CONTINUING TO MOVE DETROIT FORWARD

Challenge Detroit is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to develop, support, and connect community-minded leaders, amplifying the positive impact on our diverse, culturally vibrant city.

Founded in 2012 as a fellowship program connecting top talent to meaningful employment and providing the opportunity to move Detroit forward through social impact projects, the fellowship program sunset in the summer of 2026 after 14 years of impact. Today, the mission still remains through legacy work providing scholarships for nonprofit leaders seeking meaningful growth opportunities across our community. Learn more about our history and legacy work below.

Carrying the Legacy Forward

Be part of how we continue our mission forward to make an impact.

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Fellowship Program Archives

Learn about each program year—the Fellows, host companies, projects and more.

About Our Impact

Questions? Contact us at info@challengedetroit.org.