Donate to Morningside Just by Shopping at Kroger
If you’re a regular customer at Kroger, you can automatically make a donation to Morningside Community Organization every time you shop.
Give Something Away or Get Something Free Through “Buy Nothing” Group
If you're on Facebook and live in Morningside, East English Village, or Cornerstone Village, consider joining our local “Buy Nothing” group - a grassroots initiative where neighbors share, give, and receive goods for free.
Fight Winter Blues with Activities at the Jefferson Branch Library
Our local library is pleased to offer great events in January and February.
“Share the Warmth” Winter Clothing Drive
You can help Morningside kids stay warm through the second annual “Share the Warmth” winter clothing drive. Morningside Café is collecting new or gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves for kids of any age until the end of this month.
Council’s Power is Limited in Negotiations with Land Bank
After more than a year of trying to make changes to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Detroit Land Bank Authority and City Council, Council members were surprised to learn recently that their power to influence the operations of the DLBA, a quasi-governmental body, are limited.
Future Leaders - Cartier Williams
One of the brightest lights at East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney is 12th Grade graduating senior, Mr. Cartier Williams. Cartier has been the number one ranked student in the Class of 2025 since he entered The Ville in Fall of 2021.
From Pain to Purpose: The Faith-Fueled Mission of Carol Davis
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the tumultuous waves of grief, Carol Davis, owner of Davis Legacy, LLC, has hope to help others.
Inspired to Heal, Diane Cottle Trains Next Generation of Healers
Diane Cottle, the driving force behind Genanscot Services, has provided Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) education on the Eastside for over 15 years. The recent transition to a revamped space at the corner of Warren and Buckingham marks a significant milestone.
Detroiters Who Lost Homes to Tax Foreclosure May Be Owed Millions
If you know anyone who did lose a home to tax foreclosure, please let them know that they may be eligible for a substantial refund, thanks to rulings by the Michigan Supreme Court.
Morningside’s Finest: Pastor Christopher Bodley
Many of you may be familiar with the welcoming space that Bethany Lutheran provides for our monthly meetings, but you may not know much about one of its key leaders: Pastor Bodley.
Morningside Gets Media Attention in Series on Speculation
Investors, many from outside our city and state, have bought up to 20% of Detroit’s real estate and too often have done nothing with those properties.
“Nuisance” Houses in Morningside Still Neglected by Land Bank
If you have walked around the neighborhood recently, you may have noticed a few new additions to the blighted houses: signs from the Detroit Land Bank Authority stating that they own many of them.
Light up the vAlley: Redefining one Alley at a Time
North of East Warren, the passageway between Haverhill and Buckingham once represented the harsh reality of what many alleys in Detroit currently resemble: overgrown brush, endless litter, and numerous illegal activities.
Arts & Scraps Offers Great Programs in 2025
Arts & Scraps is excited to offer free weekly programming designed to bring families together in a fun and relaxing environment.
Final Improvement to Three Mile Park is in Progress
It’s been more than seven years since Morningside residents approved a design for the Three Mile-Munich Park. Now the final piece of the design – a walking path that circles the four quadrants of the park - is being put into place by Wayne County workers.
Will City Council Demand More Control Over Land Bank? Why We Should Care.
Since its formation in 2008, the Detroit Land Bank Authority has had an outsized influence on neighborhoods like Morningside, where around 70 DLBA-owned houses account for many of our blighted properties.
Give A Smile, Get A Smile: Donyelle Pressley
Donyelle Pressley has brought us many heartwarming stories over the last few years for our Give a Smile feature. Now it’s her turn to be in the spotlight. Donyelle was just named Michigan Habitat for Humanity’s Homeowner of the Year.
Future Leaders: Jakare’a Sandridge
I arrived at East English Preparatory Academy at Finney in October 2021 after a very well-publicized incident had taken place. I was immediately assigned to manage, mentor, and lead the 9th Grade Class. It was then that I met the diminutive 4’8” dynamo otherwise known as Jakare’a Sandridge.
Downtown Thrives Under “Tax Capture,” But the Neighborhoods? Not So Much.
For years it’s been the common wisdom among Detroiters that property tax dollars have promoted downtown development at the expense of the neighborhoods and general city services like parks and recreation, transportation, libraries, and schools. Now there’s hard data to back up that belief.
Join Morningsiders for a Holly Jolly Christmas Party!
Following long-standing tradition, Morningside Community Organization will once again deck the halls on Tuesday, December 10 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church. You can expect good food, music, games, prizes, and of course, good cheer!