Earlier this month, we were pleased to welcome two new VISTA Summer Associates through AmeriCorps, Renata Piacenti and Casey Phelan! Renata will primarily serve as a Community Outreach and Recycling Engagement Specialist, while Casey will be helping out as an Education Specialist. Both are super excited to serve the City of Detroit this summer and help make our communities a better place through sustainability and environmental consciousness. Learn more about Renata Renata’s journey to...

This week, we will be celebrating our 15th year anniversary at Art & Amble, and we’re excited to share more about the amazing art from local artists and incredible raffle prizes that we’ll be giving away! Get your tickets today to have a chance to snatch some of the wonderful offerings! Check out some highlights from last year! Art and Artists Local Detroit artists generously donated artwork to be auctioned off at the event. Pieces include large canvases, wood cutouts, and framed pieces...

This year, we are starting a new summer program for youth and recruiting for our first cohort of Generation Green (Gen:G) Junior Champions! In partnership with our community programming, Our Backyard Detroit (OBD), Junior Champions will have the opportunity for a paid experience where they will gain leadership, sustainability, and community-building skills. Sunsetting our Student Recycling Ambassador Program Since 2021, we have had wonderful cohorts participate in our Student Recycling...