What Eastside Community Network does

Eastside Community Network (ECN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization (EIN 38-2561225) founded in 1984 as the Warren Conner Development Coalition and rebranded to its current name in 2025. Headquartered at 4401 Conner St in Detroit, Michigan, ECN develops and operates programs across five core initiatives: climate equity, community economic development, sustainable housing, the Stoudamire Wellness Hub (a 17,000 sq ft community wellness facility), and youth development, with a secondary facility — the MASH Detroit Small Business Hub (6,000 sq ft at 14711 Mack Ave). The organization serves residents of Detroit's east side across four primary segments: youth and families, homeowners seeking housing stability, small business owners, and climate-vulnerable residents.

ECN's technology footprint is modest and primarily operational rather than proprietary. The organization runs a membership-based Electric Vehicle Carshare service (MDO Carshare App on iOS and Android, $10 application fee plus $5/hour, 150 miles included per trip) and has developed the Neighborhoods First Engagement Model (NFEM), a training framework for resident-led neighborhood development. Programmatic technology is third-party dependent; no proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed.

The organization's revenue model is diversified across foundation and corporate grants (Erb Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Gilbert Family Foundation, PNC Bank, DTE Energy, plus a $1.5M Knight Foundation grant in 2025 and $1.8M in congressional appropriations for the Stoudamire Wellness Hub in 2023), individual donations, space rental income from both hub facilities, and EV carshare membership and usage fees. ECN operates through a multi-sector partnership model spanning 35+ institutional relationships across philanthropy, corporate, government (City of Detroit, Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority, Michigan DHHS), academia (University of Michigan, Wayne State), and healthcare (Henry Ford Health Systems, Wayne State Mobile Health Unit).

Name

Eastside Community Network

Legal name

Eastside Community Network

Website

https://ecn-detroit.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eastside Community Network is a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that delivers community development programs — youth services, sustainable housing, climate resilience, and small business support — to residents of Detroit's east side through its 17,000 sq ft Stoudamire Wellness Hub, MASH Detroit Small Business Hub, and EV carshare service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Community Food Services (62421)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

Keywords

• Community development
• Nonprofit programs
• Youth development
• Sustainable housing
• Climate resilience

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Primary funding from foundations and corporations including Erb Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Gilbert Family Foundation, PNC Bank, DTE Energy, and others who provide fiscal and in-kind resources for community programs.
2. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual donations from community members supporting ECN's mission of developing people, places and plans for sustainable neighborhood growth. ECN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 38-2561225).
3. Space Rental Revenue: Rental income from Stoudamire Wellness Hub (17,000 sq ft) and MASH Detroit Small Business Hub (6,000 sq ft) spaces including Atrium & Garden Court, Art Studio & Tech Hub, Fitness & Dance Studios, Conference Rooms & Meeting Spaces. Discounted rates available for members, residents, and community organizations.
4. EV Carshare Membership and Rental Fees: Membership-based carsharing service providing access to electric vehicles at $5/hour plus tax, with a $10 one-time application fee. Insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eastside Community Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers community development programs and operates physical community facilities on Detroit's east side. Core offerings include the Stoudamire Wellness Hub (17,000 sq ft wellness center), EV carshare service, MASH Detroit Small Business Hub (6,000 sq ft), youth development, sustainable housing support, climate equity initiatives, and economic development programming serving east side residents.

Product overview

Eastside Community Network (ECN) is a community development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on Detroit's east side. The core offerings include the Stoudamire Wellness Hub (17,000 sq ft community wellness center), Electric Vehicle Car Share (low-cost EV rentals), and MASH Detroit Small Business Hub (6,000 sq ft small business support space). These are supported by Youth Development Programs, Sustainable Housing initiatives including the Hope Program, Climate Equity/Resilient Eastside Initiative, and Community Economic Development services. Additional offerings include space rental, the Rooted In Wellness Capital Campaign for the Angela Brown Wilson Gardens, the Authentically Detroit podcast, The Pipeline newsletter, Mack Ave Business Directory, and the Neighborhoods First Engagement Model training tool. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stoudamire Wellness Hub: 17,000 square foot community wellness facility providing holistic wellness activities and resources to east side residents
• Authentically Detroit
• Eastside Climate Action Coalition
• MASH Detroit Small Business Hub
• Resilient Eastside Initiative (REI)
• Eastside Youth Collective
• Neighborhoods First Engagement Model

