Jefferson East, Inc.

Jefferson East, Inc. We foster resilient & economically competitive neighborhoods for Detroit residents and businesses.

Our mission is to grow Detroit's east Jefferson corridor and its neighborhoods through facilitative leadership, collaborative partnerships and innovative and impactful programming. Our vision is a east Jefferson corridor and its neighborhoods are a regionally competitive and business-friendly neighborhood district with equitable economic development opportunities for residents and businesses. a pa

rtnership organization and collaborative catalyst for economic development among the five districts that comprise the east Jefferson corridor: Lafayette Park, Rivertown, the Villages, the Marina District and Historic Jefferson-Chalmers. Formed in 2013 by the affiliation of the East Jefferson Corridor Collaborative and the Jefferson East Business Association, JEI exists to increase the viability of business districts and density of residential neighborhoods while creating an inviting sense of place.

⛈️The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday evening and continuin...
06/17/2026

⛈️The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms beginning Wednesday evening and continuing into Thursday morning, with the potential for isolated flooding impacts through Friday.

Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected across the region, with some localized areas potentially receiving more than 3 inches. Residents should prepare for standing water on roadways, localized flooding, travel delays, and possible isolated power outages.

DWSD, GLWA, and the Wayne County Department of Public Services are actively monitoring conditions. Local and regional sewer systems are currently functioning as designed, and crews are prepared to respond as needed.

🚨Residents are encouraged to:

• Avoid driving or walking through flooded roadways or standing water.
• Reduce water usage during periods of heavy rainfall to help provide additional capacity in the sewer system.
• Secure outdoor furniture, trash bins, and other loose items that could be impacted by strong winds.
• Monitor local forecasts and emergency alerts for updates.

Please use caution and prioritize safety as weather conditions develop.

Meet a few of the newest faces helping move JEI’s work forward. 💙Diamond Hatcher, LaTosha Johnson, David Lilly, and Donn...
06/17/2026

Meet a few of the newest faces helping move JEI’s work forward. 💙

Diamond Hatcher, LaTosha Johnson, David Lilly, and Donneva Tolbert have been bringing their experience, energy, and heart to Jefferson East, Inc. in support of small businesses, homeowners, residents, and community partners across the East Jefferson corridor.

Their work strengthens JEI’s services across technology assistance, home repair, housing counseling, external affairs, and more.

Get to know them and learn more about their roles: https://bit.ly/3QNbsT5

Join Generis Group for a free Generational Wealth Workshop on Wednesday, June 24 at 5 PM at Church of the Messiah Detroi...
06/17/2026

Join Generis Group for a free Generational Wealth Workshop on Wednesday, June 24 at 5 PM at Church of the Messiah Detroit.

This community education session will share practical information on strengthening your finances, understanding homeownership, and connecting civic engagement to your financial future.

Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome, bring a friend!

RSVP/questions: Text Vee at 313-288-2529.

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06/17/2026

Juneteenth is a time to reflect, celebrate and come together as a community. ❤️ 💚 💛 Throughout the week, check out more events across the city honoring the holiday through history, art, culture and connection.

🖤 4th Annual Juneteenth Run/Walk: Hosted by We Run 313 x Henry Ford Health - 6/18 from 5-7:30 p.m. a community celebration promoting wellness across Detroit featuring a run/walk, health screenings, local resources, family activities and more.

🖤 Juneteenth Parade & Celebration - 6/19 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. watch Detroit’s fourth original Juneteenth Parade & Celebration pass through Midtown, starting at the Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church and ending at the Joseph Walker Williams Community Center.

🖤 Detroit People's Food Co-op - 6/19 from 12-6 p.m., celebrate with a Cookout featuring plenty of food, vendors, activities and Special Guest DJ Shane Mo.

🖤 Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - Enjoy a full-day of programming on 6/19 including a treasure hunt, silent yoga, healing-through-art workshop, outdoor field day, dance tribute, cookout and so much more!

🖤 Detroit Public Library - 6/20 explore the history and impact of Black medical schools and departments with Dr. Anita Moncrease from 1-3 p.m. Then continue the celebration from 2-3 p.m. by creating your own Juneteenth flag in a community craft activity.

