Detroit Phoenix Center

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Detroit Phoenix Center DPC provides youth resources such as rapid rehousing, drop-in center, life skills training, crisis support, and scholarships.

Partnering with young people, DPC drives systemic change to end youth homelessness and create lasting opportunities for success. The Detroit Phoenix Center exists to empower youth who are at-risk or currently experiencing homelessness the resources needed to improve health, wellness, and self-sufficiency.

10/09/2026

New faces, familiar faces, and a new year of YAB. ❤️

Our Youth Action Board recently came together for its annual retreat, welcoming new members and reconnecting with returning leaders as we prepare for the year ahead.

Between team-building activities and workshops, members spent time learning more about their responsibilities, strengthening their connection to DPC’s mission, and getting to know the people they’ll be leading alongside this year.

And with Youth HOPE Month right around the corner, there was plenty of energy around what’s ahead. 👀

We’re excited to see the ideas, voices, and leadership this group brings to the table this year.

Welcome back, YAB! 🔥

10/01/2026

Sometimes the best way to prepare for what’s next is to get away together. 🍁

Our team recently traded Detroit for Niagara Falls for a little time to recharge, laugh, explore, and simply enjoy each other outside of the day-to-day work. This give us space to strengthen relationships, reset, and return with fresh energy for the young people and communities we serve.

Now we’re back in Detroit, recharged and ready for what’s ahead: Youth HOPE Month, year-end programming, and finishing 2026 strong.

We’ve got a lot to look forward to and we’re ready. ❤️

09/10/2026

A little campus life preview 🎓🐻

Our youth recently spent the day at Oakland University exploring campus and getting a firsthand look at the college experience.

They toured Kresge Library, learned more about campus resources, participated in activities and, of course, made a little time for some friendly competition. ♟️

College tours give young people a chance to picture themselves in new spaces, ask questions and explore what could be next. We love creating opportunities for our youth to see those possibilities for themselves 🧡

08/26/2026

We pulled a few of our Summer Leadership Academy participants for a chat 🥹

They were asked what their favorite part of experiencing SLA is so far. A common takeaway from them all was the connections and friends they’ve made along. Now that’s a genuine, unscripted experience.

Bonds were formed, connections were built, and leadership skills were developed. It was amazing to see their hard work pay off at the most recent YouthUp Friday as they brought that service project to life.

Looking forward to seeing these young leaders will strengthen their leadership skills, explore career pathways and meet community leaders over the coming weeks.

We’re so happy, and very proud, of our youth. Keep putting the work in! 💪🏾

     

08/17/2026

Building the next YouthUp Mobile takes planning 💡

Our Summer Leadership Academy participants put their business and leadership skills to work during a collaborative planning session for the forthcoming YouthUp Mobile #2: Stabilization Unit. 🚐🧡

Together, they explored design principles, safety considerations and resources that could help create a mobile safe space where young people experiencing crisis can pause, recover and move forward. The group shared ideas, asked questions, weighed different perspectives and worked together to help shape what comes next.

Sessions like this give our young leaders a hands-on role in developing a real DPC initiative while building skills in strategic planning, problem-solving and collaborative decision-making.

And of course, no planning session is complete without some pizza, a few laughs and quality time!

Now, we’re raising $15,000 through the Rocket Community Challenge to help bring the YouthUp Mobile: Stabilization Unit to life. Every eligible gift is matched by BrassCraft, up to the available match amount.

Donate or learn more at the link in our bio.

RocketCommunityChallenge

08/14/2026

Hear it from our youth 🎤🧡

We asked five of our Summer Leadership Academy participants to share their honest first reactions to the forthcoming YouthUp Mobile: Stabilization Unit. Their responses reflected excitement, hope and, more importantly, an understanding of the need for a space where young people experiencing crisis can pause, recover and move toward stability.

Now, we’re raising $15,000 through the Rocket Community Challenge Rocket Community Fund to help bring YouthUp Mobile #2 to life! 🚐

Our youth’s voices are an important part of shaping what comes next, and you can be part of it too. Every eligible gift is matched by BrassCraft, up to the available match amount, giving your donation the opportunity to have twice the impact.

Donate or learn more through the link in our bio. 🎯

08/11/2026

THIS is what a Youth Takeover looks like. ☀️🧡

Our most recent YouthUp Friday brought another great night to Cadillac Square, and y’all definitely came ready to have a good time!

We danced with the Lemon Pepper Steppers, grabbed pizza and Ben & Jerry's, hit the open mic, got creative with sidewalk chalk (we love a creative safe space), and spent the evening connecting with youth, families and community.

Our YouthUp leaders, Summer Leadership Academy members and DPC team were right in the thick of it all, helping bring the night together and making sure everyone had a space to hang out, have fun and enjoy downtown.

Thank you to everyone who came through, brought the energy and made another YouthUp Friday one to remember. Detroit showed us love all summer, and we loved spending it with you. 🫶🏾

EveryYouthEveryMile

07/29/2026

Read between the lines real quick 😅

Don’t come unless you don’t feel like having fun idk.

THIS Friday we’re hosting another YouthUp Friday for the youth in the city to come out and enjoy music, games, giveaways, an open mic, community and of course, safe fun.

⏱️ Friday, July 31, 6–9 PM
📍 Cadillac Square, Downtown Detroit

Cap the summer off the right way with us. 🧡

       

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Bethel Community Transformation Center
Detroit, MI
48202

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+13134820916

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