Every Detroiter deserves the opportunity to remain safely in the place they call home.
That's why we bring together neighbors, contractors, businesses, churches, and donors to make essential home repairs possible.
One repair creates a ripple that reaches far beyond one home.
A repaired home creates housing stability. Housing stability strengthens families. Strong families strengthen neighborhoods. Strong neighborhoods strengthen Detroit.
→ Detroit's homes are aging. 80% of Detroit homes are over 50 years old.
→ Critical repairs cost more than many families can afford.
That's where we step in.
We make essential repairs possible.
We focus on practical, high-impact repairs that improve safety, stability, and quality of life.
Examples:
Roof leaks
Broken furnaces
Unsafe stairs
Accessibility improvements
Plumbing
Electrical hazards
Doors & windows
Other critical safety repairs
How It Works
1. Apply
Homeowners submit a request for assistance.
2. Assess
We evaluate the repair and determine the best path forward.
3. Repair
Licensed contractors and trusted partners complete the work.
4. Stay
Families remain safely in the homes and neighborhoods they call home.
Detroit is worth loving. Some of our neighbors just need a little help staying here.
Built by people who love Detroit.
FOUNDER
Neal Williams is a lifelong Detroiter whose commitment to his city has always been measured not by words, but by action. Throughout his life, he has invested in Detroit's neighborhoods and the people who call them home, believing that strong communities are built through service, trust, and genuine human connection. From the Heart Foundation of Detroit is a natural extension of that lifelong commitment—a reflection of his belief that every neighbor deserves to feel valued, supported, and connected to the community they call home.
Neal Williams
FOUNDER
Jeremy Tick has spent his career building organizations, partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen communities. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's Master of Public Management program, he was invited by Neal Williams to help build and lead the From the Heart Foundation of Detroit. A native east coaster, Jeremy has spent over decade making Detroit his home, celebrating the city's history, and amplifying it’s stories.
Jeremy Tick
You don't have to swing a hammer to make a difference.
DISCOVER
Read stories that celebrate the people, neighborhoods, and businesses shaping Detroit.
PARTNER
Businesses, churches, nonprofits, and community organizations can help create lasting impact.
WEAR
Help spread the movement and start conversations wherever you go.
DONATE
Your generosity helps Detroiters remain safely in their homes and connected to their communities.
