Youth Development
For over four decades, Eastside Community Network (ECN) has used our resources and tools to support youth living in our community. Today, 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.
Our Work
The Eastside Youth Collective
More information coming soon.
To learn more about the Eastside Youth Collective, contact Caitlin Crutcher at ccrutcher@ecn-detroit.org or (313) 331-3287.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Our summer employment program provides 6 weeks of part time employment to east side youth ages 14-18. In addition to the experience gained through their summer jobs, participants also increase their financial literacy, build their job readiness skills and hone their community development skills through topical workshops, group projects and other activities.
Applications for Summer 2025 will open in the spring.