Force Detroit

06/19/2026

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. Instead, it’s a celebration of progress.” -Barack Obama

Wishing everyone a Happy Juneteenth from the FORCE team! ✊🏾❤️🖤💚

06/19/2026

From Detroit ➡️ Lansing, we showed up to advocate for the people and programs making our communities safer everyday.

Our 2026 CVI Advocacy Day brought together violence intervention leaders, supporters and community members from across the state to stand up for those that are committed to bringing us to a brighter future.

Community voices drive impactful change.🧡

06/18/2026

We would like to formally introduce the newest additions to the FORCE Team! 🧡 We’re excited to have their talents, perspectives, and commitment to help us advance our mission and serve our community.

Meet Xavier, our Operations Coordinator! He is in charge of supporting office management, special project assistance and general administrative support.
Fun Fact about Xavier: He flew a helicopter at the age of 9!

Meet Kelly, our Communications and Social Media Coordinator! She is in charge of creating and managing digital content to express our mission, highlight our impact, and engage the community.
Fun Fact about Kelly: She likes to create custom clothing!

Meet Amanda, our Development Manager! She is in charge of supporting development operations, fundraising communications, managing donor relationships, and securing financial resources.
Fun Fact about Amanda: She trained in ballet from age 4 through high school!

06/13/2026

Our 2026 CVI Advocacy Day was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when communities come together with purpose. 🧡

We gathered at our state capitol in Lansing, MI to uplift the importance of community violence intervention, highlight the work happening across our communities and continue building connections that drive our mission forward.

We’re grateful to everyone who showed up, engaged in conversation and stood alongside us in these efforts. Special shoutout to Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, Senator Sarah Anthony and State Rep. Donavan McKinney for their support.

This work is ongoing and it takes all of us. Thank you for being part of it.

06/11/2026

Today is CVI Day 2026.

More than 300 community leaders, credible messengers, survivors, advocates, service providers, youth leaders, faith leaders, and policymakers from across Michigan have gathered in Lansing with one message: Community Violence Intervention saves lives.

For too long, the people closest to the solutions have been left out of the conversation. Today, we are bringing our voices directly to the Capitol to advocate for investments in prevention, intervention, healing, workforce development, and opportunity.

Community Violence Intervention is more than interrupting violence. It is creating pathways to safety, economic mobility, mental health support, education, and long-term community well-being.

We are proud to stand alongside partners from across the state as we work toward a future where every community has the resources it needs to thrive.

Together, we are creating a freer, safer Detroit and a safer Michigan.

P.S. If you're at home, at work, or unable to join us in Lansing, you can still be part of the movement. We will be live on Facebook beginning at 8:00 AM, bringing you conversations, advocacy updates, and highlights from throughout the day. Tune in, share the stream, and help amplify the message that Community Violence Intervention saves lives.

📱 Join us live starting at 9:00 AM.
Tune in at 10am for our featured conversation with Senator Anthony and State Representative Donovon McKinney.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

🔥 TOMORROW IS CVI DAY 🔥

Lansing — we’re pulling up.

This is more than an event.
This is a movement.
This is policy meeting people.

CVI Advocacy Day 2026 is about healing.
It’s about prevention.
It’s about empowering communities that deserve real investment and real safety.

We need YOU in the room.
We need your voice.
We need your presence.

📍 124 North Capitol – Lansing, MI
🗓 June 11, 2026
⏰ Starting at 8:00 AM

Freer. Safer. Cities. Across Michigan.

Turn up. Show up. Stand up.
Let’s make it count.

06/08/2026

Come listen. Come support. Come be in the room.

Join us for CVI Advocacy Day 2026 and hear from Senator Sarah Anthony + State Representative Donovan McKinney as we push forward solutions rooted in prevention, healing, and real community investment.

This is about policy that protects progress.
This is about funding what works.
This is about our communities.

📍 Lansing, Michigan
🗓 June 11, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM

Be part of the conversation shaping safer cities across Michigan.

06/05/2026

Last week at the Mackinac Policy Conference, Dujuan Zoe Kennedy joined State Senator Sarah Anthony and Mike Shaw for a powerful conversation about community violence intervention and what it takes to build safer communities in Michigan.

We appreciate the opportunity to share the impact of this work on a statewide stage. CVI is about prevention, partnership, and creating pathways for healing and opportunity.

Take a moment to watch the interview and learn more about how this work continues to grow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udn3Mk73CBs