Building a stronger detroit, together
At Build our school inc, our mission is to create real economic and social opportunities right here in the heart of Detroit. We empower underserved and justice-impacted individuals through training and employment, while reinvesting in our community through thoughtful property acquisition, commercial development, and agriculture initiatives. By transforming properties and revitalizing neighborhoods, we raise property values, create thriving spaces, and generate sustaining jobs. We’re committed to teaching financial literacy, valuable work skills, and fostering self-sufficiency. Our goal is simple: to build stronger, empowered individuals and create a long-lasting impact through education, employment, and thoughtful development across Detroit.
Transforming neighborhoods, empowering lives
Build our school inc is community-first, actively transforming Detroit neighborhoods. Through initiatives like our 'Clean the Streets' and workforce program, we employ local citizens and residents, providing full-time jobs, professional training, and essential financial literacy education. As we clean and green public spaces, remove blight, and restore pride, our staff across cleaning, construction, and workforce education divisions work together. This creates measurable impact: cleaner neighborhoods, reduced vandalism, and increased civic pride. Our 'Detroit Deserves Clean Streets' campaign documents every cleanup, worker, and revitalized space, showing tangible results for our city and community.
Developing thriving communities
Beyond urban cleanup, Build our school inc is acquiring and empowering commercial properties, land, and agriculture projects. This strategic approach helps to raise property values, develop thriving neighborhoods, and generate sustaining jobs. By integrating training, paid employment, and social enterprise operations, we ensure participants not only gain income and skills but also contribute directly to stronger, more prosperous communities. These projects demonstrate how Build our school’s economic empowerment and community revitalization efforts work hand-in-hand, creating long-term measurable benefits for the residents, businesses, and neighborhoods we serve.
Business for good: a sustainable impact model
Build our school inc uniquely uses its business operations—from cleaning and staffing to contracting, moving, property management, and agriculture—to generate revenue. This revenue directly funds our education, workforce development, and community wealth programs. This distinctive approach ensures our impact is sustainable and measurable: the very work that serves our clients also creates training, employment, and vital opportunities for our participants. Underserved and justice-impacted individuals gain access to paid work, financial literacy, and pathways to success. Our communities see tangible improvements: cleaner neighborhoods, thriving commercial properties, and empowered citizens. Clients and partners receive professional service while directly supporting impactful programs, contributing to a reduced crime rate, stronger neighborhoods, and a more robust Detroit ecosystem. By linking Build our school’s success to community outcomes, we create a self-sustaining model where every service provided uplifts individuals, families, and communities, making education, employment, and opportunities accessible and powerful for those who need it most.
“Build our school inc doesn't just clean streets; they clean futures. The job training and financial literacy i received transformed my life and my neighborhood. This company is truly making a difference.”
A grateful detroit resident