GreenLight Fund Detroit

07/02/2026

Detroiters know what their families and communities need to be healthy and stable.

The Detroit Health Department’s new Community Health Assessment, informed by more than 6,000 residents, reflects many of the same priorities GreenLight Fund Detroit heard through our own community engagement process, including maternal and infant health, food access, chronic conditions, and access to care.

As Executive Director Jasahn M. Larsosa shared, this kind of community voice must be matched with bold, proven solutions. That’s the work GreenLight Detroit is proud to help advance through investments like Rx Kids.

Read more from EL CENTRAL:

Detroit community health assessment reveals key health challenges, resident priorities, and plans to improve care, food access, and equity

06/15/2026

05/14/2026

We had a wonderful time in Denver! It was great to recharge, connect, and collaborate with our colleagues from across the country.

04/17/2026

We're ! GreenLight Fund Detroit is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day administrative, operational, and logistical functions. This role is a great fit for someone highly organized, collaborative, and excited to contribute across operations, development, and communications.

Apply here: https://greenlightfund.applytojob.com/apply/ACoiqsowlE/Operations-Coordinator-GreenLight-Detroit

04/15/2026

April is Fair Chance Month (also known as Second Chance Month), and we’re celebrating the work of Center for Employment Opportunities - CEO.

Launched in Detroit in 2018, CEO provides comprehensive employment services to 115+ community members impacted by the legal system annually. Support includes life skills training, education, immediate paid transitional employment, and full-time job placement and retention support to help individuals build career pathways and financial stability.

This month, CEO launched “Game Plan for Opportunity,” a national campaign supported by Inspire Change in celebration of Fair Chance Month. “Fair chance hiring is a game plan that helps everyone win. When people with past convictions get a real opportunity to work, our businesses grow stronger, our communities become safer, and our economy works better for everyone.”

04/07/2026

"[Rx Kids] is first and foremost a maternal and infant health program." ❤ It's called Rx Kids on purpose because it is a prescription for health, hope, and opportunity! 🥰 Learn more about the program and the improved health outcomes Rx Kids is bringing to families and communities by listening to this podcast episode with pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, the founder and director of Rx Kids: https://plinkhq.com/i/1861894364/e/1000759476376

Michigan State University Public Health GiveDirectly

04/07/2026

By anchoring Rx Kids within a framework of shared accountability, data collection, and cross-sector collaboration, GreenLight Fund ensures this groundbreaking initiative will generate measurable, lasting impact for Detroit’s families.

RxKids has already reached a major milestone since launching in Detroit, prescribing $1M to more than 1,000 families!

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-invests-in-the-expansion-of-rxkids-to-detroit/

04/01/2026

Rx Kids is providing direct cash support to Detroit families with no restrictions. By reducing financial stress during pregnancy and early childhood, this model helps improve access to care, support healthy development, and create stronger foundations for families.

Detroit is now the largest city in the country to implement this kind of maternal and infant support.

Learn more: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-invests-in-the-expansion-of-rxkids-to-detroit/

03/30/2026

“What kept coming up in our community conversations was the need for guaranteed income.”

Through our year-long selection process grounded in community voice, Rx Kids stood out as a program Detroit families need and support.

Applications for RxKids opened in Detroit in February 2026. Thanks to strong support from both public and private sectors, including municipal and state-level governments, as well as local philanthropic partners, the program is positioned to serve the entire city.

Learn more about our investment in RxKids here: https://greenlightfund.org/greenlight-invests-in-the-expansion-of-rxkids-to-detroit/

03/25/2026

In honor of Women's History Month, Victoria Costa, Marketing & Communications Manager at GreenLight Fund, reflects on a powerful quote from Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the latest blog post. Marking her four years at GreenLight, she shares participant stories from across our portfolio that have stayed with her the most, highlighting women and girls building stability, finding their voice, and shaping their futures while empowering others to do the same.

Read the full blog here: https://greenlightfund.org/as-women-see-what-women-can-do/