OUR MISSION

Urban Neighborhood Initiatives works with the Springwells neighborhood in Southwest Detroit to build a safe and thriving environment where people want to live, work, and play.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

VOLUNTEER
There are always ways to get involved! Click below to see our current volunteer opportunities, and sign up now!

SPONSOR
Help make a difference in the lives of the youth by donating to UNI. Your contribution helps grow and expand programs that provide help and hope to youth.
AMAZON WISHLIST
Looking for a way to make a physical donation of goods? Check out our Amazon Wishlist for current needs!

"Building a Healthy Future"

Construyendo Un Futuro Saludable

Building a Healthy Future Coloring Book
Construyendo Un Futuro Saludable

Download a free coloring book!
Libro de Colorear Gratis

SPANISH PSA

Aprende más de como crear un ambiente saludable para su comunidad.

ENGLISH PSA

Learn more about how to create a healthy environment for you community.

WHAT WE ARE UP TO

Gleaners Food Distribution
Thanks to our friends at Gleaners Community Food Bank, we have partnered together to host free bi-weekly food distribution drives. Families are welcome to attend. We ask that they come prepared to take home 20-30 pounds of food.

8300 Longworth St. Detroit, MI 48209

Distribution Dates: 
  • Friday, January 26 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, February 2 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, February 9 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, February 23 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, March 1 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, March 8 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, March 22 from 2PM-4PM
  • Friday, April 5 from 2PM-4PM

UNI AT A GLANCE​
​YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
LAND USE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
​EDUCATION
OUR APPROACH
WE BELIEVE IN STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS
​We believe every child should have a safe walk to school and a safe place to play. We believe that no one should drive by vacant, blighted land on their way home. We believe young people should have opportunities to develop as neighborhood leaders. We believe there is a strong relationship between having safe places to play and getting a good education, between beautification and economic development. 

We target critical neighborhood needs, often in collaboration with our partners, to create opportunities for significant community investment in youth development, neighborhood beautification, economic success, safety, and community relationships in the Springwells area to build a healthy, safe neighborhood. 
​We are a group of passionate individuals who believe in the power of community. 
Do you support neighborhood revitalization? Take action by volunteering or becoming a donor.