featured organizations, nonprofits, & initiatives

In each podcast episode we like to highlight a different nonprofit, organizations, or grassroot initiative which you can read more about on this page.

Shayla Zimmerman 9/7/26 Shayla Zimmerman 9/7/26

CADILLAC URBAN GARDENS

Cadillac Urban Gardens is Southeast Michigan's largest raised bed urban garden, a 1-acre space in Southwest Detroit has provided culturally relevant, fresh produce to residents at no cost since 2012.

Shayla Zimmerman 7/30/26 Shayla Zimmerman 7/30/26

general baker institute

The General Baker Institute is dedicated to providing educational courses, programs and activities for the community, and especially young people.

Shayla Zimmerman 7/20/26 Shayla Zimmerman 7/20/26

freedom freedom growers

Feedom-Freedom Growers is a community group and resource committed to growing community relationships through the cultivation of food, hearts and minds.

Shayla Zimmerman 7/20/26 Shayla Zimmerman 7/20/26

#autisticoutloud documentary

#AutisticOutLoud documentary is reshaping the narrative around autism, race, and disability in America.

Shayla Zimmerman 6/20/26 Shayla Zimmerman 6/20/26

feed your neighborhood corp.

Feed Your Neighborhood Corp (FYN) is a non-profit organization focused on Food, Housing, and Education.

Shayla Zimmerman 4/23/26 Shayla Zimmerman 4/23/26

FORCE Detroit

FORCE Detroit creates freer, safer communities through organizing, community violence intervention, advocacy, and social impact.

Shayla Zimmerman 4/22/26 Shayla Zimmerman 4/22/26

Dream of Detroit

Community organizing with strategic housing and land development on the Westside of Detroit.

Shayla Zimmerman 3/1/26 Shayla Zimmerman 3/1/26

ABISA

ABISA mobilizes to center and uplift blvck immigrant narratives and experiences. we engage and organize to build stronger communities where blvck immigrants can thrive.