landscape. 1418 Michigan Ave. Detroit, Mi 48210 313-237-8733 info@greeningofdetroit.com www.greeningofdetroit.com The greening of Detroit works to grow a greener Detroit through planting and educational programs, environmental leadership, advocacy, and by building community capacity. 32 North Washington, Suite 11 Ypsilanti, Mi 48198 734-786-8401 info@growinghope.net www.growinghope.net Growing Hope is dedicated to helping people improve their lives and communities through gardening. Based in Washtenaw County Michigan we work with neighborhoods, schools, community groups , and families to devlop and sustain gardens. 12101 Joseph Compau Hamtramck, MI 48212 313-281-8150 pkenney@hamtramckcommunity.org www.hamtramckcommunity.org HCI is a 501c3 nonprofit. Efforts include law enforcement, community policing, prevention, intervention and treatment and neighborhood restoration and economic development. 8045 Second Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 313-478-5942 tabiacoulibaly@yahoo.com This Network of folk come together around issues “from seed to plate” that enable people to choose a plant based diet and build a sustainable green food economy. 18700 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48203 313-366-2247 Chiropractic and Holistic Health , healing arts, Yoga, Massage, Juice bar/raw cafe, poetry and more. We are trying to open the spectrum of healing recognizing that health comes from within and can be obtained through many holistic ways. 21695 Rougewood Dr. Southfield, MI 48033 914-261-1907 justin@youthenergysquad.org www.youthenergysquad.org IYES strives to reduce household energy costs and greenhouse gas emmissions by empowering a diverse group of young people to pursue successful and sustainable careers. 300 River Place Suite 5530 Detroit, MI 48207 313-393-2400 justin@interstatetravelor.us www.interstatetravelor.us The Interstate Travelor is designed to upgrade the interstatte Highway to provide a quiter, cleaner, safer, faster and more efficient national transportation network. the system is scalable for local areas and inter-urban, all running on solar and hydrogen power. 16824 Kercheval Place Suite B100 Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 313-881-2263 contact@localmotiongreen.org www.localmotiongreen.org Grassroots non-profit organization which stimulates change by raising public awareness about toxins found in everyday living and offering alternatives to improve health and the quality of life. Education programs, resource center with product displays. 11841 Speaker Road Yale, Mi 48097 810-387-4365 mlutz@maplecreekfarm.com www.maplecreekfarm.com Maple Creek Farm is a certified organic farm operating a CSA (community suupported agriculture) program for the metro Detroit area. 300 E. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2380 monique@suburbsalliance.org www.suburbsalliance.org The Michigan Suburbs Alliance unites and strengthens metropolitan Detroit’s mature suburbs by elevating regional cooperation, reforming public policies and innovating redevelopment strategies. 4220 Arlington Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48073 248-549-5170 www.randyblack@yahoo.com www.uujustice.org The Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (UUSJN) of Michigan is a state -wide network of social justice advocates, including representatives of nine UU churches in Southeast Michigan. 248-622-9001 netimpactsem@gmail.com www.netimpactsemi.org Net Impact is a network of business professionals committed to making the global economy more sustainble and equitable. Our chapter believes in the potential of Southeastern Michigan to be an integral player in developing these progressive solutions. mi@o2-usa.org http://www.o2-usa.org/mi/ The Local chapter of o2 international network for sustainable design, o2 Michigan proudly participates in the international movement toward the creation of places environments and products that support humane and ecologically sustainable lifestyles. 739 S. Washington Royal oak, MI 48331 248-246-2553 www.oaklandcc.edu/est Courses online in Renewable Energies and Energy Managemenat. The oldest program in renewable energies in the country, with continuously opdated curricula. Used as a model for a U.S. Department of Energy national degree program. 11148 Harper Detroit, MI 48213 313-571-2800 clewis@warrenconner.org www.warrenconner.org Rebuilding Communitties, Inc. works with residents to educate, train and assist them in making positive changes on the east side of Detroit. 8104 E. Jefferson Suite C-205 Detroit, MI 48214 313-598-8394 ejresearch@eradicteracism.org www.researchracism.org REER is a counter-racist research and analysis group. We use data to promote justice and well being for all persons vistimized by any act of environmental injustice. 