8411 E. Forest
Detroit, Michigan 48214
(313)921-0200
Fax (313)921-0259
History - In June of 1969, the Education Committee of the Association of Black Students at Wayne State University formed The Inner City Sub-Center, Inc. (ICSC) from a grant donated by the Youth Opportunity Program. ICSC received funding from the New Detroit Recreational Committee Services grants and community support. New Detroit gave ICSC funding for a three-year program in October 1972. In 1976, Inner City relocated to it's present home at the old Hilger School building. ICSC was designated a United Way Community Service Agency, in 1987. ICSC receives grants from many organizations including: * F.E.M.A. (Federal Emergency Management Agency) * N.O.F. (City of Detroit Neighborhood Opportunity Fund) * Wayne County Youth Assistance Program. Your tax deductible charitable donations, monteray contributions and grants enable the Inner City Sub-Center to provide many services to serve the community more effectively. People helping people by providing meaningful and relevant programs, services and activities to the Black community through Nguzo Saba (Swahili), Seven Principles of Bklackness: 1. UMOJA (Unity) 2. KUJICHAGULIA (Self Determination) 3. UJIMA (Collective Work) 4. UJAMMA (Cooperative Economics) 5. NIA (Purpose) 6. KUUMBA (Creativity) 7. IMANI (Faith) Inner City Sub-Center promotes positive African-American values, pride, self love and respect while raising the level of Black consciousness throughout the community.
THE SUB CENTER'S PHILOSPHY
To provide meaningful and relevant programs, services, and activities to the BLACK community.
That will serve to raise the level of BLACK consciousness, awareness, and understanding
...while promoting positive BLACK VALUES, PRIDE, LOVE and RESPECT among BLACK people.
"SAVE THE BABIES"
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OUR PROGRAMS:
YOUTH ACADEMY/YOUTH IN CRISIS PROGRAM
The Youth Academy/Youth in Crisis Program is an umbrella of activities that help nurture, educate and guide children by teaching them discipline, self-esteem, respect and self-awareness. Children 5 to 7 participates in the Ebony Youth Program. Youth 9 to 14 are encouraged to join computer skills training classes, African dance and drumming, the Alkebulan Male Fancy Drill Team and the Buckle Kids. Program hours are Monday-Friday 3p.m. to 8p.m. Summer hours are noon to 8 p.m.
UJAMMA CLUB/YOUTH ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM
Young Adults ages 14 to 21 develop entrepreneurial training skills and learn to operate a business through classroom training, economic development training and internships. At the end of the training the students actually develop, organize and run a business where products and merchandise are sold to the public. Participants are also taught the importance of African-American ownership and economic empowerment.
ALKEBULAN MALE FANCY DRILL TEAM
Organized in 1989, young males 9 to 16 are taught adult male responsibility, discipline, pride and unity under the direction of an instructor who guides their development through the use of exercise in marching formations, and movement through methodical training.
THE BUCKLE-UP KIDS
Boys and girls 6 to 16 learn seat-belt safety through the original Buckle-Up Kids. This national program educates and promotes the importance of car safety through the use of song and dance. The Buckle-Up Kids have received numerous awards including a resolution from The Detroit City Council and are acknowledged as the City of Detroit's Seat-Belt Ambassadors through out the Metropolitan area and the State of Michigan.
AFTER SCHOOL
LATCH KEY
The Sub-Center provides an after school latch key program for children ages 5 to 14, Monday-Friday from 3p.m. to 7p.m. The program offers tutorial, recreational, educational services and cultural activities. Latch key children may be picked-up from various schools or brought to the program. The latch key program charges a minimal fee for services and parent involvement is mandatory.
FOOD CO-OP STORE/EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM
The Sub-Center provides fresh foods to needy families daily at the co-op. Store hours are from 10a.m. to 7p.m., Monday-Friday and 10a.m. to 5p.m., Saturday. The product line includes snacks, fruits and vegetables, dry goods, canned goods and meat products. The emergency food program distributes emergency food boxes monthly to needy families and senior citizens with referral. Food and monetary donations are always welcome.
