Jefferson East, Inc.

08/31/2026

🍽️ JEI welcomed restaurant owners, food entrepreneurs and managers to our Restaurant Roundtable, co-hosted with TechTown Detroit at the Neighborhood Resource Hub.

From dessert shops and food trucks to wholesalers and full-service restaurants, the room reflected the variety of food businesses operating throughout East Jefferson corridor neighborhoods.

The conversation was just as diverse. Business owners shared operational challenges, exchanged strategies, made new connections and learned from one another. Most importantly, we listened.

Thank you to all attendees! We’re grateful for your participation and the positive feedback received. Special thanks also to partners who participated for their contributions and support! JEI is committed to creating opportunities for local businesses to connect, learn and gain access to resources and solutions that can help them thrive.

We’re looking forward to the next conversation! Know a food, beverage or snack-based business located in East Jefferson corridor neighborhoods that could benefit from our small business or public safety services? Contact Robin Toewe, Sr. Manager of Neighborhood Resilience, to learn more: [email protected] or call (313) 254-5083.

Visit JeffersonEast.org to learn more about our programs & services.

08/28/2026

📣 Starting soon! Join State Senator Stephanie Chang and Detroit District 4 Councilwoman Latisha Johnson TODAY from 12:30–1:30 PM for a Community Conversation featuring legislative updates, Jefferson Chalmers flooding discussion and open Q&A.

📍 Neighborhood Resource Hub, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48215

We hope to see you!

08/27/2026

🏠 Detroit Homeowners, have questions about what comes after buying your home?

Are you considering refinancing your home? Looking into a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)? Have questions about property taxes, assessments or protecting your investment?

Owning a home is a major investment and knowing how to protect it is just as important as buying it.

Join Jefferson East, Inc. for our Post-Purchase Homeownership Workshop and get practical information to help you make confident decisions about your home and finances.

Saturday, August 29 | 10 AM–2 PM
Neighborhood Resource Hub
14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48215

💻 Join us online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4gagrpE

Whether you recently purchased your home or have been a homeowner for years, this workshop can help you better protect your home, finances, credit and long-term investment.

✅ Register to save your seat: https://bit.ly/4ygw0UW

08/25/2026

📣 COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Connecting With Our Community

Join State Senator Stephanie Chang and special guest Detroit City Council Member Latisha Johnson for a Community Conversation focused on the issues and updates that matter to residents.

This one-hour gathering will include:

🏛️ Legislative updates from Senator Chang and Council Member Johnson
🌧️ A special presentation from After the Storm about their work and the ongoing storm and flooding challenges affecting Jefferson Chalmers
💬 An open Q&A session giving attendees an opportunity to ask questions and join the conversation

Friday, August 28, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM at the Neighborhood Resource Hub, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215

Come hear the latest updates, learn more about efforts addressing flooding and storm impacts in Jefferson Chalmers, and connect directly with your elected leaders.

We hope to see you there!

08/24/2026

🏠Detroit Homeowners! Are you looking to refinance your home? Looking to secure Home Equity Lines of Credit? (HELOCs)? Have questions about property taxes and/or your assessments? Owning a home is a major investment and knowing how to protect it is just as important as buying it.

Join us for our Post-Purchase Homeownership Workshop, designed to help homeowners build the knowledge and confidence needed for long-term success - Saturday, August 29 - 10AM to 2PM at the Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson, Detroit, 48215)

💻You can also join us online via Zoom here: https://bit.ly/4gagrpE

Whether you recently purchased your home or have been a homeowner for years, this workshop will provide practical information to help you protect your home, finances, credit and long-term investment.

Register to save your seat today here: https://bit.ly/4ygw0UW

08/24/2026

🌟 FREE MOVIE DAY FOR DETROIT SENIORS! 🌟

Grab your friends and join for a day of fun, laughter, and entertainment at Senior Movie Day!

🎟️ The first 650 guests receive FREE admission, popcorn, and a pop!
📅 Wednesday, August 26
🚪 Doors Open: 10:00 a.m.
🎬 Mutiny starts at 11:00 a.m.
👨‍👩‍👧 Bringing the grandkids? Enjoy a special showing of Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13)!
📍 Bel Air Luxury Cinema
10100 E. 8 Mile Road, Detroit

Seats are limited, so arrive early and enjoy a wonderful day at the movies with your community.

08/19/2026

🚨 If Metro Detroit experienced a major blackout today, would your business be ready?

No lights, no internet. Payment systems down. Refrigeration interrupted. Security systems affected, employees and customers onsite. Phones losing power. What’s your plan?

Severe storms, flooding, power outages and other emergencies can disrupt a small business with little warning. The question isn’t simply whether an emergency could happen—it’s whether you and your team know what to do when it does.

Join us THIS FRIDAY, August 21, for our Small Business Disaster Preparedness Workshop, led by a certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructor.

Business owners and entrepreneurs will learn practical, FEMA-supported preparedness principles and how to apply them to their businesses, employees and facilities.

You’ll learn how to:

⚡ Prepare for extended power outages, severe storms and flooding
🔥 Respond to fires, including hands-on fire extinguisher practice
🩹 Handle basic medical emergencies, including bleeding control and common injuries
🚨 Identify workplace risks and establish emergency response roles
🏪 Protect employees, customers and business operations during an emergency

Don’t wait until the lights go out, the water comes in or your systems go down to figure out your emergency plan.

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Neighborhood Resource Hub
14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, MI 48215
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4hSsYAn

08/13/2026

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08/12/2026

Interested in purchasing a home and need to understand the process from A to Close?

Join us for our next 1st Time Homebuyer Workshop - Saturday, September 26th from 10AM - 2PM at the Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit, 48215).

Also available via Zoom here: https://bit.ly/4gagrpE

Earn your Certificate of Completion, qualifying you for most Downpayment Assistance Programs.

🛑Registration required! Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4qebMHS

08/11/2026

FYI!

One last Summer Friday before school is back! ☀️🎒

Join City of Detroit Government for the Occupy the Summer: Summer Fridays Finale in partnership with Metro Detroit Youth Day!
Enjoy live entertainment, free food, bounce houses, on-site resources, and a school supplies giveaway.

📅 Friday, August 14
🕔 5 PM–8 PM
📍 Lloyd H. Diehl Club | 4242 Collingwood St., Detroit, MI 48204