Brilliant Detroit

The Morningside hub's Parent Celebration was a blast!

Kiddos and caregivers made artwork on plates and bowls and created candles, bath bombs and shower steamers. Plus, the food was absolutely delicious! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the parents in the Morningside community for all their hard work and dedication.

If you’d like to join the fun next week, check out the upcoming programs across our neighborhood hubs at brilliantcities.org/detroit.

This AED and CPR Awareness Week, we're proud to highlight our partnership with the American Heart Association.

Thanks to the AHA, several of our hubs now have access to AEDs, and our staff have received training to respond confidently in an emergency. We’re grateful to the AHA for investing in the health and safety of our families, staff and neighborhoods.

Learn more about AEDs, CPR and how you can be prepared in an emergency at tinyurl.com/ywjsxtj6.

We're honored to share that Brilliant Detroit has been named Best Youth Community Support Non Profit Organization in Michigan by Acquisition International Magazine!

Part of its 2026 Global Excellence Awards, this recognition celebrates our work creating Kid Success Neighborhoods where children and families have access to the resources, relationships and opportunities they need to thrive.

Thank you to Acquisition International for this recognition, and to our families, staff, volunteers and partners who make this work possible every day.

Check out our listing at tinyurl.com/3wcs23xf.

We were delighted to welcome dozens of new families to a recent Play and Learn at the Brilliant Pontiac site!

In partnership with Nurse-Family Partnership, first-time parents and their little ones gathered for an afternoon of play, conversation and delicious food while learning more about the resources and programs available at the hub.

We’re grateful to the Nurse-Family Partnership team, part of Starfish Family Services, for their collaboration and commitment to supporting families across Oakland County.

Read more about the event and partnership at tinyurl.com/y827tbv2.

What a day at the Spring in Bloom Sneaker Ball!

Last month, families from our Morningside and Osborn neighborhoods came together for an afternoon filled with food, bubbles, book giveaways, dancing and plenty of fun. It was wonderful to see so many children and caregivers showing up.

A huge thank you to the Junior League of Detroit's 2026 Provisional Cohort, JLD members and our Brilliant Detroit staff for making this event possible. And thank you to all the families who brought the energy and made the day so special!

There was plenty of movement happening across our hubs last week!

On Tuesday mornings, the Central hub hosts yoga and coffee for caregivers while the little ones play. The kids at Morningside got their yellow belts, and the little ones at Cody Rouge/Warrendale also rocked it in martial arts — then enjoyed hot dogs!

If you’d like to get moving with us, check out our upcoming programs at brilliantcities.org/detroit.

A big thank you to Turn 14 Distribution for volunteering at our Fitzgerald and Martin Park hubs!

The team took on a wide range of projects, from repairing a garden bed and planting flowers to building shelves, organizing storage spaces and helping prepare for the Central Community Baby Shower.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for your company, organization or community group? Learn more at brilliantcities.org/volunteer.

Sharing some lovely moments captured at the Central Community Baby Shower at Live6 Alliance!

From games and conversations to tables filled with essentials for growing families, it was wonderful to spend time connecting with parents and helping them prepare to welcome their little ones. A special thank you to the volunteers from Turn 14 Distribution, who helped set up the Live6 space and make the event possible.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped create such a warm and welcoming day for our Brilliant families!

A huge thank you to United Way for Southeastern Michigan for donating 150 literacy kits!

Each kit included a children’s book, a stuffed animal, stickers, parent resources and hands-on activities focused on kindness and emotions. These kits help make reading interactive and fun while giving families tools to continue learning at home.

Interested in making an in-kind donation too? Check out our wishlists at brilliantcities.org/detroit/wishlists.

We had another wonderful week at our hubs!

While the Brilliant Moms were creating and connecting in Moms Club at the Springwells site, their babies explored the Pikler Triangle, a toy that helps build motor development, safe risk-taking, and body awareness.

Family Fun Day was a blast at Chandler Park thanks to the help of the Iotas, and the kiddos at the Fitzgerald site rocked it in LitLab improv!

We’d love for you to join us next week, so check out our upcoming programs at brilliantcities.org/detroit.