Community of Hope

“The average monthly income for a person experiencing homelessness is $662,”
according to 'MSHDA's Ending Homelessness in Michigan' Report.

Community of Hope

Community of Hope weekend is a collaboration led by the Neighborhood Service Organization (NSO), together with the City of Detroit and The Right Productions, Inc., designed to energize, inspire, and deliver a community push for solutions to the challenges of unhoused individuals and families in metropolitan Detroit. The weekend includes a two-day Concert of Hope featuring Grammy award/Grammy-nominated artists to benefit the unhoused and the Day of Hope, a day of service to serve the unhoused population.

The second Community of Hope is scheduled for August 2-4, 2024 at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater and Cass Park. It will include two evenings of inspiration and soul-stirring melodies featuring musical artist and 2023 NSO Igniter of Hope award, KEM who received the award for inspiring communities for hope by using his talents and remarkable journey beyond homelessness to inspire and support others transitioning from and overcoming homelessness.
You can purchase tickets for the Concert of Hope featuring KEM at thearetha.com.

2024 Community of Hope Weekend Photos

Day of Hope

We are bringing people together to generate solutions and create real change in order to help end homelessness. Day of Hope is a resource fair hosted at Cass Park that brings vital housing and other comprehensive wraparound services directly to individuals experiencing homelessness. Get involved today by becoming a resource vendor, making a donation or by volunteering at the event.

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Tommy Garrett House for Unhoused Artists

In December of 2023, NSO and The Right Productions unveiled the Tommy Garrett House for homeless artists. This initiative reflects our collective commitment to addressing the complex issue of homelessness and providing comprehensive, long-term solutions. Tommy Garrett House is not just a home; it’s a sanctuary designed to accommodate up to six artists. Named after the internationally acclaimed artist Tommy Garrett, who overcame homelessness with NSO’s support, the house aims to foster a nurturing environment for artists to live, build stability, and create work safely in the heart of Detroit.