Eastside Community Network (ECN) Annual Meeting & Open House

Our Open House is designed as an opportunity for ECN to present our work to the community. Annually we highlight our programming, community impact, and organizational transparency.

This year's discussion panel will highlight the voices of Black male leaders who are actively shaping and nurturing Detroit’s communities.

Our conversation will center on empowerment, healing, and generational leadership through uplifting stories and strategies that inspire collective growth and action.

11:00AM Annual Meeting

• President's Report
• Board of Directors
• Nominees Introduced
• Department Presentations

12:30 PM Welcome & Open House Kickoff w/Panel Discussion:

Rooted in Community, Rising with Hope

Orlando Bailey, Moderator

Gregory McKenzie | Detroit Justice x Alkebu-lan Village

Stefen Welch | Detroit Pistons

David Alade | Century Partners

Hamissi Mamba | Baobab Fare

Jeff Lewis | Morningside Cafe

12:30 PM Open House x Panel Discussion Kickoff

2:00 PM Performance by Alkebulan Village

2:20 PM Stoudamire Wellness Hub Tours

2:30 PM Sewing Club Fashion Show

3:00 PM Live Hustle Class

4:00 PM Open House Ends

Activities Include:

• Fun for all ages
• Facepainting Artist - M/Marie's Artistic Events
• Performance by Alkebu-Lan Village
• Food Trucks (ECN Food Bucks/Food Voucher to use onsite at food truck of choice)
• Butterfly Lounge for Youth
• Vendors - Products and Resources

Family fun, Food Trucks, Games and Tours.

Info: 12:30 PM Welcome & Open House Kickoff w/Panel Discussion:

Rooted in Community, Rising with Hope

Orlando Bailey, Moderator

2:00 PM Performance by Alkebulan Village


2:20 PM Stoudamire Wellness Hub Tours


2:30 PM Sewing Club Fashion Show


3:00 PM Live Hustle Class


4:00 PM Open House Ends


Other activities:


Fun for all ages


Facepainting Artist - M/Marie's Artistic Events

Gregory McKenzie | Detroit Justice x Alkebu-lan Village

Stefen Welch | Detroit Pistons

David Alade | Century Partners

Hamissi Mamba | Baobab Fare

Jeff Lewis | Morningside Cafe

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