FREE BREAKFAST/FREE MEALS PROGRAM
This program provides more than 10,000 men, women and children annually with nutritious meals. Free breakfast is served Monday-Thursday from 8:30a.m. 10:30a.m. After school snack meals are also served daily to latch key and youth academy participants. The free meals program additionally serves more than 1,000 people at our annual Thanksgiving and Kwanzaa Karamu Feasts.
EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAMS
The emergency clothing program offers free clothing and shoes to needy families with refferal from outside agencies, block clubs, schools, churches and social services programs. The program sponsors an annual clothing, shoes and toy donation drive during Kwanzaa.
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
A community-based referral service is available for needy residents. Outreach is the means to disseminate community information by sponsoring community forums and monthly senior citizen luncheons. Working in cooperation with residents and luncheons. Working in cooperation with residents and community groups, block clubs, churches, ect. to address community issues and problems is a major component of this program. The center serves as a meeting place for many community groups and organizations. The Million Man Alumni Association meets every Thursday at 7p.m. The center also serves as the headquarters for the Detroit Falcons Football Organization.
ZAWADI GIFT SHOP
Zawadi Gift Shop stocks a wide selection of clothing including Million Man March apparel and products, cultural sports wear ad African garments. The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10a.m. to 6p.m., and Saturday. Zawadi carries a large selection of books and greeting cards. The gift shop also serves as a training ground for the youth entrepreneurial program. Vending opportunities in various locations throughout the city are also a fundamental part of this program.
FOOD CO-OP "SHARE" PROGRAM
The monthly Co-op "Share" program gives the community residents the opportunity to save money on their food purchases through cooperative buying. Each participant is asked to pay a fee for each "Share" they purchase and to give (2) hours cooperative work to assist in purchasing, packing and distributing food to the members. Monthly "Share" boxes include at least 2 meats, bread, eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables. This program is operated in conjunction with the Coalition of Black Farmers and The Million Man Alumni Association.
UP COMING EVENTS
THE MILLION MAN ALUMNI CELEBRATES THE 8TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILLION MAN MARCH/
DAY OF ATONEMENT
THURSDAY OCTOBER 16TH
A DAY LONG PROGRAM STARTING WITH
6AM TO 8AM WAKE UP DETROIT
WITH
COUNCILWOMAN JOANN WATSON
8AM-10AM
BELLE ISLE SHED #8
ANNIVERSARY BREAKFAST
10AM-2PM
LIVE NATIONAL BROADCAST OF THE TOM POPE SHOW
WHPR 88.1FM/TV 33
3PM-6PM
DON'T HEDGE ON THE PLEDGE
WORKSHOP FOR SERIOUS BROTHERS
COMMUNITY WIDE CELEBRATION
EVERYONE WELCOME
7PM TO 10PM
INVITED SPEAKERS
TOM POPE/ NATIONAL TALK SHOW HOST
COUNCILWOMAN JOANN WATSON
COUNCILWOMAN BARBARA ROSE-COLLINS
*NOTICE
ALL PROGRAMS 3PM TO 10PM @ THE
INNER CITY SUB-CENTER
8411 E.FOREST
(313) 921-0200
FALL AND WINTER PROGRAM
INNER CITY SUB-CENTER,INC.
8411 EAST FOREST AVE.
DETROIT, MI 48214
(313) 921-0200 FAX (313) 921-0259
Tutoring (math & reading)
Education
African Dance
Sewing/Tailoring
Swahili Lessons
Cultural Arts (music & drama)
Recreation
Girls On The Move Program
(Girl Scouts)
Drill Team
Arts & Crafts
Field Trips
Computer Skills
Cooking
Karate
Buckle Up Kids
Poetry & Rapping
Program Fees are per week per child.
If you want your child picked up from school the cost is per week.
Registration:OPEN>
12:00pm to 6:00 pm
PROGRAM BEGINS
SEPTEMBER 2003
For more information call: (313) 921-0200
Email: icsc32@aol.com
Webb Site: www.innercitysubcenter.freeservers.com
Email us at icsc32@aol.com
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