Community calendar
Free days out, awareness events, giveaways and deadlines — plus the organizations we follow so you can check every date yourself.
Always open
No date needed — ask for these any day.
One application for water, energy, food and housing help
Wayne Metro's Universal Application checks what you qualify for in one form. Water assistance opens and closes as funding allows, so apply early.
Wayne County residents — apply online or call (313) 388-9799
Wayne MetroFree tax preparation, year round
Free tax prep at several Wayne County locations with evening and weekend hours — a refund is the fastest money most families get.
Wayne County — multiple sites
Wayne MetroMiFamily Engagement Regional Centers
State-funded centers that link families to reading help, after-school programs and community resources, and train the people who work with families.
Statewide, Michigan — find your region
MiLEAP Family PartnershipsFAFSA is open — college aid starts here
The federal aid form opens October 1 every year. Free to file, and most state scholarships look at it first.
Online — we'll help you fill it in
Federal Student AidCheck your credit report — free by law
One free report a year from each of the three bureaus. We'll sit with you while you pull it and read it line by line.
Online, or at any Senior Session
AnnualCreditReport.comOctober 2026
- 31OctFamily support
Hallowed Eve
Costumes, treats and family fun. Spots are limited — register online and bring your emailed QR code.
DABO Detroit, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204
- 31OctHealth awareness
Healthy Homes Fair
Perfecting Church opens its doors for a day of health information and community resources for the neighborhood. Educate USA is spreading the word — come see what's available to you.
Perfecting Church, 7616 E. Nevada St, Detroit, MI 48234
- 31OctCommunity & neighborhoodEducate USA
Neighborhood beautification day — five projects, all welcome
Educate USA and five other organizations take on five projects on the same block together — clean-up, repairs, painting and planting. Bring the kids, bring gloves, bring neighbors. Everyone is welcome to show up and build the community.
Omira St (Yakiama) at Seven Mile, right off I-75, Detroit
November 2026
- 1NovHealth awareness
Free health screening at King David Missionary Baptist Church
Choose Healthy Life Detroit brings free preventive health screenings and wellness services to the church — part of their work increasing access to health services through the Black church.
King David Missionary Baptist Church, 18001 Sunset St, Detroit, MI 48234
- Nov2026Health awareness
American Diabetes Month
Childhood diabetes education and free screening referrals for families all month.
Community venues — ask us to host one
- Nov2026Health awareness
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Asthma triggers, inhaler access and lung health talks with our health partners.
Community venues
- Nov2026Seniors & caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month
For the relatives raising kids, elders or a neighbor with a disability — respite, benefits and a hand to hold.
Senior Sessions and by phone
- Nov2026Seniors & caregivers
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
Early-memory screening referrals and caregiver support for families facing dementia.
Senior Sessions
- 1NovHealth awareness
National Diabetes Education Week
A week of blood sugar checks, food-label reading and school-accommodation help for kids with diabetes.
Community venues
- Nov2026Food & billsEducate USADate TBA
Thanksgiving meal giveaway
Turkeys, fixings and pantry staples handed out in the neighborhood. No sign-up sheets, no questions.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation
- 7NovFood & bills
Food Donation Day — produce & breakfast
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Wake Up Call, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 9NovCommunity & neighborhoodEducate USA
Love in Action Challenge (two weeks)
14 days of thoughtful deeds, gratitude, love and laughter. Do one kind act a day and share it with #LoveInActionChallenge.
Everywhere — at home, on your block, online
- 9NovHealth awareness
National Diabetes Heart Connection Day
Blood pressure and blood sugar checks in one stop — diabetes and heart risk travel together.
Community venues
- 10NovFood & bills
Community food giveaway — Perfecting Care
Free food for families every month. RSVP so we know you're coming and can save you a spot.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Detroit
- 12NovEducation & aid
Universal FAFSA Challenge info webinar (for schools)
MiLEAP explains the $10 million Universal FAFSA Challenge — funding for Michigan school districts and academies that help every senior complete the FAFSA. Free webinar for schools thinking about applying.
Online (Zoom)
- 12NovHealth awareness
World Pneumonia Day
Vaccination and testing site finder, plus who should get a pneumonia shot and where it's free.
Vaccination sites near you
- 14NovHealth awareness
World Diabetes Day
Free screening referrals and a family diabetes support circle — for parents of kids newly diagnosed.
Community venues
- 16NovHealth awareness
Free prostate cancer screening (DABO + Bayer)
Black men face a higher risk of dying from prostate cancer. Early detection starts with one appointment.
DABO Detroit, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204
- 17NovFamily support
World Prematurity Day
Support and home-visit referrals for families with a baby born early.
By referral
- 17NovEducation & aid
Free virtual financial aid presentation
MI Student Aid walks families through the FAFSA, federal and state aid, and finding scholarships.
Online — MI Student Aid
- 18NovEducation & aid
Universal FAFSA Challenge info webinar (for schools)
MiLEAP explains the $10 million Universal FAFSA Challenge — funding for Michigan school districts and academies that help every senior complete the FAFSA. Free webinar for schools thinking about applying.
Online (Zoom)
- 18NovMoney & benefits
MiABLE disability savings webinar
Learn how people with disabilities can save tax-free without losing SSI, SSDI or Medicaid.
Online — Michigan Department of Treasury
- 18NovYouth & camp
After-school archery, ages 8–18
A one-hour intro to archery through games and activities. $12 per person, preregistration required.
