Building Equitable
Opportunity.
Our communities thrive when everyone has a fair chance. The Gilbert Family Foundation is committed to investing in projects that break down long-standing barriers and create opportunities for Detroiters.
Why It Matters
Committed to Detroit.
Dedicated to Detroiters.
We believe in a future where all Detroiters are thriving. A city where economic opportunity is right outside each family’s doorstep. Where every single resident is proud to make Detroit the place they start businesses, build careers, form lifelong relationships and – most importantly – call home.
The Numbers
10,000 Detroit families protected from losing a home to tax foreclosure.
10,000 Detroit renters supported with legal services.
1,300+ critical repairs completed to protect Detroit families.
Our Strategy
Securing Homes,
Building Wealth.
Our strategy focuses on protecting Detroit residents from losing their homes to tax foreclosure or facing eviction. Once they are safely and securely housed, we work to connect them to opportunities to build wealth and access greater economic opportunity. Simultaneously, we build on this strategy with community-wide investments in public spaces and arts & culture that bring people together and strengthen social bonds. And we do it all with the deep collaboration and support of partner organizations that share our unwavering passion for Detroit.
Housing Stability
From addressing Detroit’s tax foreclosure crisis to streamlining access to home repair funding, we are proud to invest in programs that provide safe and stable housing to Detroit families.
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We invest in programs and partnerships that provide Detroit residents and small businesses with opportunities to build economic prosperity for themselves and future generations.
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We are proud to support programs and partners that share our goal of providing universal access to safe public spaces within a half mile of every Detroit residence.
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We are proud to support programs and partnerships that share our goal of providing universal access to arts and culture experiences for Detroit residents and contribute to the economic growth of Detroit.
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