This year, the Downtown Detroit Markets will return and offer a shopping experience that showcases the incredible talents of local businesses.

A group of nonprofits and innovators from cities nationwide gathered in Detroit to tour some of the once-neglected spaces and buildings that have been reimagined into gems of the city.

Homeowners can have their current year property taxes reduced or even eliminated.

In a groundbreaking effort to address Detroit housing needs, the Gilbert Family Foundation and the North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) have partnered to launch Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase (THIS).

Detroit renters who meet any kind of disputes need to know that they can stand up for their rights and access support.

Detroit’s high poverty level and housing challenges are well known to Detroiters.

The city of Detroit is helping residents maintain their generation wealth by offering free will and estate planning services starting June 20.

In the heart of Detroit, where resilience meets opportunity, a transformative initiative is reshaping the landscape of the city, one neighborhood at a time.

Despite its rarity, neurofibromatosis' impact is profound, affecting millions worldwide with its different manifestations and challenges.

The push to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods received a push from the Gilbert Family Foundation

A new initiative in Detroit aims to help local BIPOC artists grow their passion into sustainable businesses that will become embedded in neighborhoods across the city.

When Detroiters think about the long-term health and stability of their communities, quality housing is always at the top of the list. But as housing prices increase throughout the city, some residents are concerned about affordability and accessibility.

Pensole Lewis College Detroit, Michigan’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and the only HBCU focused on design, has opened a new footwear creation studio with the goal to offer an unmatched level of access and opportunity in fashion design.

Since the city’s bankruptcy, foundations have been at the forefront of Detroit’s recovery, and the Gilbert Family Foundation has worked particularly hard to help rebuild the city in a unique way with a graduation ceremony at the Detroit Conservation Corps.

Ten artists and their art initiatives in Detroit have been chosen to participate in a new program to “grow their artistic practices into sustainable businesses embedded in Detroit neighborhoods."

Shops, Slides, Santa and more!

A winter wonderland is taking over at Cadillac Square and Monroe Street Midway. James Feagin, Director of Economic Mobility for the Gilbert Family Foundation, joined Tati Amare on “Live in the D” to talk about the exciting activities taking place.

The latest Gilbert Family Foundation donation to help Detroiters stay in their homes aims to address the eviction process. The Detroit Eviction Defense Fund is a $13 million donation that would allow those who qualify financially to have legal representation in what often is the fight of their lives.

A foundation connected to billionaire Dan Gilbert is investing $13 million in a fund to help low-income Detroit residents facing eviction.

Hundreds of struggling families will benefit from the newly announced $20M Detroit Home Repair Fund.

The Rocket Community Fund and the Gilbert Family Foundation have made a major commitment to people living in Detroit.

“It was very exciting. It was relieving,” Cardella said. “It was a lifesaver. It’s not an overstatement.”

Billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, have given $30 million to the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit to help accelerate the school’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

READ: Local organizations to invest $500M into Detroit, eliminate homeowner property tax debt for thousandsThe funds will start with help for homeowners with overdue property taxes. “No person should have to make the decision of the choice between keeping them home of feeding their family,” Gilbert said. Gilbert and his wife, Jennifer, are pledging half of a billion dollars through the Gilbert Family Foundation and the Rocket Community Fund to make a real impact on the problems people face. “I’d much rather see property taxes paid, interest and penalties waived, fees waived, fees removed and people have the ability to pay their taxes,” Evans said. AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.

One major announcement: Part of the investment will eliminate property tax debt owed by tens of thousands of low-income Detroit homeowners. According to officials, an initial investment of $15 million from the Gilbert Family Foundation will be used to establish the Detroit Tax Relief Fund. Through the fund, an estimated 20,000 low-income homeowners in Detroit will have their property tax debt completely wiped away. The Rocket Community Fund operates under the company. “This impactful announcement comes with a promise of a brighter future and a deepened commitment to Detroit.”AdTo learn more about the organizations’ investment, visit the Gilbert Family Foundation’s website here.