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Here is a great article that talks about worker co-ops! Cooperatives are more productive and they keep money in the community!

03/17/2026

Last call to sign up! Link in bio, and we’ll see you Thursday!

Your ancestors did this. Now it’s your turn!

Join Detroit Community Wealth Fund for a bi-weekly study circle on Collective Courage by Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard—the book that’s sparked co-ops nationwide!

📖 What: 6-session study group exploring Black cooperative history

📍 Where: (8324 Woodward Ave)

📅 When: Thursdays, 6-7:30pm
Kickoff & Book Distribution: March 19

Sessions: March 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4

Did you know 99% of historic Black cooperatives started with a study group? We’re following that same blueprint!

Limited spots available. Loaner copies provided. Free PDF also accessible.

🔗 RSVP at the link in our bio. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis—selected participants will be notified via email.

Questions? Contact Teddy White at [email protected]!

01/22/2026

Submit your interest form today yall! We are gathering insight from all parties that will be participating today & tomorrow so that we can submit the application in a way that’s representative of everyone’s perspectives by Monday! Link in bio 👆🏽

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Want to become part of a cohort of Detroit organizations studying together to map, strengthen, and build the local solidarity economy?

Apply with graceinaction, , & to participate together in the Peoples’ Hub Elements for Regional Solidarity Economy Organizing Training!

DCWF, graceinaction, and are applying to this training together & looking for fellow organizations within Detroit’s solidarity economy ecosystem to apply with us as a cohort!

We hope to form a group of 6-15 people representing multiple organizations & a diversity of sectors to participate in this training with us, and that through this cohort we can collectively vision, map, and strategize towards a robust regional solidarity ecosystem connected through all sectors of our work.

DETAILS:
- 18 weeks, 90m weekly on a weekday, March-July
- Application deadline Jan 26!
- Group meet & greet + planning session Jan 22
- Cost: Free to participate
Participation is unpaid

link in bio to fill out the interest form jan 21! bit.ly/peopleshubcohort

What this training offers & we’re hoping to learn & develop together by participating:

- What tangible political and economic relationships could exist between our organizations, and actors in Detroit’s solidarity economy at large, to build an ecosystem of infrastructure that supports our communities?
- How can we intentionally weave our work towards a larger movement vision?
- How do we each locate our role in this work, create boundaries that support everyone, and build & maintain trust?
- Tools to map what solidarity economy work already exists in Detroit
- What models exist in other places that we could learn from?

The goal of this training is to build a final collective work product and/or work plan as determined by the priorities and needs identified by the group.

01/20/2026

Check out ‘s first event this year this coming Saturday Jan 25– their Holistic Expo & Zine Release!

“We are excited to fellowship with you at Alkebulan Village! The times have been uncertain and emotionally challenging, we are so grateful to gather to raise awareness regarding health, safety, community care and neighborhood preparedness! Motor City Mobile Wellness is excited to release our 2nd Annual Holistic Resource Guide: a community practitioner directory for accessible and vetted resources in our beloved city.

Our winter expo includes practitioners and community organizations who are featured in our 2026 Health Zine, available for purchase! MCMW practitioners will lead 4 workshops all available to attendees for $25 pre-sale and $35 at the door. Entrance to the Expo is Free!

HOW IT WORKS
(1) TICKET FOR $25 (4) WORKSHOPS
SELECT WORKSHOP(S) YOU’D LIKE TO ATTEND
RECEIVE WRIST BAND
MEDICINE MAKING LIMITED CAPACITY

MCMW WORKSHOPS:
- 1:15 PM MEDICINE MAKING • RACHEL LMSW
- 2:00 PM HEALTH LITERACY 101: KNOW YOUR NUMBERS (Q&A) • PRINCESS , RN
- 2:45PM SOUND MEDITATION SCIENCE • AFRO MOONE
- 3:15 PM HUMAN DESIGN • LAE”

11/05/2025

Today, the average CEO earns 273 times more than the average worker in the US, and the top 1% of earners in the United States has a net worth 288 times higher than the typical family on average– a record high for the US. (source: The Aspen Institute). In a country where so many families are barely getting by and homelessness continues to skyrocket, worker cooperatives are a more critical tool than ever for workers to take back their power by owning their wealth and production means– and workers around the country are waking up to this! The number of worker owned cooperatives in United States has tripled over the past decade (source: Worker Cooperative State of the Sector Report, 2023). Join the movement! Check out usfw to discover cooperatives around the country, and connect with and and DCWF to connect locally with co-ops near you!

