Social Enterprise Cohort

2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Life Skills Centers, Inc.

Together we rise -One bagel, one opportunity, one connection at a time. Our bagels bring people together - families grabbing breakfast, coworkers connecting over coffee, and friends supporting friends. Every visit helps create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to build skills, gain confidence, and achieve independence through meaningful employment.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

MRC Industries

Spark Works are eco-friendly, artisan fire starters handcrafted by adults with disabilities, combining natural wood shavings and wax in convenient 2 oz cups. These powerful, long-burning starters ensure a quick, mess-free, and reliable fire for campfires, fireplaces, or grills, while supporting meaningful vocational training and independence for their makers.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Uloma House

Uloma House is a community-based social enterprise that delivers integrated home care, health literacy, workforce development, and transportation services to underserved populations, particularly immigrants, seniors, and low-income families. We combine healthcare support and economic empowerment to reduce disparities while creating sustainable employment pathways within the communities we serve.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Arnold Center, Inc.

The WeCycle Outlet is a community-based resale store that gives electronics, office supplies, and refurbished office furniture items a second life while creating hands-on job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Every purchase supports environmental sustainability, workforce development, and meaningful employment right here in our community.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Centro Multicultural La Familia

Our Social Enterprise is a mission-driven initiative dedicated to strengthening and uplifting the community through holistic support and empowerment programs. At the heart of this work is Café con Pan, a welcoming café-bakery that operates as a for-profit business with a nonprofit purpose. As a for-profit café with a social mission, Café con Pan generates sustainable revenue that is reinvested into community programs. This model Centro Multicultural La Familia to: Reduce dependency on grants alone, Create local jobs and workforce training opportunities, Offer a safe, inclusive gathering space, Build long-term community impact.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Eye Care for Detroit

Eye Care for Detroit is a mobile and clinic-based social enterprise that delivers affordable, high-quality eye exams, disease screening, and glasses directly to homebound and underserved residents. Our mission is to ensure that where you live or what you earn never determines whether you can see clearly and protect your vision for life.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

Pioneer Resources

Wagging Ways is a purpose driven social enterprise that creates meaningful employment and career pathways for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to employment by operating a high quality pet care business. Through doggy daycare, and pet transportation services, we provide real world training, inclusive jobs, and sustainable revenue that is reinvested to strengthen community services and empower lives.

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2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell 2026 Social Enterprise Cohort Laurie Morse-Dell

The Detroit Writing Room

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the Writing Room has nearly 50 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events.

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