1723 W. 14 Mile Royal Oak, 48073 586-758-6461 HNewnan@SBCGlobal.net www.michigan.sierraclub.org/semg Enjoy , Explore and protect the earth! Metro- Detroit Michigan 248-681-4050 stacy@slowfooddetroit.org www.slowfooddetroit.org We are SE Michigan chapter of an international organization. We promote local businesses, food producers, culinary talent, etc; protect bio-diversity through the development of school and community gardens, taste education and much more. 15600 J.L. Hudson Dr. Southfield MI 48075 248-796-5196 www.southfieldfarmersmarket.net New urban farmers market interested in providing fresh produce to local urban community and providing local farmers and artisans a venue to sell their products. PO bOX 19400 Detroit, MI 48209 313-842-1961 swdev@flash.net www.sdevweb.org SDEV is a non-profit organization comprised of businesses, residents, government and community organizations working together to remove and prevent illegal dumping, to clean and redevelop contaminated industrial land and improve air quality. Po Box 733 Oxford, MI 48371 248-6281887 ecoartdb@gmail.com www.strawbalestudio.org The Strawbale Studio Natural Building & Sustainable Arts Program provides training, classes exhibits & presentations on a wide range natural building techniques as well as related sustainable living skills. info@sustainabledetroit.org www.sustainabledetroit.org Sustainable Detroit is commited to promoting a sustainable Detroit through inspiration and networking. PO Box 3097 Ann Arbor, MI 48197 734-483-6420 michtransition@gmail.com www.meetup.com/sustainablemichigan Members from over SE Michigan meet to discuss actions to raise public consciousness, promote sustainable development, energy, food production and other key areas related to relocalizing. 3611 Cass Ave. Detroit MI 48201 313-879-5073 shop@thehubofdetroit.org www.thehubofdetroit.org A collective community run bike shop that aims to reuse and repair bikes, provide education and empowerment, promote creative expression and address issues of our tim hwiht bikes as a tool for transportation and liberation http://ypsilantitransition.ning.com/ 500 Griswold, Suite 1650 Detroit, MI 48226 313-963-8872 trumember@detroittransit.org www.detroittransit.org Transportation Riders United is a non-profit educational organization with a mission to improve transportation access and mobility in Greater Detroit. CASL office of the Dean 4901 Evergreen Rd. Dearborn, MI 48128 313-593-5490 jonsmith@umich.edu www.umd.umich.edu The University of Michigan-Dearborn is home to the Environmental Interpretive Centerand academic programs in Environmental Studies (BA) and Environmental Science (BS,MS). 2375 Indian Lake Rd. Oxford, MI 48370 248-693-1201 info@uheac.org www.uheac.org Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center is a non-profit, educational organization dedicated topromoting a sustainable relationship between humans and the natural environment. Oakland Community College 739 S. Washington Royal Oak, MI 48067 248-246-2553 dgrowe@oaklandcc.edu www.uspartnership.org A non-partisan group of individuals and organizations committed to engaging the U.S. formal and non-formal education, gusiness and community sectors in solutions to our sustainability challenges, producing healthier ecosystems, communities and economies. Po Box 2161 Royal Oak , MI 48068 1877-778-3464 info@vegmichigan.org www.vegmichigan.org It’s about eating, learning, networking, food and fun! 21695 Rougewood Dr. Southfield, MI 48033 914-261-1907 justin@youthenergysquad.org www.voices4earth.org VEJ is an interfaith network of people commited to prayer, education, and action that deepen our sense of wonder, responsibility and gratitude for all creation. 4835 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48210 313-894-1030 info@warmtraining.org www.warmtraining.org WARM is Detroit’s source for information and training on energy efficiency for more affordable housing, “green” building, renewable energy and more. We provide technical support, trainings and a public demonstration and resource center. 5454 Venoy Road Wayne, MI 48184 734-727-7248 admin@waynecd.org www.waynecd.org The Wayne County Conservation District is a local unit of governmentwhose main mission is the conservation and wise use of soil, water, wetlands, unique habitats and agricultureal lands in Detroit and Wayne County. 4731 Grnd River Ave. Detroit, MI 48208 313-887-9699 graig_d@woodbridgeneighborhood.org www.woodbridgeneighborhood.org The Woodbridge Neighborhood Development Corporation is dedicated to creating a diverse vibrant residential and commercial urban environment by eliminating blight and expanding housing opportunities through rehabilitation and new construction. |
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