Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved African Americans in Texas, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and hope! ❤️🖤💚

Today reminds us that freedom is a call to build communities where dignity is protected, opportunity is shared, and every person has the chance to thrive.

When we support one another and work toward stronger communities, we honor the legacy of those who came before us! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

June is National Homeownership Month! 🏡

At Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation, we believe strong communities start with residents who are empowered to invest in the places they call home.

Through community engagement, neighborhood partnerships, economic development initiatives, and access to resources, we are committed to helping create stronger, healthier communities across Detroit’s west side.

Together, we're creating neighborhoods where families, businesses, and communities can thrive! 💚

Dear Residents, Vendors, Community Partners, and Supporters,

Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation (JSCDC) would like to provide an update regarding our 2026 Farmers Market season.

Due to funding delays the start of the 2026 Farmers Market season will be postponed by approximately one month. As a result, the Farmers Market is now expected to open during the first week of July 2026 rather than its traditional early June opening.

While we understand this adjustment may be disappointing to some residents and vendors, this additional time will allow JSCDC to finalize funding commitments, complete necessary planning activities, and ensure the market is prepared to provide a safe, successful, and enjoyable experience for all participants.

The Farmers Market remains an important part of our commitment to increasing access to fresh foods, supporting local entrepreneurs, promoting healthy lifestyles, and creating opportunities for community engagement. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our residents, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners as we work through these temporary challenges.

We anticipate announcing the official opening date, vendor information, and seasonal schedule in the coming weeks.

We encourage community members to continue following JSCDC’s communications channels for updates and announcements regarding the 2026 market season.

Thank you for your continued support of Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation and our efforts to strengthen the Northwest Detroit community.

Exciting news for Detroit! 🎨🏆 Detroit was ranked No. 6 in the nation for street art as part of USA TODAY's annual 10 Best list for 2026.

To celebrate, we’re highlighting a few murals and street art right here on the west side in District 7 that you can explore in your own neighborhood:

🖌️ The Grand River Creative Corridor, featuring dozens of vibrant murals stretching along Grand River

🖌️ The Joe Louis Greenway, where art and nature come together to connect communities across the city

Take a walk, explore your neighborhood, and experience the creativity that makes Detroit so special. 💚

Community means connection. At Joy Southfield CDC, we’re working to connect and bring residents, businesses, and organizations together to create lasting impact!

Our mission is simple: support residents and businesses in building a healthy and thriving community.

Everything we do starts with YOU! 🙌🏼

We want to hear from you! If you reside in the Joy Southfield corridor, we would love to hear what resources, programs, and events you want to see in the coming months.

We are committed to listening, engaging, and building programs that reflect the real needs of our community. Your voice helps shape the future of our neighborhood and District 7. 💚

Drop your ideas in the comments 👇🏾 or send us a message. We’re building this together!

When families and local businesses thrive, our community thrives!

We’re proud to support networking, collaboration, and growth across in District 7.

We’re working to attract businesses, create jobs, and stabilize our neighborhoods. Economic sustainability is key to our future!

Calling all youth and young adults! Grow Detroit’s Young Talent (GDYT) offers paid summer jobs for youth ages 14–24, helping build skills, experience, and confidence.

The 2026 application is open for Detroit residents through May 15 at gdyt.org/youth.

Participants can work up to 120 hours in a variety of roles, from community projects and event support to retail, accounting, and even Junior Police or Fire Cadet programs!

Last year, more than 8,000 young people were employed through GDYT. We’re excited to see even more youth from the Detroit community participate this year! 💼✨

🍎🍊🥬 Farmer's Market Season is coming soon!

Our weekly Farmer’s Market is one of our pillar programs each summer and we are looking forward to kicking off the 2026 season.

We’re now looking for vendors, volunteers, and partners to support our community market.

Please email us at [email protected] or send us a DM for more details!