Welcome
At the time when you first gave to our work in Detroit’s Regent Park it would have been hard to imagine what ultimately happened. In fact, it is beyond anything we ever imagined.
We invite you to take 1 minute and read what has happened in just over 15 years and then consider whether we’ve been good stewards of your resources, worked hard, prayed hard and brought about desirable outcomes in the name of Jesus Christ.
2012.
Finished our 20th house, conducted our 4th Summer Day Camp, restored a community park and expanded our programming to meet more needs. University of Michigan graduate school conducts study of our neighborhood. “THE TIME IS NOW”.
2015.
Invited to Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Center to share the ministry of Lifebuilders. Finished our 40th home. 6th Summer Day
2016.
Shared our work widely, converted a donated JP Morgan Chase branch on Kelly Road to an Activities Center. 7th Summer Day Camp
2017.
Started scholarship program to Parkway Christian School for community children with 5 students. Summer Youth Employment program begins. U of M conducts 2nd study “BRIDGING THE BORDERS”
2018.
Finished the construction of an Early Childhood Education Center (ECE) facility in partnership with the Kresge Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, Lloyd and Mabel Foundation. Michigan State Housing and Development Authority (MSDHA) Neighborhood Enhancement Program (NEP) grant awarded to Lifebuilders for minor home repairs. Invited to Gull Lake Ministries to share the ministry of LifeBuilders. Invited to Maranatha to share the ministry of LifeBuilders.
2019.
Our neighborhood is designated as one of ten strategic neighborhoods by the City of Detroit. That important designation is bringing millions of dollars of investment in partnership with 5th 3rd bank.
2020.
Shifted our priorities to provide food and rent relief to keep people in their homes during the pandemic. Conducted our Summer Day Camp outside.
2021.
Entered into partnership with Positive You to provide counseling services in our community to young teens. Summer Activities continue with expanded partnership with Camp Michawana. Homeownership program initiated.
2022.
Acquired larger facilities to conduct our programming well into the future. Parkway Christian scholarship program grows to 20 students. 85 single family residences completed or in process, neighborhood stabilization now a reality. Invited to Gull Lake Ministries to share the ministry of LifeBuilders. Local news outlet sharing our pioneering christian community model.
2023.
Formal Internship program initiated with Moody Bible Institute. Summer Youth Employment in its 5th year. MSHDA Home improvement program in its 5th year with 60 homeowners now having received minor home repairs. Lifebuilders formally initiates neighborhood sports program. Major commercial real estate projects move through the approval process. Additional park improvements made. Summer Day Camp conducted at new facilities. Seniors’ ministry growing exponentially.