Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.

Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc. Call and enroll your child or senior parent in our program with free bus pick-up. Open Mon. - Fri. Franklin-Wright Settlements, Inc.

has been a strong force in helping the community help itself for over 134 years, and is a cornerstone of strength in supporting individuals, families, and groups on the East side of Detroit and throughout the tri-county area.

Detroit Area Agency on Aging
08/25/2026

Detroit Area Agency on Aging

📣 TWO EXCITING KINSHIP EVENTS ARE HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 💛Franklin Wright Settlements’ Kinship Care Circle Program invites...
08/25/2026

📣 TWO EXCITING KINSHIP EVENTS ARE HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 💛

Franklin Wright Settlements’ Kinship Care Circle Program invites kinship caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, and families to join us for two days of information, resources, support, and connection!

🌟 KINSHIP CARE SYMPOSIUM
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎤 Theme: “Resource Navigation – Genesis HOPE”
Guest Presenter: Terasa Ragland

Come learn about valuable resources available to you and your family, including:
🥗 Nutrition & Health
💼 Financial & Career Support
🏠 Affordable Housing
🤝 Additional Genesis HOPE Resources

🍽️ Lunch will be served!

☕ KINSHIP CAFÉ: TENANT RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎤 Guest Presenter: Erin Peets from Elder Law

Learn more about:
🏡 What should—and should not—be included in a renter’s lease
📚 Support resources for renters
❓ Important questions to ask your landlord

Our Kinship Café also provides a welcoming space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, exchange resources, and support one another.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided!

📍 Both events will be held at:
Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc.
3360 Charlevoix St.
Detroit, MI 48207

📞 More information , call 313-579-1000
📧 [email protected]

✨ Join us for one event—or come out for BOTH! We look forward to another great week of learning, resources, fellowship, and support for our kinship families!

🎉🎈 IT’S FAMILY FUN FEST WEEK! 🎈🎉Franklin Wright Settlements is excited to invite you and your entire family to our Annua...
08/17/2026

🎉🎈 IT’S FAMILY FUN FEST WEEK! 🎈🎉

Franklin Wright Settlements is excited to invite you and your entire family to our Annual Family Fun Fest & Back-to-School Rally THIS FRIDAY! ☀️🎒🥳

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Franklin Wright Settlements
3360 Charlevoix St., Detroit, MI 48207

We have an AMAZING day planned for the whole family! 🙌🏾

🦁 Petting Zoo
🧗🏾 Rock Climbing Wall
🎮 Mobile Video Game Truck
🩺 Wayne State University Mobile Health Clinic
🌭 Food & Refreshments
🎶 Fun, laughter, activities & MORE!

Bring the kids, bring the family, and come ready to have a GREAT time as we celebrate community, family, and the start of another school year! ❤️💛💙

A huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful community partners who help make this annual event possible. We couldn’t do it without you!

📣 Spread the word, share this post, and tag a family you want to see there!

🎉 THIS FRIDAY — THE FUN BEGINS AT 11:00 AM! 🎉

08/10/2026

Are you an Older Adult looking for some excitement??

🎤🎶 KARAOKE DAY IS TOMORROW! 🎶🎤

Food & Friendship participants, get those voices warmed up and come prepared to sing your hearts out! 🌟🎵 Whether you're a superstar singer or just coming for the fun, we want to see you there!

☕ The fun begins at 9:00 AM with coffee and exercise, followed by a day of music, laughter, and KARAOKE! 💃🏽🕺🏽🎤

Come ready to sing, dance, laugh, and have a great time! 🎶❤️

We'll see you tomorrow at 9:00 AM!
For ages 60 and up.

Address:
3360 Charlevoix
Detroit, MI 48207

📣 Reminder: Kinship Monthly Symposium is Tomorrow!Join us tomorrow for an engaging and supportive Kinship Monthly Sympos...
07/30/2026

📣 Reminder: Kinship Monthly Symposium is Tomorrow!

Join us tomorrow for an engaging and supportive Kinship Monthly Symposium hosted by Franklin Wright Settlements’ Kinship Care Program.

🗓 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc.

This month’s featured presentation, “Navigating Through Family Trauma II,” will be led by Ava Stephens, MS, LLPC, QMHP. This informative session will provide valuable insight, practical tools, and meaningful conversation to help kinship caregivers and families better understand and navigate the effects of family trauma.

In addition to the presentation, participants will enjoy:
✨ A fun icebreaker
🏃 A brief “Get Up and Move” exercise
🎵 Music therapy with Deblon Jackson
🍽️ Lunch
💬 Q&A and discussion
🤝 Opportunities to connect with other kinship families

Whether you’re currently raising a relative’s child, supporting a kinship family, or interested in learning more, we invite you to join us for a day of education, encouragement, and community.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow as we continue building stronger families—together! 💙💜💛

🍦 You’re Invited to Two Special Community Events at Franklin Wright Settlements! 💙Franklin Wright Settlements is excited...
07/28/2026

🍦 You’re Invited to Two Special Community Events at Franklin Wright Settlements! 💙

Franklin Wright Settlements is excited to invite caregivers, grandparents raising grandchildren, older adults, families, and community members to two inspiring events taking place this week!

