Jefferson East, Inc.

06/12/2026

💫Detroit small business owners and nonprofit leaders: ready to better understand your numbers?

JEI is proud to host DNEP's CFO Bootcamp Sessions (July 10th, 17th & 24th) at the Neighborhood Resource Hub. This three-session training will help you build stronger financial systems, read financial statements with confidence, create projections, and prepare for growth and funding opportunities.

No accounting degree required, just come ready to learn. Register today using the QR code below or via this link: https://dnep.umich.edu/events/

06/10/2026

News you can use! 🏡

06/10/2026

✨Entrepreneurs: bring your business funding questions to the table this Friday at JEI’s Neighborhood Resource Hub (14300 E. Jefferson Ave, Detroit)!

Michigan Women Forward’s Funding Desk is free, informal, and open to all! No appointment needed. 10AM - 12PM.

See details below!

Need funding for your business but not sure where to start?

This summer, MWF is bringing The Funding Desk to locations across Detroit, offering free, one-on-one conversations with our lending team. Whether you're looking for startup capital, growth funding, or want to strengthen your loan application, we're here to help.

Join us this week:

📍 Tuesday • Live6 Alliance
📍 Thursday • Morningside Cafe
📍 Friday • Jefferson East, Inc. Neighborhood Resource Hub

No appointment. No registration. Just pull up a chair and get your business funding questions answered.

06/05/2026

Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our Chief Resiliency Officer, Kenita Harris! 🎉💐

Today, we celebrate the heart and leadership you bring to Jefferson East. Your warmth, energy, and joyful spirit deserve to be celebrated today and always.

We hope your day is filled with joy, laughter, love, and all the flowers you deserve! 🌸✨

With celebration and lots of birthday wishes!
Your Jefferson East Family 💙

06/05/2026

Join in the fun on the 2nd Annual Jefferson-Chalmers Yard Sale this weekend - Saturday & Sunday, June 6th & 7th from 9 AM - 5 PM!

Explore the beautiful Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, meet some truly wonderful neighbors, and hunt for that special treasure you didn’t even know you needed with while engaging in a cool Scavenger Hunt!

From household finds to hidden gems, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Bring a friend, take a stroll through the community, and enjoy a day of shopping, connection, and neighborhood fun!

For more information, please visit: www.jeffersonchalmersyardsale.com

06/05/2026

🌼Summer is here, and so is busy season for many small businesses. If you are preparing for pop-ups, festivals, outdoor sales, or a summer refresh, our Community Tech Consultant program can help you get organized with training on websites, email, online scheduling, POS systems, social media, and more!

Diamond Hatcher provides hands-on training and practical guidance so you can learn the tools that help your business run smoothly. She teaches and supports; she does not perform the technical work.😎

Book your in-person appointment today: https://bit.ly/3Q3M0Iw

Questions? Contact Diamond at: (313) 254-5408 or email: [email protected]

06/01/2026

Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Jefferson-Chalmers Community Yard Sale, complete with a fun scavenger hunt raffle! 🎉 It takes place June 6th & 7th, from 9AM - 5PM!

Come explore the beautiful Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood, meet some truly wonderful neighbors, and hunt for that special treasure you didn’t even know you needed. From household finds to hidden gems, there’s sure to be something for everyone.

Bring a friend, take a stroll through the community, and enjoy a day of shopping, connection, and neighborhood fun!

Mark your calendar and come support this wonderful community event!

05/29/2026

🏡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.

05/27/2026

🤗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.

05/27/2026

🏡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]