Molly Fox for Brilliant Detroit

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Brilliant Detroit was founded in 2016 to provide a radically new and coordinated approach to  kindergarten readiness in the city of Detroit. However, we are more than an organization – we are a community dedicated to building kid success neighborhoods where families with children 0-8 have what they need to be school-ready, healthy, and stable.  

Because we believe in a “with, for, and by” model, we only enter a new neighborhood when we’re invited in. We conduct months of listening sessions, and build relationships and buy-in from neighbors and community leaders. Once this is achieved, we purchase and renovate a vacant house, and transform it into a community home-based hub. Many of our hub staff come from the neighborhoods and are expert relationship-builders. As a result, children and families feel a sense of comfort and trust once they enter our bright orange doors, especially since we are right down the street!

Before and after image of Brilliant Detroit's Fitzgerald Hub

With the support of over 250 partner organizations, we provide access to programs, services, and resources in the areas of education, health, family support, and neighbor-to-neighbor connections at each hub location. 

The history of Detroit is one of resilience and persistence. Communities are full of families that want what is best for their children. Now is the time to commit to being an advocate for kid success so we can work together to prepare and support the next generation of young Detroiters. Please join our kid success movement today by donating below! Your donation is an investment in a more equitable future where zip codes no longer determine the outcomes of our children.