Jefferson East, Inc.

🏡Tomorrow! Join us for our 1st Time Homebuyer Workshop, Saturday, May 30th, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at the JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub, located at 14300 E. Jefferson Ave., 48215.

Participants may attend in person or online via Zoom (call details below!) Lunch will be served for those attending in person.

✋**Please bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone to participate in select activities associated with this workshop! (Not required).

Led by Donneva Tolbert, JEI 's Housing Counseling Manager, this workshop will feature expert guidance from industry experts. Learn about mortgage readiness, working with a realtor, home inspections, closing preparation, down payment assistance programs, and successful homeownership.

Participate and earn your Certificate of Completion qualifying you for most downpayment assistance programs!

*Please note: you must be present for the entire workshop in order to obtain your certificate.

🛑*Registration is required > https://bit.ly/48H1fNX

Zoom Call Info:

Link to Join Meeting: https://bit.ly/4dZKD5U
Meeting ID: 839 5950 3683
Passcode: 837647

Questions? Contact Donneva Tolbert at [email protected] or call (313) 221-5281 x 126.

🤗AI doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.

JEI has partnered with World Education to offer free, easy-to-follow mini-courses designed to help you understand everyday AI at your own pace - perfect for seniors and beginners!

You’ll learn practical skills like how to write better prompts, spot deepfakes, and use AI tools that can support your work, business, and daily life.

The lessons are short, simple, and include videos you can complete whenever it fits your schedule.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/46FDXqx

Need in-person support? Contact Sabrina Underwood at (313) 261-2947 or stop by the JEI Connected Learning Center, located at 14300 E. Jefferson.

🏡Need help understanding the steps to reach your homeownership goals? Want to prepare your credit, budget, and finances? Looking for down payment assistance?

Join us our 1st Time Homebuyer Workshop, Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM - 2 PM, and leave with the knowledge and tools you need to move forward with confidence. You may attend in-person at the JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit), or online via Zoom.

✋**Please bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone to participate in select activities associated with this workshop! (Not required).

Led by our HUD Housing Counseling Manager, Donneva Tolbert, this workshop will feature a variety of experts covering key topics every future homeowner should know.

By completing the workshop, participants will also earn a Certificate of Completion, qualifying them for most down payment assistance programs.

👉Save your seat today! Register here for both in-person and virtual options: https://bit.ly/48H1fNX

Lunch will be served for those attending in person.

Zoom Call Info:
Link to Join Meeting: https://bit.ly/4dZKD5U
Meeting ID: 839 5950 3683
Passcode: 837647

Questions? Contact Donneva Tolbert, JEI's HUD Housing Counseling Manager at (313) 221-5281 x 126 or email: [email protected]

JEI is proud to highlight local destinations that bring energy, hospitality, and memorable experiences to the East Jefferson corridor!

Spring and summer are the perfect seasons to gather, celebrate, and connect in the neighborhood, and Antidote Detroit offers a beautiful modern dining experience for private events, corporate gatherings, networking mixers, birthday dinners, bridal showers, graduation celebrations, and more!

With elevated food, curated cocktails, warm hospitality, and stunning design, Antidote is a vibrant destination for unforgettable moments in Detroit.

📍14628 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215 (Jefferson-Chalmers)
🌐 theantidotedetroit.com
📲

✨Are you a business owner or entrepreneur in need of a refresh on your website? Do you use Wix, Shopify, or WordPress? We've got you!

Join us for our next Business Technology workshop, Thursday, May 21st at the JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215). Participate in a free, hands-on workshop to learn easy website edits to make your website "pop", improve how to communicate your message, and improve branding!

We kick off with networking & light refreshments at 4:30 PM - workshop begins at 5pm. You also get to work on your site, on-on-one, with one of our trained experts!

**Please bring your laptop or tablet, charging cord, website login & password!

Save your seat today here >> https://bit.ly/3OZgYkO

You're invited to join the Great Lakes Water Authority Project Team for an open house to hear more about the Conner Creek Sanitary Pump Station and the construction of the new Freud Sanitary Pump Station - located in Jefferson-Chalmers.

Drop in to meet the team Wednesday, May 20th between the hours of 5:30 - 7:30 PM at Eastlake Baptist Church, 12400 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215.

Please scan the QR code on this announcement for additional information. Questions? Call the Construction Hotline at (313) 960-7687 or the Freud Project Manager at (313) 822-7007.

💻 Give Your Business Website a Spring Refresh!

Business owners & entrepreneurs! Join us Thursday, May 21st for a free, hands-on workshop designed to help you update your website, sharpen your brand, and feel more confident making simple edits on platforms like Wix, WordPress, and Shopify.

Bring your laptop or tablet and get practical support from our Community Tech Consultants, including one-on-one “Edit with an Expert” sessions to help you tackle real updates on the spot.

Important: Please test your website login and password before you arrive and bring them with you so you can participate fully.

📍 JEI Neighborhood Resource Hub
14300 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48215
Enter on Lakewood

Schedule:
4:30 PM – Networking & Refreshments
5:00–7:00 PM – Workshop & One-on-One Editing Sessions

✅ Register today: https://bit.ly/3OZgYkO

Questions? Contact Diamond Hatcher, Community Tech Consultant
📞 (313) 254-5408
✉️ [email protected]

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Artistic photo of the week

The Schaap Center, in all its glory. Ready to welcome guests to the opening gala this weekend!

💼☀️ Summer is the perfect time to get your business finances in shape!

Detroit entrepreneurs and small business owners, join us for Free Accounting Fridays at the Jefferson East, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub! (14300 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit, 48215).

Whether you’re preparing for growth, organizing your books, or getting ready to apply for funding, our amazing consultants are here to help.

Through our partnership with the Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project, you’ll receive free one-on-one accounting support from talented consultants connected to the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business:

✅ Bookkeeping support
✅ Financial statement guidance
✅ Accounting best practices
✅ Funding & capital preparation
✅ Tools to help strengthen your business for long-term success

📅 Hosted twice monthly, spots fill quickly!

👉🏽 Reserve your appointment today. Now accepting appointments for June!
https://bit.ly/4wBnYFt

Let’s build stronger, more resilient Detroit businesses together this summer. 💙

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