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Affecting Change Detroit

Affecting Change Detroit empowers the community through engagement, support, and dialogue, focusing on mental health and personal development. Their initiatives foster brotherhood, camaraderie, resilience,  and creating a positive impact in Detroit.

MANifest Legacy GALA is an evening dedicated to Black men&rsquo;s mental health, healing, and honest conversation 🎟️. The event will be honoring Andre Charley&#39;s legacy of purpose, service, and impact at 50. This special fundraiser benefits Affecting Change Detroit and supports men&#39;s mental health, youth development, community wellness, and transformative programming throughout Metro Detroit. MANifest Legacy Gala 2026&mdash;Celebrating a Legacy. Investing in the Future. By registering, you help Affecting Change Detroit create safe spaces where brothers can speak openly about stress, trauma, ways to grow, and leave with tools, community, and support.

MANifest  Legacy GALA

3rd Annual MANifest! Theme: Restoring, Reclaiming, and Redefining Men&#39;s Wellness About the Event MANifest is a life changing weekend! Join us for a two-day event.&nbsp; Day 1 Welcome reception designed as a Friday evening kickback, with discussion, &nbsp;dinner, and entertainment. Hosted at Wayne State University School of Social Work Day 2 is full-day experience that empowers individuals to navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with resilience, purpose, and a renewed sense of community at McGregor Auditorium Whether you&#39;re a father, brother, partner, friend&mdash;or simply someone committed to growth&mdash;this event is for you.&nbsp; Men and women are encouraged to attend, as we collectively explore the conversations that shape our futures and our families. What You&rsquo;ll Experience: <ul data-end="2016" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1911" data-start="1833" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Workshops on Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Physical &amp; Mental Health</li><li data-end="1953" data-start="1912" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Networking, Connection &amp; Healing</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Actionable Takeaways for Personal &amp; Professional Growth, and More!</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Man Enough to Heal Panel: Redefining strength through vulnerability, Dr Jason Wilson, DSW&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Moderated by Desi Johnson II</li></ul></li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Breakout &nbsp;1&nbsp;Lay Down the Armor: Reclaiming Wholeness for Men of Color &ndash; Dr. Witni Jackson, DSW A Father&#39;s Impact on His Family&#39;s Mental Health &ndash; Terrence Wilson, BA The Art of War &ndash; Jerusha Nelson-Brent, LPC MEN to HEAL &ndash; James Harris, LPC&nbsp;</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Breakout &nbsp;2&nbsp;Dropping the Load: Unpacking the Hidden Pressures Men Carry &ndash; Alfonso Henderson, LMSW Becoming Who He Needed: Fatherhood, Community and The Healing of Men &ndash; EbonyJae Hull, MSW Ayo, You Good? Brothers Wellness Check &ndash; Samori Pennant, LMSW Breaking the Cycle: Using the A.C.E. Method to Restore Men&#39;s Wellness from the Root&ndash; Dr. E&#39;Toyare McDonald-Williams, EdD&nbsp;</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Breakout 3 Love &amp; Marriage Panel&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Robert Harvey, MBA</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">LaToya Harvey, LMSW, CDE</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Desi Johnson, BA, NASM, CPT, CNC</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Victoria Johnson, BA, RRT, CNS, BCS, HCS, NASM</li></ul></li></ul><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Silent Struggles (Suicide Awareness) &ndash; Javon Reese, LLMSW, MPH</li></ul>

