Hope Starts Here

Detroit’s Blueprint
for Successful Youth

Hope Starts Here was born out of the belief that Detroit won’t reach its full potential until its youngest residents reach theirs.

HSH, along with more than 18,000 Detroiters, believe every child deserves an equal chance to succeed. Through affordable and equitable access to quality services, resources and education, we utilize proven methods to forge a path for early childhood success. Our network and impact continue to grow. Learn more today!

See How We’re Supporting PreK for All.

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See How We’re Supporting PreK for All.

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6 teams working together with a common mission: Putting Detroit’s children and families first.

Our six strategy teams, comprised of parents, community organizations, and others, create solutions for the many problems children and families face in Detroit.

Under the guidance of a lead organization, each team works independently, and we also come together to work toward common goals and on shared projects.

This year, a primary shared focus is on furthering Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s vision for PreK for All, a bold goal to provide every four-year-old in Michigan with access to free Prekindergarten (PreK) by 2027.

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