Detroit Caucus

09/01/2026

Detroit families can apply for Rx Kids, a direct cash assistance program that provides financial support during pregnancy and throughout a baby’s first six months of life.

The program, launched through a partnership between the City of Detroit, Michigan State University and GiveDirectly, provides direct financial assistance to pregnant mothers and families with newborns during one of the most financially critical times in life.
Eligible Detroit families can receive:

• $1500 during pregnancy
• $500 per month for the baby’s first six months

Detroit families can now apply for Rx Kids, a direct cash assistance program that provides financial support during pregnancy and throughout a baby’s first six months of life.The program, launched through a partnership between the City of Detroit, Michigan State University and GiveDirectly, provid...

08/19/2026

♻️ The Detroit Caucus had the opportunity to tour the newly opened Waste Management (WM) Detroit Recycling Facility — a major investment in the future of recycling and sustainability right here in the City of Detroit.

WM has invested approximately $60 million in this state-of-the-art single-stream recycling facility to help advance circularity across Michigan and create more local solutions for recyclable materials.

The facility accepts mixed recyclables collected from curbside bins and businesses and is capable of processing up to 144,000 tons of material each year.

This investment helps give materials a second life while supporting cleaner communities, stronger local infrastructure, and a more sustainable future for Detroit and the State of Michigan. ♻️

08/17/2026

Your health matters! The Detroit Health Department's Neighborhood Wellness Centers provide FREE health screenings and Community Health Worker services at seven convenient locations across the city. No appointment is necessary, and walk ins are welcome.

Services Available
- Blood Pressure Screenings
- Diabetes Screenings
- Cholesterol Screenings
- COVID-19 & Flu Testing
- Community Health Worker (CHW) Services to connect residents with health and community resources

08/12/2026

Detroit homeowners, this opportunity is for you! 🏡
Learn how you may qualify to lower or eliminate your property taxes at the next Healthy Homes event this Saturday.
Get help with:

✅ HOPE applications
✅ Property tax payment plans
✅ Homeowner resources
✅ Giveaways, including a chance to win a flat-screen TV

Plus, meet 105.9 KISS-FM’s Angie Starr!
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Joseph Walker Williams Center
8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, MI 48206

Need a ride? Free Lyft transportation is available. Call 866-313-2520.

08/10/2026

The Detroit Department of Appeals and Hearings is bringing Community Blight Court directly to the neighborhood at the Crowell Recreation Center in an ongoing effort to educate the public about the blight hearing process. This event provides residents with an opportunity to observe scheduled hearings, connect with City departments, and access valuable community resources.
Residents will have access to community resource tables offering information and assistance on blight enforcement, property taxes, right to counsel, tenants' rights, criminal record expungement and more.

08/06/2026

07/29/2026

The rescheduled Public Safety Fun Day is back—and it's going to be bigger and better than ever!
Join the fun on Saturday, August 15, from 1-5 PM. at the Palmer Park Bandshell, 1441 W Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48203, for an unforgettable afternoon of free family fun, community, and public safety!
This year's event is packed with even more exciting activities and demonstrations, including:
• Meet and greet with your local firefighters and police officers
• Fire investigation K-9 demonstration
• Fire safety inflatable experience
• Hands-on opportunity to spray a real fire hose
• Bounce houses
• Fowling
• Sack races
• Co****le
• Giant chess
• Face painting
• Dunk tank
• Live music
• FREE hot dogs, chips, and water
• Food trucks
• Interactive games
• Giveaways
• Fire safety education
• Information about City programs and community resources
Let them know if you'll be attending by filling out this registration form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019ecca47df4782a95168d812ff08d4f