BLVD Harambee is a non-profit organization helping foster life skills and resources for the holistic development of young people in the neighborhood. (B=Building, L=Leaders, for V=Village, D=Development. Harambee means “all pull together” in Swahili) BLVD Harambee was created by the Episcopal Church of the Messiah to promote Empowerment, Education, Employment, Enlightenment and Entertainment.
Programming, businesses, and/ or initiatives out of BLVD Harambee include:
The Demarrcus Washington Empowerment Center
Built By Young People For Young People.
BLVD Harambee EII
The Equitable Internet Initiative (EII) is a collaboration between the Detroit Community Technology Project and a network of community organizations including BLVD Harambee. The program’s mission is to ensure that more Detroit residents have the ability to leverage online access and digital technology for social and economic development. BLVD Harambee EII (blvdcommunitynet.org)
FIRE Marching Band
Kill the Hate Clothing Line
Garden of Eating-Community Garden
I AM Productions Media Production
Aim High Male Mentoring Program
Aim High meets at the church on Sundays from 2-5pm.
As you all well know, Church of the Messiah is a church that serves and cares for the least of these in our congregation which is made up of 60 % African American male under the age of 30. This is no easy feat since we are facing serious issues with our 130-year building (leaking and damaged roof, water damage to the entire basement and 130-year-old plumbing), as well as astronomical utility bills and operating expenses totaling well over $8,000 monthly, which we NEVER bring in. This is where we need your help. We are looking for at least 50 financial partners who are bold and committed enough to donate $100 a month (or more) FOR at least 1 YEAR!