MOTORCITY ACTIVITY CENTER INC
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Mission Statement
To eliminate economic, educational, and resource inequities for underserved individuals and families across Detroit by providing culturally responsive programs in financial literacy, mentorship, and personal empowerment. Through accessible community-based initiatives, we strive to equip youth, parents, and aspiring entrepreneurs with the tools, knowledge, and support systems they need to break cycles of poverty, build generational wealth, and thrive in every area of life.
About This Cause
Motorcity Activity Center (MAC) is a Black-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with a mission rooted in dismantling generational poverty, healing financial trauma, and promoting economic and emotional wellness in historically marginalized communities. Founded in 2020 by Dr. Donald Drake III—a healthcare executive, certified project manager, and community builder—MAC was created in response to deep disparities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the lack of culturally relevant support for Black and Brown families navigating economic hardship, grief, and systemic disinvestment. Our work sits at the intersection of economic empowerment, mental health, and racial equity. MAC believes that wealth-building and wellness must go hand-in-hand, particularly for youth and families who have been chronically underserved by traditional systems. Through a trauma-informed, community-driven lens, we empower Detroit residents to take ownership of their financial futures while providing the healing supports needed to sustain long-term success. Core Program Areas 1. Financial Empowerment & Wealth BuildingOur flagship initiative, RISE Detroit: Resilient Income, Savings & Equity, delivers culturally responsive financial education, credit-building coaching, and career readiness training to low- and moderate-income youth and adults. Sessions are hosted at schools, libraries, and community centers and have served over 1,000 participants. We help individuals improve credit scores, open bank accounts, reduce debt, and prepare for milestones like homeownership and entrepreneurship. 2. Youth Mentorship & LeadershipMAC trains and supports peer mentors—youth leaders ages 16–24—who serve as guides, co-facilitators, and role models in our programming. These leaders are paid, trauma-informed, and culturally competent, helping to break cycles of violence and disconnection among their peers. 3. Healing & Grief SupportOur newest initiative, Hearts Forward: Healing Grief, Restoring Hope, provides structured support groups, art therapy, and family wellness sessions for youth coping with the loss of a parent, sibling, or caregiver. The program integrates mindfulness, narrative healing, and culturally affirming grief education tailored to Detroit’s youth. 4. Community Collaboration & AdvocacyMAC actively collaborates with public schools, housing agencies, and healthcare providers to embed financial wellness and mental health access into existing community spaces. We advocate for policies that address the root causes of poverty and exclusion. Organizational Impact & Evidence of Community Trust Over 1,000 youth and families served since 2020 150+ financial education and wellness workshops delivered 40+ peer mentors trained and employed Trusted partners include Detroit Public Schools, Wayne Metro, the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, and faith-based organizations Recipient of multi-year funding from N.A.W. Investments ($150,000), CFSEM ($25,000), and the Black Economic Mobility Fund ($20,000) Consistent program referrals from schools, parents, and returning participants—demonstrating organic growth and high community satisfaction What Makes Us Different Motorcity Activity Center doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all programs. We design human-centered, community-informed, and equity-driven interventions that reflect the lived experiences of Detroit’s youth and families. Our programs are delivered by people who look like our participants, speak their language, and understand the unspoken weight of grief, housing instability, underemployment, and historical financial exclusion. We believe that economic justice is emotional justice—and we build programs that empower families to heal, grow, and build legacies of stability, confidence, and generational wealth.