Since 1984, we have driven positive transformation on Detroit’s east side.
Who We Are
For 40 years the Eastside Community Network (formerly Warren Conner Development Coalition) has worked tirelessly to develop programs and resources that center the needs of east side residents and amplify their voices with respect to the development of their communities.
Our Vision
We envision the east side of Detroit as a community of choice where residents can live, work, play and thrive
Our Impact Areas
We make an impact through the the following impact areas:
Strengthening Our People
Stewarding Our Resources
Building Power
What We Do
Our Mission at Eastside Community Network (ECN) is to develop people, places and plans for sustainable growth on Detroit’s east side.
ECN catalyzes growth on Detroit’s east side by expanding access to resources. We create and amplify platforms that provide vital resources and knowledge to our community. Our initiatives to meet our community’s unique needs and include:
Youth & Family Services
Stoudamire Wellness Hub
This 17,000 square foot community hub provides holistic wellness activities and resources to east side residents through multi-sector partnerships with other community stakeholders.
Youth Development
Our youth programs focus on the holistic development of each young person — ensuring that our program participants are academically, physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially prepared for post-secondary school success.
Financial Empowerment
Climate Equity
Over the past decade, Eastside Community Network has built a reputation as a leader in the urban climate resilience space — focusing our efforts on policy advocacy, infrastructure development, and community education that promotes climate resiliency and equitable climate change strategies in Detroit.
Community Economic Development
We support east side small business owners and drive economic development opportunities that benefit all residents and community stakeholders, through a mix of community economic development plans, multi-sector working groups, training programs, direct services, and third-party resources.
Environmental Health & Wellness
Sustainable Housing
We support efforts to increase sustainability of neighborhood homes, through energy retrofits, flood prevention, foreclosure prevention, and access to other home improvement and financial stability resources.