🥳 We Heard You! JEI’s quarterly community meetings are back in person!Join us for our next Quarterly Community Meeting o...
06/17/2026

🥳 We Heard You! JEI’s quarterly community meetings are back in person!

Join us for our next Quarterly Community Meeting on Monday, June 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Resource Hub located at 14300 E. Jefferson Ave. (just behind Detroit Soul).

We've hosted our community meetings online since the pandemic and are excited to return to an in-person format in response to feedback from residents, neighbors, and community partners.

This is an opportunity to reconnect face-to-face, hear important updates, ask questions, and share your voice on the future of the East Jefferson corridor.

Attendees will hear updates on development activity throughout the corridor, along with information about JEI services and resources available to small businesses, residents, and homeowners.

Special Guests:

Brandon Hodges, Principal & CEO of Tribe Development, will provide an update on the Jefferson Avenue Apartments.

Lauren Stovall of the Detroit Legacy Project will be on hand to discuss grant opportunities available to legacy businesses that have been open for 30 years or more.

Food and refreshments will be available from Detroit Soul.

We look forward to seeing you in person!

Please register here: https://bit.ly/3QNbsT5

🏡 Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?Need help understanding the homebuying process? Want to prepare your ...
06/15/2026

🏡 Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?

Need help understanding the homebuying process? Want to prepare your credit, budget, and finances? Looking for down payment assistance?

Join JEI for our 1st Time Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, June 27, from 10 AM – 2 PM and leave with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to move forward.

Attend in person at the JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub, 14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, or join us online via Zoom. (Call info below)

✋ Please bring a laptop, tablet, or smartphone (please have charged!) to participate in select workshop activities. Devices are encouraged but not required.

Led by Donneva Tolbert, JEI’s HUD Housing Counselor, this workshop will feature experts covering key topics every future homeowner should know. Complete the workshop and earn a Certificate of Completion, which qualifies you for most down payment assistance programs.

👉 Save your seat today! Register for either the in-person or virtual option here:
https://bit.ly/4ech2aF

Lunch will be served for in-person attendees.

Zoom Call Info:
Join Meeting: https://bit.ly/4dZKD5U
Meeting ID: 839 5950 3683
Passcode: 837647

Questions? Contact Donneva Tolbert at (313) 221-5281 ext. 126 or [email protected].

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Jacqueline Richmond, JEI's Housing Support Coordinator! 🎉💐Jacqueline is one ...
06/15/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Jacqueline Richmond, JEI's Housing Support Coordinator! 🎉💐

Jacqueline is one of our most dedicated team members, with a huge heart for helping the community.❤️ We appreciate the care, commitment, and positive spirit she brings to our clients and our team.

Wishing you a beautiful new year, filled with great health, joy, love, and celebration! 💫

Your Jefferson East Family 💙

🤩Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or nonprofit looking for easier ways to manage social media?Join JEI’s fr...
06/15/2026

🤩Are you a small business owner, entrepreneur, or nonprofit looking for easier ways to manage social media?

Join JEI’s free Social Media Automation Workshop, Thursday, July 9th at the Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson, Detroit, 48215) and learn simple tools to save time, promote products, share programs, follow up with visitors, and avoid sounding spammy online.

Networking & Refreshments: 4:30PM - 5:00PM
Workshop: 5:00 PM - 6:00PM
One-on-One "Edit With An Expert": 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

*PLEASE REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4eb0MXq

Questions? Contact: Diamond Hatcher, JEI's Community Tech Consultant, at (313) 254-5408 or email: [email protected]

Please share with your networks!

💫Detroit small business owners and nonprofit leaders: ready to better understand your numbers?JEI is proud to host DNEP'...
06/12/2026

💫Detroit small business owners and nonprofit leaders: ready to better understand your numbers?

JEI is proud to host DNEP's CFO Bootcamp Sessions (July 10th, 17th & 24th) at the Neighborhood Resource Hub. This three-session training will help you build stronger financial systems, read financial statements with confidence, create projections, and prepare for growth and funding opportunities.

No accounting degree required, just come ready to learn. Register today using the QR code below or via this link: https://dnep.umich.edu/events/

News you can use! 🏡
06/10/2026

News you can use! 🏡

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300 River Place Drive, Suite 5250
Detroit, MI
48207

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+13133317939

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