11/03/2025

Calling all therapists, peer support specialists, mental health advocates, wellness partners, and all who believe in the power of collective healing!

Join , an alum of our co-op academy, in celebrating the launch of their brand new website as they re-introduce themselves to their communities as an official worker-owned co-operative! Check out their cozy and welcoming Southfield therapy office, ask questions, and eat snacks next Saturday November 8th 3-5p!

10/31/2025

Meet some of the Latine cooperatives helping to shape the cooperative economy in their communities!

Tierra Fértil Coop:

Tierra Fértil is a worker-owned farming cooperative in Hendersonville, NC producing organic, culturally-relevant food while educating the community on sustainability. Founded by Mexican and Salvadoran immigrants during the pandemic, this co-op is more than a farm — it’s a movement for food justice, environmental stewardship, and community power. Their harvest grows local economies and cultivates cultural pride. Latinx farmers are sowing the future — one plot, one plant, one workshop at a time.

eQuality HomeCare Co-op:

eQuality HomeCare Co-op is a worker-owned cooperative providing high-quality, compassionate in-home care services to seniors and people with disabilities. This co-op flips the script on caregiving. Led by Latinx women and immigrants, it empowers caregivers — often undervalued — as co-owners with dignity, voice, and fair pay. Their model proves that care work is real work — and deserves real respect.

Boston Cleaning Collective:

Boston Cleaning Collective is a worker-owned cleaning cooperative made up of immigrant women providing professional, eco-friendly cleaning services. Born from a grassroots effort to escape exploitation, this co-op gives Latinx women the tools to lead on their own terms through shared ownership.

Roots4Change (Raíces para el Cambio):

Roots4Change (Raíces para el Cambio) is a Latina and Indigenous-led health worker cooperative in Oregon offering culturally-grounded maternal and child health services, including doula care and wellness support. In a healthcare system that often overlooks immigrant and BIPOC families, Roots4Change centers cultural wisdom, language access, and community trust– rewriting the model for what care should look like.

10/28/2025

The history of Latine cooperatives in the US has been incredibly unstudied, despite the huge strides within and contributions to the larger cooperative movement made by the community, including extensive contributions to the largest network of worker cooperatives in the country, the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives. Studies by the University of Wisconsin Center for Cooperatives as well as Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard and Esther West outline a vibrant network of over 180 mostly urban Latinx cooperatives in the US today, spanning across all sectors from credit unions to agriculture, food co-ops and more, with numbers skyrocketing since 2004. Discover Latinx cooperatives making moves in the co-op economy today– including in Detroit!— in our upcoming posts, and check out a map of Latinx cooperatives around the country at the link in our bio!

10/22/2025

Tomorrow, Oct 23 1-2p! Join DCWF & for our next webinar, Planning for the Future: Succession, Financing & Worker Ownership

Every small business needs a plan for growth and the future. Join us for a workshop on succession planning, transition financing, and worker ownership-practical strategies to secure your legacy while strengthening your business and community. Get ready to learn about passing on your business, funding options, and transitioning to worker ownership in this online event!

FREE! link in bio!

04/04/2025

we’re partnering with to help business owners transition into emplovee-owned business models, and presenting this FREE April 24 webinar for their Breaking Business Barriers series!

Preparing for Due Diligence
April 24 1p | free
register at the link in bio!

DCWF will be presenting on:

- Insights into how to put your best foot forward when approaching lenders.
- Knowing your business: providing an accurate picture of the state of your business.

& check out the April 10th presentation by at the link in the bio, Unlocking Capital for Business Growth & Transition!

10/12/2024

.farms fall festival happening now 2-6p, 3171 lakeview!

Come celebrate the season with an afternoon of fun, food, and festivities. From pumpkin carving to live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, check out our seasonal veggies and delicious festive food!
7 Date: October 12th
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 PM
• Location: 3171 Lakeview Street, Detroit, MI 48215
Free Entry!
Bring your friends and family and make this fall unforgettable! See you there! *

10/08/2024

We’ve had a couple requests for info on how to start a rideshare/drivers cooperative and wanted to share this exciting webinar by ! This Thursday Oct 10 1p EST via zoom!

“Join us to explore how to organize and launch a drivers cooperative in your city! This event will provide valuable insights into the steps needed to establish a successful cooperative that empowers drivers and enhances community connections.”

Link to register at the link in bio!

08/29/2024

we’re closing out this month with !

Sat Aug 31 11a-1p

link in bio!

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