STATUS: Open

SERVICE AREA: Detroit District 7, particularly the Cody Rouge and Warrendale neighborhoods and surrounding west-side Detroit communities.

CLIENTS SERVED: Detroit residents and local businesses.

DESCRIPTION: Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) is a nonprofit working to improve health, quality of life, housing conditions, and economic opportunities in west-side Detroit neighborhoods.

SERVICES / PROGRAMS:

• SERV Detroit Initiative: Community and economic development, neighborhood improvement, small-business support, and home accessibility repairs.
• Healthy Homes Rx: A two-year program offering home assessments, health and safety education, and planned maintenance support to help address household hazards.
• HEAL Initiative: Health and wellness education, nutrition programming, fresh-food access, diabetes support, and cooking classes.
• Sowing Seeds, Growing Futures Farmers Market: Seasonal farmers market offering fresh produce, food vendors, nutrition education, and family activities; accepts SNAP/Bridge Card and certain food-assistance benefits.
• Covenant Community Care Clinic: Partnership with a federally qualified health center offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services, with assistance for uninsured patients and eligible sliding-scale discounts. Contact the clinic to confirm services and appointments.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Call the main office or use the Contact Us form and select the program to confirm eligibility and availability.