ADH Ventures Holdings LLC DBA Cash Only Bistro
$75,000 Grant
Council District: 4
Location:16215 E Warren
Neighborhood (District): Morningside
Description:Cash Only Bistro is a build-your-own pasta restaurant on Detroit’s East Warren corridor. Inspired by a successful pasta bar catering business, the restaurant will offer fresh, customizable dishes in a vibrant community space.
Owner: Sharletta Hall
Fifty/50 LLC DBA Calamansi
$60,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location: 4458 W Vernor Hwy
Neighborhood (District): Central Southwest
Description: Calamansi brings refined, approachable, and affordable Filipino food to Southwest Detroit. A restaurant rooted in rich cultural hospitality, where neighbors can gather, connect, and experience an elevated yet accessible taste of home.
Owner: Marcee Sobredilla
La Altena LLC
$85,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location: 7843 W Vernor
Neighborhood (District): Springwells
Description: La Altena Supermercado will be a full-service grocery store celebrating the flavors, products, and producers of Michigan and Detroit. The market will offer a wide selection of fresh produce, quality meats from its in-house butcher shop, and freshly made baked goods and tortillas produced on-site.
Owner: Joel Padilla
The Creative Union, LLC
$50,000 Grant
Council District: 5
Location: 2937 E Grand Blvd
Neighborhood (District): Milwaukee Junction
Description: The Creative Union is a media and cultural development ecosystem focused on storytelling, entrepreneurship, and creative collaboration. Through content production, education, studio spaces, and community-driven initiatives, the organization connects creatives, businesses, and innovators to build sustainable opportunities, amplify diverse voices, and strengthen Detroit’s creative economy.
Owner: Marcus Miller
Vander Cafe LLC
$60,000 Grant
Council District: 5
Location: 626 Harper
Neighborhood (District): Medbury Park
Description: Vander Cafe is a welcoming neighborhood café serving the community from morning coffee through evening non-alcoholic cocktails. Located within a larger shared space, Vander Cafe offers a comfortable and versatile gathering place for community members, local organizations, and groups to connect, meet, and celebrate.
Owner: Lisa Sauve
Chap Global LLC
$25,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location:1500 Washington Blvd
Neighborhood (District): Downtown
Description: Chapman’s Jewelry is a third-generation, family- and black-owned jewelry store based in Detroit. With our West 7 Mile store as a long-time anchor of the community, we are expanding with a new downtown bridal location where we’ll continue to specialize in engagement rings, custom designs, and customer-focused service.
Owner: Arthur Chapman
Childrenz R US II LLC
$31,000 Grant
Council District: 2
Location: 8251 W 8 Mile
Neighborhood (District): Garden Homes
Description: Childrenz R Us II is a childcare center coming to Detroit and plan to provide a safe, high-quality care and early learning for children ages 0–12. The center offers extended hours from 6:30 AM to midnight, educational programming, and enrichment activities designed to support working families and child development.
Owner: Shekelia Stokes
East Detroit Primary Care, PLLC
$50,000 Grant
Council District: 3
Location: 6455 Gratiot, Suite B
Neighborhood (District): Gratiot Town/Kettering
Description:Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our community by delivering personalized, evidence-based medical care in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We strive to empower our patients to make informed decisions about their health and to support them in achieving their wellness goals
Owner:Keturah Jeffries
Indie Fashion LLC
$55,000 Grant
Council District: 7
Location: 14630 Schaefer Hwy
Neighborhood (District): Bethune Community
Description: IF Studios Creative Community Center is a Detroit-based creative hub offering sewing classes, photography workshops, and fashion and arts programs. We provide studio space, hands-on training, and events for designers, artists, and students, fostering local talent, supporting entrepreneurs, and building a vibrant creative community.
Owner: Daishawn Franklin
Medicina Scarlett, LLC
$50,000 Grant
Council District: 6
Location: 7000 Vernor Hwy
Neighborhood (District): Springwells
Description: Medicina Scarlett is a nurse practitioner–led family primary care clinic providing comprehensive medical services to children and adults. We offer preventive care, chronic disease management, diagnostics, and minor procedures to the Southwest Detroit community from our clinic at 7000 Vernor Highway.
Owner: Springwells
Tauntus, Inc. DBA Tauntus Greek Store
$25,000 Grant
Council District: 2
Location: 3841 W 8 Mile
Neighborhood (District): Green Acres
Description: Tauntus is a retail store that sells fraternity and sorority apparel as well as costume jewelry and boutique clothing. We sell our merchandise to college educated men and women as well as community members who would like to purchase gifts. We are located at 18979 Livernois in Detroit and frequently vend at churches, community events, sorority and fraternity regionals, conferences and conventions.
Owner: Nadonya Muslim
The HUB Laundromat-Cafe, L3C
$55,000 Grant
Council District: 4
Location: 12400 Kelly Rd
Neighborhood (District): Denby
Description:The HUB Laundromat and Cafe’ (The HUB) will be a groundbreaking community-centric business that combines the drudgery of laundry with modern conveniences, high efficient washing equipment all while fostering a sense of connection and support in the Denby neighborhood. By blending a state-of-the-art laundromat with a vibrant cafe’, The HUB will create a welcoming environment that meets both practical and social needs. This innovative approach aims to enhance quality of life, promote local entrepreneurship, and build a thriving community hub.
Owner: Marcia Spivey
Three15 LLC DBA Three15 LUXE
$55,000 Grant
Location: 24514 W McNichols Rd
Neighborhood (District): The Eye
District: 1
Description:Three15 LUXE is a luxury, multi-use event and professional space in Detroit. The space provides event planning and venue services for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. The space also includes office suites supporting small business owners such as beauty and wellness professionals, promoting job creation and economic growth.
Owner: Jasmine Weatherford
