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Free Detroit Parks Pocket Guide
Detroit Parks Coalition is offering a free pocket guide to all of Detroit's parks and regional destinations. There is plenty to explore in Detroit's over 300 parks! The University District Community Association is the official steward of Belden-Santa Maria Park...
Estate Planning & Minor Home Repair Program
A program to help senior homeowners protect their home, plan for the future and preserve generational wealth through free estate planning services and minor home repairs has been funded by Enterprise. Program Guidelines Program Application
Sidewalk Repair Program
Mayor Mary Sheffield launches a $9.5 million program to eliminate Detroit's backlog of necessary sidewalk repairs. Residents are encouraged to identify and report all broken and uneven sidewalks for repair and replacement. Help improve the safety, accessibility and...
City Wide Blight Patrol
Residents are invited to join Councilmember Calloway and the Detroit Police Department to join the City Wide Blight Patrol. Orientation for interested residents is on June 29th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Adams Butzel Recreation Center.
Summer Discovery Program – United Way
Ballmer Group generously funds Summer Discovery, allowing Rising K – Rising 10th grade students to attend free high-quality education programs during the summer. Programs are provided at no cost to families and feature fun and engaging learning experiences to support...
Home Tour Promo Team Volunteers Needed!
Want to support the Home Tour? Join the Home Tour Promo Team and help spread the word about our September event! Volunteers are needed to staff promo tents at upcoming events like the Palmer Park Art Fair, Eastern Market, and more. Questions? Contact Taylor Ficht at...
Motor City Makeover 2026
Motor City Makeover 2026 was a success! In May, the Beautification Team made great progress in getting the UDCA planter boxand flower beds cleaned up and ready for growth, beauty and habitat and food forpollinators and birds!UDCA participated in Detroit’s Motor City...
Membership Update
By April 15, 2026, UDCA’s membership was about 400 households, an increase fromthe end-of-February figure of 360! Our goal this year is 500; and we appreciate eachcontribution. About 160 households’ memberships have lapsed. Reminder postcardsand emails are being...
Call for Beautification Committee Volunteers!
UDCA Beautification Committee 2026 needs volunteers Spring through Fall People of all ages and experience levels are welcome. You don’t need a “Green Thumb” to help out, but if you have skills and knowledge to share, great!Details below; please contact the Co-Chairs...
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