STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Detroit, with a strong focus on northwest Detroit and the Old Redford neighborhood.

CLIENTS SERVED: Detroit residents and neighborhoods

DESCRIPTION: Detroit Blight Busters is a nonprofit community development organization. It works to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• Demolition and Restoration: Removes blighted structures and renovates homes and properties to support neighborhood revitalization.
• Farm City Detroit: Transforms vacant lots into community gardens, orchards, and pollinator habitats while providing gardening education and volunteer opportunities.
• Artists Village Detroit: Operates a community arts and entertainment space featuring local artists, exhibitions, performances, workshops, and events.
• Neighborhood Cleanups: Organizes community cleanup projects to remove debris, address neglected properties, and improve neighborhood conditions.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Offers hands-on opportunities in demolition, property restoration, gardening, and neighborhood improvement.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Volunteering: Farm City Detroit welcomes volunteers on Saturdays from 9 a.m., March through November, at 21722 Orchard Street, Detroit, MI 48219. No gardening experience is required.
• All other programs: Use the Contact form on the homepage (scroll to the bottom of the page) for any other inquiries.