Occupy the Summer

Detroit has expanded its Occupy the Summer initiative through a partnership with the Ballmer Group's DiscoverWorks program to provide free summer activities for youth. The initiative has already engaged 10,000 participants, with 60,000 expected regionally, offering academic, recreational, and career-focused programming.

Detroit is distributing 700 bicycles to youth as part of a $1.5 million 'occupy the summer' initiative. The 10-week program includes a Late Night Basketball league, extended hours at 9 city recreation centers, and weekly community activations.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield's 'Occupy the Summer' event distributed shiny new bikes to 750 children on the city's west side as part of her initiative to create safe spaces for kids.

Detroit has launched the 'Occupy the Summer' initiative to provide youth with safe spaces and activities during the summer months. The program includes extended hours at recreation centers, events like midnight basketball, and weekly activations featuring entertainment and local artists, aimed at addressing concerns about unauthorized gatherings and promoting public safety through youth engagement.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield launched the 'Occupy the Summer' program to engage teens in recreational and support activities following recent violent 'teen takeover' incidents. The initiative includes late-night events at nine recreation centers and resources for parents, though community reactions range from optimism to skepticism about its effectiveness.

Detroit's 'Occupy the Summer' initiative launches on June 12 to engage and keep young people active and safe during the summer. The program includes extended hours at recreation centers and teen activities on Fridays, with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield participating in discussions about the initiative.