MANifest

Enter the Cyclebreaker Legacy Drop and stand with Affecting Change Detroit as we build safer spaces for real talk, healing, and growth around mental health in our city.Your entry helps fuel community conversations &mdash; from barber and beauty shop talks to workshops that center Detroiters&#39; stories and self-agency. Add your name, claim your spot, and be part of a legacy of healing and advocacy! What You Could Win?!?!?&nbsp; &nbsp;Grand Prize: The Mystery Legacy Prize Something special is waiting. Revealed live the night of the drawing. All we&#39;ll say is: it&#39;s worth the entry. Stay tuned! The Cyclebreaker Legacy Bundle A personally signed copy of It&#39;s Time to Talk About Adverse Childhood Experiences &mdash; paired with full audiobook access and an exclusive Cyclebreaker shirt! A piece of the story you&#39;re helping write. Cyclebreaker Giveaways Wear the movement. Additional winners take home an exclusive Cyclebreaker shirts and other merch. No need to be present to win &mdash; winners notified directly. About Our OrganizationAffecting Change Detroit was created to fill a gap &mdash; a void impacting families and communities that therapy alone couldn&#39;t address. What started as a single gathering has grown into a network of changemakers focused on healing, resilience, and empowerment. Every initiative is rooted in community, driven by purpose, and designed to make a real impact.Unlike traditional nonprofits, ACD integrates mental health expertise into every initiative. From youth engagement to men&#39;s wellness, our programs reflect both clinical knowledge and lived experience. That makes every conversation relevant, relatable, and deeply human. Entry:&nbsp;$20 per ticket. Enter as many times as you&#39;d like to improve your odds of WINNING! Drawing: Live, Saturday, July 11, 2026 at MANifest Legacy Gala Questions:&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:info@achangedetroit.org" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">info@achangedetroit.org</a>

Affecting Change Cyclebreaker Legacy Drop

Welcome&nbsp; 📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026 📍 McGregor Memorial Conference Center &ndash; Wayne State University, Detroit, MI The 3rd Annual MANifest&nbsp;is more than a conference&mdash;it&rsquo;s a transformation moment in time. With more than 100 people attending the first two conferences, this year will be even greater.&nbsp; We ask that your table be adult male and young adult (small number of adolescent will attend) male focused&nbsp; FOR CONFIRMED VENDORS, meaning you have registered and received written confirmation.Doors will open to vendors by 8am, Saturday, July 11, 2026 for you to be able to set up.&nbsp;*There may be temporary parking which will available for unloading near McGregor Entrance until 8:00am by entering side walk area off of W. Palmer near the Law Library.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will park in Parking Structure 1 and follow signs to McGregor Memorial Conference Center which is just past the Law School.&nbsp;

3rd Annual MANifest Vendor 

&nbsp;In a virtual free space, TWO separate rooms are happening:&nbsp;Barbershop Talk &amp; Beauty Shop&nbsp;Talk THEME✨ Barbers Meet BeautyA powerful, unified conversation where men and women come together&mdash;not to debate, but to understand, reflect, and grow. 🗓 Sunday, May 31, 2026🕖 7PM EST/6PM CSTThis will be:<ul data-spread="false" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Honest</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Insightful</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Necessary</li></ul>Because healing doesn&rsquo;t just happen in separate spaces&mdash;it deepens when we learn to hear each other.

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk   5/31/26

🗣️ MEN, it’s time! The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up! Join us for: We Wear The Mask A morning of hot breakfast, brotherhood, and open conversation.&nbsp;Engagement, laughs, shares, and support! We are our brother's keeper!&nbsp;This month's event is co-sponsored by Mt. Charity Baptist Church!&nbsp; Salute and Great thanks to Pastor Fred Belk for his generosity.&nbsp; Date, Time, and Location 🍳 Sat, May 30 | 9 AM | Mt. Charity Baptist Church, 3232 Joy Rd. Detroit near Linwood. Tell another brother, family member, stranger, and neighbor. Have a young brother, son, or mentee... bring him.&nbsp; The event is for Brothers Only. &nbsp;See you there!&nbsp; #BrotherhoodBreakfast #WeWearTheMask #MensMentalHealth #DetroitMen #AffectingChangeDetroit

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 5.30.26

&nbsp;In a virtual free space, TWO separate rooms are happening:&nbsp;Barbershop Talk &amp; Beauty Shop&nbsp;Talk THEME: &nbsp;Strong but Struggling: The weight we carry<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">We will identify and explore the unique issues and concerns specific to men or women,&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Analyze the impact of gender-specific challenges on mental health and well-being, including understanding of friendship, support, dating dynamics, etc.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Develop personalized strategies and therapeutic approaches to address the significant concerns, fostering a deeper understanding of self-agency.</li></ul>

