February 28, 2012 – Live Detroit Fund
The Live Detroit Fund (LDF) is a rent subsidy program for Next Generation leaders of Detroit to move to the city of Detroit.
The LDF will be administered by CommunityNEXT, a program of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit to attract and retain young talent in the region.
Applications open October 15, 2011
THE GOAL
Create a neighborhood and community of 25 young adults that will be active in creating a dynamic urban environment in the city of Detroit.THE COMMITMENT
Recipients of the LDF rent subsidy will be required to plan one substantial community event a month that will strengthen the Jewish and larger Detroit communities.WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
CommunityNEXT understands that in order to prevent further brain-drain from the city of Detroit, incentives must be created to re populate and build excitement in the city. The LDF will help provide the initial spark plug to re-populate Detroit and help grow the economic vitality in Detroit.
For more information, contact us at LiveDetroitFund@communityNXT.comTHE SPECIFICS
The LDF will provide up to 25 Next Generation leaders a rent subsidy of $250 per month for up to one year. The Live Detroit Fund will be fundraising throughout the month of August primarily through Do It For Detroit, a series of charity sports tournaments and events being held across the country. Get involved, tell your friends and family, and help rebuild the city that we all love.
To find out more about Live Detroit Fund, make sure to visit their website, Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.