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
Kinship Care Symposium
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Check-in begins at 10:30 AM)
Join us for “Navigating Through Family Trauma II,” presented by Ava Stephens, MS, LLPC, QMHP. This informative symposium will focus on breaking the cycle of family trauma, recognizing the challenges of trauma, finding help, and practicing self-care.

🍦 Plus, enjoy our Senior Outreach Services Ice Cream Social during the symposium! Come cool off with delicious ice cream, enjoy lunch, fellowship, music, games, wellness activities, and bring a senior friend for a chance to win a special prize!

📅 Friday, July 31, 2026
Kinship Café: Return on Involvement – Caregiver Group Support
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Connect with other caregivers and hear from Melissa Covell of the MSU Kinship Care Resource Center as we discuss financial relief, caregiver support, and practical strategies for managing financial challenges. Lunch will also be provided.

📍 Both events will be held at:
Franklin Wright Settlements
3360 Charlevoix Street
Detroit, MI 48207

These events are free and open to the community. We encourage you to invite a friend, family member, neighbor, or fellow caregiver to join us for two days of education, support, fellowship, and community connection.

📞 To learn more, call: (313) 405-0952 or (313) 579-1000.

We look forward to welcoming you this week!

No pre-registration needed ❤️.

📣 Caregiver Announcement - Congratulations! 🏆Please join us in congratulating Mr. Carl Stamps and Ms. Joy Averett on bei...
07/21/2026

📣 Caregiver Announcement - Congratulations! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Carl Stamps and Ms. Joy Averett on being selected as our Caregivers of the Quarter - Summer Edition! 🎉

This recognition reflects their outstanding dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our clients. They have consistently demonstrated professionalism, reliability, timely documentation, and a strong commitment to excellence in everything they do. Their hard work and positive impact on the lives of those we serve truly exemplify the values of Franklin Wright Settlements.

Congratulations, Carl and Joy, on this well-deserved honor! Thank you for your exceptional service and for representing our agency with excellence. 👏🏽💙

📅 Senior Outreach Services – July 2026 Calendar is Here! ☀️Summer is in full swing, and we have an exciting month of fun...
07/10/2026

📅 Senior Outreach Services – July 2026 Calendar is Here! ☀️

Summer is in full swing, and we have an exciting month of fun, friendship, learning, and community planned for our older adults! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, enjoy local outings, stay active, or simply have a great time, there’s something for everyone.

🎉 July Highlights Include:
🍿 Movie Day – Michael Biopic & Popcorn
🎲 FWS Bingo Hall
📚 Senior Library Day at the Detroit Main Library
🤝 Senior Friendship Day at DAAA
🐠 Belle Isle Aquarium Stroll
🎨 A Day at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)
🌳 Cranbrook Gardens Stroll
🍦 FWS Ice Cream Social
🎮 Outdoor Game Day
🥫 Weekly Community Food Distributions

We warmly invite older adults throughout our community to come join us for engaging activities, meaningful connections, and unforgettable experiences. At Franklin Wright Settlements Senior Outreach Services, we believe every season of life should be filled with purpose, joy, and opportunities to connect.

📞 If you or someone you know would like to participate or learn more about our program, please contact Franklin Wright Settlements. We’d love to welcome you into our Senior Outreach Services family!

For more information, please call 313-579-1000.

We look forward to spending a wonderful July with you! ❤️☀️

05/04/2026

FREE COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION TODAY!

Franklin Wright Settlements is proud to partner with Forgotten Harvest to provide FREE food to our community!

🗓 Today
⏰ 1:30 PM – While supplies last
📍 First come, first served

If you or someone you know is in need, please come out and take advantage of this opportunity. No one should go without a meal.

💙 Help us spread the word! Share this post with family, friends, and neighbors who could benefit from this distribution.

Together, we can make sure our community is supported and cared for. 🙏

🌟 Join Us for the Kinship Care Symposium! 🌟Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc. is proud to present our Kinship Care Sympos...
04/22/2026

🌟 Join Us for the Kinship Care Symposium! 🌟

Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc. is proud to present our Kinship Care Symposium—a meaningful and engaging experience designed to support and empower caregivers and families.

🗣 Topic: Parenting with Peace: Child Behavior
🎤 Guest Presenter: Melba Clark, M.A., LPC, NCC
Owner of A Path to Peace Counseling, LLC

This insightful workshop will cover:
✔️ Emotional strategies
✔️ Navigating relationships
✔️ Parenting techniques
✔️ Understanding our children

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
🕥 Check-In: 10:30 AM
🕚 Workshop: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Location:
Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc.
3360 Charlevoix St.
Detroit, MI 48207

🍽 Lunch will be provided!

Come connect, learn, and grow with a supportive community dedicated to strengthening families. We look forward to seeing you there! 💛

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3360 Charlevoix Street
Detroit, MI
48207

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm

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