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk Sun 3/29/26

🗣️ MEN, it&rsquo;s time! The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up! Join us for: The Discipline of Recovery: Built to breathe A morning of hot breakfast, brotherhood, and open conversation.&nbsp;Engagement, laughs, shares, and support! We are our brother&#39;s keeper!&nbsp;This month&#39;s event is co-sponsored by Mt. Charity Baptist Church!&nbsp; Salute and Great thanks to Pastor Fred Belk for his generosity.&nbsp; Date, Time, and Location 🍳 Sat, Mar 21| 9 AM | Mt. Charity Baptist Church, 3232 Joy Rd. Detroit near Linwood. Tell another brother, family member, stranger, and neighbor. Have a young brother, son, or mentee... bring him.&nbsp; The event is for Brothers Only. &nbsp;See you there!&nbsp; #BrotherhoodBreakfast #Builttobreathe #MensMentalHealth #DetroitMen #AffectingChangeDetroit

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 3.21.26

🗣️ MEN, it&rsquo;s time! The 1st Anniversary of The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up! Join us for:&nbsp; A morning of hot breakfast, brotherhood, and open conversation.&nbsp;Engagement, laughs, shares, and support! We are our brother&#39;s keeper!&nbsp;This month&#39;s event is co-sponsored by Mt. Charity Baptist Church!&nbsp; Salute and Great thanks to Pastor Fred Belk for his generosity.&nbsp; Date, Time, and Location 🍳 Sat, March 21 | 9 AM | Mt. Charity Baptist Church, 3232 Joy Rd. Detroit near Linwood. Tell another brother, family member, stranger, and neighbor. Have a young brother, son, or mentee... bring him.&nbsp; Event is for Brothers Only. &nbsp;See you there!&nbsp; #BrotherhoodBreakfast #HeMotions #MensMentalHealth #DetroitMen #AffectingChangeDetroit

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 3.21

&nbsp;In a virtual free space, TWO separate rooms are happening:&nbsp;Barbershop Talk &amp; Beauty Shop&nbsp;Talk THEME: &nbsp;What we were taught vs. What we needed.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">We will identify and explore the unique issues and concerns specific to men or women,&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Analyze the impact of gender-specific challenges on mental health and well-being, including understanding of friendship, support, dating dynamics, etc.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Develop personalized strategies and therapeutic approaches to address the significant concerns fostering a deeper understanding of self-agency.</li></ul>

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk Sun 2/1/26

🗣️ MEN, it&rsquo;s time! The 1st Anniversary of The Brotherhood Breakast Meet-Up! Join us for:&nbsp;He-Motions: Navigating the Silent Storm&nbsp; A morning of hot breakfast, brotherhood, and open conversation.&nbsp;Engagement, laughs, shares, and support! We are our brother&#39;s keeper!&nbsp;This month&#39;s event is co-sponsored by Mt. Charity Baptist Church!&nbsp; Salute and Great thanks to Pastor Fred Belk for his generosity.&nbsp; Date, Time, and Location 🍳 Sat, Nov 22 | 9 AM | Mt. Charity Baptist Church, 3232 Joy Rd. Detroit near Linwood. Tell another brother, family member, stranger, and neighbor. Have a young brother, son, or mentee... bring him.&nbsp; Event is for Brothers Only.&nbsp; See you there!&nbsp; #BrotherhoodBreakfast #HeMotions #MensMentalHealth #DetroitMen #AffectingChangeDetroit

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 11.22

&nbsp;In a virtual free space, YWO separate rooms are happening:&nbsp;Barbershop Talk &amp; Beauty Shop&nbsp;Talk THEME: UnSpoken Truth: (Re)Claiming our voice<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">We will identify and explore the unique issues and concerns specific to men or women,&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Analyze the impact of gender-specific challenges on mental health and well-being, including understanding of friendship, support, dating dynamics, etc.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Develop personalized strategies and therapeutic approaches to address the significant concerns fostering a deeper understanding of self-agency.</li></ul>