Products and services

• Stoudamire Wellness Hub A 17,000 square foot community hub providing holistic wellness activities, classes, programs, and resources to east side Detroit residents through multi-sector partnerships.
• Electric Vehicle Car Share

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-55% of Detroit homes impacted by flooding 2012-2021
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of DetroitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment strategic partner for community development, elections, and city-wide initiatives including Rise Higher Detroit.
• Detroit Wayne Mental Health AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for mental health and wellness programming at Stoudamire Wellness Hub.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government partner for health and human services programming.
• University of MichiganminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting research, community programs, and student involvement.
• Wayne State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing Mobile Health Unit services and community health programming at ECN.
• Wayne Metro CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for neighborhood services and resources.
• Henry Ford Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner represented on ECN's Board (Barry Blackwell) for community health initiatives.
• Fiat Chrysler Automobiles USA, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate strategic partner for economic development and community investment.
• Quicken LoansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting community development and financial opportunity initiatives.
• Chemical BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking partner for financial services and community development support.
• Detroit Future CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner for long-term planning and neighborhood development.
• The Greening of DetroitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partner for climate resilience and green infrastructure.
• Detroiters Working for Environmental JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental justice advocacy partner for climate equity initiatives.
• Detroit PALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth athletics and development partner for youth programming.
• Eastern Market CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket partner for food access and economic development programs.
• Jefferson East, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood development organization partner.
• Northeast Guidance CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and guidance services partner.
• United Way for Southeastern MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVice Chair representation (Edgar Vann, III) and strategic partner for community services.
• Genesis Hope Community Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partner and 2025 Eastside Extravaganza Innovator awardee.
• 482 ForwardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and advocacy organization partner and 2025 Eastside Extravaganza Outstanding Partner awardee.
• Bailey Park NDCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood development partner for 'From Vacant to Vibrant' programming and REI Hub Network.
• Redeem DetroitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in REI Hub Network.
• The Commons DetroitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in REI Hub Network.
• ProsperUs DetroitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner for Neighborhood Business Lab and small business support.
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development partner for Neighborhood Business Lab.
• Lakeshore Legal AidminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal services partner for 'Planning for Your Family's Future' workshops.
• Clear the Air CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir quality advocacy partner for community air quality events and education.
• Great Lakes Environmental Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partner for climate equity advocacy, data center concerns, and environmental justice.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jefferson East, Inc. A Detroit-based neighborhood community development corporation serving eastern neighborhoods, focused on housing, commercial corridor revitalization, and resident-led planning — directly comparable to ECN's east-side community development mission and an active ECN partner.
• United Community Housing Coalition: Detroit nonprofit providing housing counseling, foreclosure prevention, and homelessness services — closely overlapping with ECN's sustainable housing/HOPE Program work on the east side.
• Cass Corridor Neighborhoods (CCNDC): Detroit community development nonprofit operating across housing, real-estate redevelopment, and resident services — directly comparable model and comparable mission footprint in Detroit.
• The Greening of Detroit: Detroit environmental nonprofit focused on urban forestry, green infrastructure, and climate resilience — directly comparable to ECN's Eastside Climate Action Coalition and Angela Brown Wilson Gardens work and an active ECN partner.
• Habitat for Humanity Detroit: Affordable housing and home-repair nonprofit serving Detroit — overlapping with ECN's sustainable housing, home repair workshops, and homeownership supports; listed as an active ECN funding partner.
• Detroit Future City: Detroit-focused planning and economic development nonprofit working on neighborhood revitalization, land use, and climate-equity-aligned strategy — closely comparable scope to ECN's community planning work and an active ECN partner.
• Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency: Anti-poverty community action agency serving Wayne County with housing, financial empowerment, and family services — overlapping with ECN's homeowner support, financial wellness, and outreach programs; an active ECN partner.
• ProsperUs Detroit: Detroit economic development nonprofit supporting minority entrepreneurs and small business owners — directly comparable to ECN's MASH Detroit Small Business Hub and Neighborhood Business Lab work.

Broad incumbents

• United Way for Southeastern Michigan: A larger, established community-funding intermediary operating across housing, education, and economic mobility in southeastern Michigan — overlapping with ECN's community supports at broader scope; represented on ECN's board.
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC): City-aligned economic development agency overseeing business attraction and neighborhood commercial revitalization citywide — overlapping with ECN's MASH Detroit small business hub work; an active ECN partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/authenticallydetroit
• Instagraminstagram.com/authenticallydetroit

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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