Barber & Beauty Shop Talk 9.28

In a virtual free space MANifest two room are happening: Barbershop Talk & Sister Talk<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">We will identify and explore the unique issues and concerns specific to men or women, </li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Analyze the impact of gender-specific challenges on mental health and well-being, including understanding of friendship, support, dating dynamics, etc.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Develop personalized strategies and therapeutic approaches to address the significant concerns fostering a deeper understanding of self-agency.</li></ul>

MANifest Continues

Welcome to the 2nd Annual MANifest: The Men’s Mental Health & Wellness Conference Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy 📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025 📍 McGregor Memorial Conference Center – Wayne State University, Detroit, MI The 2nd Annual MANifest is more than a conference—it’s a transformation moment in time. With more than 100 people attending the first conference, this year will be even greater.  Keynote Address by Dr. Kevin T. Dyson Former NFL wide receiver, educator, and motivational speaker. Known for his role in the iconic “Music City Miracle,” Dr. Dyson now leads with purpose and passion as a school administrator and champion for youth and community wellness. He has had his fair share of adversity, transition, setbacks, and disappointments. He will provide the steps and tips he used to overcome life's challenges. Day 1 Welcome reception designed as a Friday evening kickback, with Preface for the conference, soul food dinner, laughs, and entertainment (No Vendor Opportunity) Day 2 is full-day experience that empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience, purpose, and a renewed sense of community. Whether you're a father, brother, partner, friend—or simply someone committed to growth—this event is for you.  Men and women are encouraged to attend, as we collectively explore the conversations that shape our futures and our families. What You’ll Experience:<ul><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Thought-Provoking Panels & Keynote Conversations </li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Suicide Awareness among Men</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Combating Barriers to Greatness</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Imposter Syndrome</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">ACEs, Marriage, Unraveling the Challenges of Mental Illness  </li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Breakout Sessions for Men & Women</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Dialogue on Mental Health, Physical & Mental Wellness</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Networking, Connection & Healing</li><li style="font-style:italic;box-sizing:inherit">Actionable Takeaways for Personal & Professional Growth, and More!</li></ul>We look forward to seeing you! FOR CONFIRMED VENDORS, meaning you have registered and received written confirmation.Doors will open to vendors by 8am, Saturday, July 12, 2025 for you to be able to set up. *There is temporary parking which will available for unloading near McGregor Entrance until 8:30am by entering side walk area off of  Cass Ave near the Cohn Building.  You will park in Parking Structure 1 and follow signs to McGregor Memorial Conference Center which is just past the Law School.

MANifest Vendor & Attendee  Registration Form

Welcome to the 2nd Annual MANifest: The Men&rsquo;s Mental Health &amp; Wellness Conference Theme: Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy About the Event MANifest is more than a conference&mdash;it&#39;s a movement. Join us for a two-day event.&nbsp; Day 1 Welcome reception designed as a Friday evening kickback, with discussion, soul food dinner, and entertainment. Day 2 is full-day experience that empowers individuals to navigate life&rsquo;s challenges with resilience, purpose, and a renewed sense of community. Whether you&#39;re a father, brother, partner, friend&mdash;or simply someone committed to growth&mdash;this event is for you.&nbsp; Men and women are encouraged to attend, as we collectively explore the conversations that shape our futures and our families. What You&rsquo;ll Experience:<ul data-end="2016" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1789" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Thought-Provoking Panels &amp; Keynote Conversations&nbsp;</li><li data-end="1789" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Hearing from Men and what their view of needs are</li><li data-end="1789" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">How to get to greatness</li><li data-end="1789" data-start="1732" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">ACEs, Marriage, Unraveling the challenges of Mental Illness&nbsp; </li><li data-end="1832" data-start="1790" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Breakout Sessions for Men &amp; Women</li><li data-end="1911" data-start="1833" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Workshops on Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Physical &amp; Mental Health</li><li data-end="1953" data-start="1912" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Networking, Connection &amp; Healing</li><li data-end="2016" data-start="1954" fr-original-style="font-style: italic;" style="font-style: italic; box-sizing: inherit;">Actionable Takeaways for Personal &amp; Professional Growth, and More!</li></ul>Why Attend? This year&rsquo;s theme, Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy, reminds us that true strength lies in vulnerability, self-awareness, and community. The future starts with what we build today. 🎟️ Reserve your spot today&mdash;space is limited! <p fr-original-style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 19.6px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.5px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 19.6px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.5px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; 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line-height: inherit; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); user-select: auto;" target="_blank">Click here to reserve your hotel room</a> Vendor Spots are currently available <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/manifest-vendor-form" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Vendor Request&nbsp;</a>while space permits.&nbsp; *Vendors do not have to purchase a conference ticket if they only attend Saturday. No Vendor Spots are available on Friday evening.

MANifest Men's Mental Health Conference

<a style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit"><strong style="font-weight:600;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(57, 54, 79);font-family:&quot;Neue Plak&quot;, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Tahoma, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">Fellas! Join the Brotherhood's Breakfast and Conversation for an engaging discussion on issues men face & our mental health.</a> This event is all about connecting with fellow men, sharing experiences, and supporting each other.  It's a great opportunity to bond, learn, and grow together. We'll have hot food catered, an engaging panel an a life changing discussion.  Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a community that uplifts and empowers each other. See you there!

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet Up

Affecting Change Merch

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Support Affecting Change Detroit this Giving Tuesday!Join us in empowering Detroit&#39;s communities. Your contribution supports our mission to provide mental health support, advocacy, and education for marginalized populations.&nbsp; Together, we foster safe spaces for honest dialogue and healing. Over the last year we have reached about 300 families and want to extend our reach even farther.&nbsp; Your donation of any amount can help us continue hosting community programs in Metro Detroit like the MANifest, Barber &amp; Beauty Shop Talk, Brotherhood Breakfast, and other workshops on self-care and mental health. Each dollar strengthens our efforts. Be part of this journey today, ensuring every voice in Detroit has a platform for growth and personal agency. With Gratitude,&nbsp;Andre&nbsp;

Support Affecting Change Detroit this Giving Tuesday!Join us in empowering Detroit's communities. Your contribution supports our mission to provide mental health support, advocacy, and education for marginalized populations. Together, we foster safe spaces for honest dialogue and healing. Over the last year we have reached about 300 families and want to extend our reach even farther. Your donation of any amount can help us continue hosting community programs in Metro Detroit like the MANifest, Barber & Beauty Shop Talk, Brotherhood Breakfast, and other workshops on self-care and mental health. Each dollar strengthens our efforts.Be part of this journey today, ensuring every voice in Detroit has a platform for growth and personal agency.With Gratitude, Andre

Support Affecting Change Detroit this Giving Tuesday!

Your gift keeps mental health conversations alive in Detroit 💬 Every dollar helps us host Barber &amp; Beauty Shop Talks, workshops, and safe spaces where people can speak openly about what they&rsquo;re going through. You&rsquo;re supporting real tools for healing&mdash;from community education to culturally rooted support for marginalized neighbors 🖤 Give what feels right for you; together, we grow a stronger, more supported Detroit.

Your gift keeps mental health conversations alive in Detroit 💬Every dollar helps us host Barber & Beauty Shop Talks, workshops, and safe spaces where people can speak openly about what they’re going through.You’re supporting real tools for healing—from community education to culturally rooted support for marginalized neighbors 🖤Give what feels right for you; together, we grow a stronger, more supported Detroit.

Affecting Change Detroit

Affecting Change Detroit

Past events

Past events

MANifest Legacy GALA

MANifest

Affecting Change Cyclebreaker Legacy Drop

3rd Annual MANifest Vendor

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk 5/31/26

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 5.30.26

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk Sun 3/29/26

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 3.21.26

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 3.21

Barbershop & Beauty Shop Talk Sun 2/1/26

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet-Up 11.22

Barber & Beauty Shop Talk 9.28

MANifest Continues

MANifest Vendor & Attendee Registration Form

MANifest Men's Mental Health Conference

The Brotherhood Breakfast Meet Up

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