Outdoor Adventure Center, 1801 Atwater St, Detroit
- 19NovHealth awareness
Great American Smokeout
Free quit-line help and nicotine replacements — we'll sit with you while you make the call.
Community venues and phone
- 20NovEducation & aid
Universal FAFSA Challenge info webinar (for schools)
MiLEAP explains the $10 million Universal FAFSA Challenge — funding for Michigan school districts and academies that help every senior complete the FAFSA. Free webinar for schools thinking about applying.
Online (Zoom)
- 20NovFood & bills
Food Donation Day — meat, dairy & produce
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 24NovEducation & aid
Free virtual financial aid presentation
MI Student Aid walks families through the FAFSA, federal and state aid, and finding scholarships.
Online — MI Student Aid
- 26NovHealth awareness
National Family Health History Day
Thanksgiving is the day the family is together — bring your health history and we'll help you write it down.
Community venues
December 2026
- 1DecEducation & aid
Universal FAFSA Challenge applications due
Last day for Michigan school districts and public school academies to apply for Universal FAFSA Challenge funding. Districts funded last round can't reapply.
Online — michigan.gov/mileap
- 1DecHealth awareness
World AIDS Day
Free and confidential HIV testing sites, and how to get PrEP at no cost.
Testing sites near you
- Dec2026Family support
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Our holiday toy giveaway screens every donation for recalls and choking hazards before it reaches a child.
Holiday toy & coat giveaway
- Dec2026Food & billsEducate USADate TBA
Holiday toy & coat giveaway
Toys, coats and gifts for kids — families just show up.
Rutherford Winans Academy
- 1DecEducation & aid
Free virtual financial aid presentation
MI Student Aid walks families through the FAFSA, federal and state aid, and finding scholarships.
Online — MI Student Aid
- 3DecSeniors & caregivers
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Disability benefits, adaptive equipment and accessible program referrals.
Community venues
- 5DecFood & bills
Food Donation Day — produce & breakfast
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Wake Up Call, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 6DecHealth awareness
National Handwashing Awareness Week
A kid-friendly health lesson at camp and school sites: soap, scrubbing and staying out of the nurse's office.
School and camp sites
- 7DecHealth awareness
National Influenza Vaccination Week
Find a free flu shot near you, including sites that don't ask for insurance or ID.
Vaccination sites near you
- 8DecEducation & aid
Free virtual financial aid presentation
MI Student Aid walks families through the FAFSA, federal and state aid, and finding scholarships.
Online — MI Student Aid
- 8DecFood & bills
Community food giveaway — Perfecting Care
Free food for families every month. RSVP so we know you're coming and can save you a spot.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Detroit
- 16DecMoney & benefits
MiABLE disability savings webinar
Learn how people with disabilities can save tax-free without losing SSI, SSDI or Medicaid.
Online — Michigan Department of Treasury
- 25DecFood & bills
Food Donation Day — meat, dairy & produce
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
January 2027
- Jan2027Health awareness
Cervical Health Awareness Month
Referrals for free Pap tests and HPV vaccines for women and teen girls.
Community venues
- Jan2027Health awareness
National Blood Donor Month
Group blood drives — the most needed donation of the year, and the easiest to organize.
Community venues
- 2JanFood & bills
Food Donation Day — produce & breakfast
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Wake Up Call, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 12JanFood & bills
Community food giveaway — Perfecting Care
Free food for families every month. RSVP so we know you're coming and can save you a spot.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Detroit
- 22JanFood & bills
Food Donation Day — meat, dairy & produce
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
February 2027
- Feb2027Health awareness
American Heart Month
Our biggest health month: blood pressure checks, heart-healthy cooking demos and screening referrals.
Community venues
- Feb2027Health awareness
Children's Dental Health Month
Free dental screening referrals and toothbrush giveaways for kids.
School and camp sites
- 4FebHealth awareness
World Cancer Day
Screening referrals for breast, prostate and colorectal cancer — and who to call when a result is scary.
Community venues
- 6FebFood & bills
Food Donation Day — produce & breakfast
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Wake Up Call, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 8FebHealth awareness
Heart Failure Awareness Week
Blood pressure screening with our heart health partners, plus how to read a salt label.
Community venues
- 9FebFood & bills
Community food giveaway — Perfecting Care
Free food for families every month. RSVP so we know you're coming and can save you a spot.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Detroit
- 26FebFood & bills
Food Donation Day — meat, dairy & produce
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
March 2027
- Mar2027Health awareness
National Kidney Month
Kidney screening referrals for families with diabetes or high blood pressure.
Community venues
- Mar2027Food & bills
National Nutrition Month
Garden harvest tastings and Double Up Food Bucks demos — fresh food on a SNAP budget.
Community gardens
- 6MarFood & bills
Food Donation Day — produce & breakfast
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Wake Up Call, 12048 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
- 9MarFood & bills
Community food giveaway — Perfecting Care
Free food for families every month. RSVP so we know you're coming and can save you a spot.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation, Detroit
- 23MarHealth awareness
American Diabetes Alert Day
One-day free blood sugar screening for adults and kids.
Community venues
- 26MarFood & bills
Food Donation Day — meat, dairy & produce
Free food for Detroit families. First come, first served.
The Bridge Center, 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit (DABO Detroit)
April 2027
- Apr2027Health awareness
National Minority Health Month
A month of health equity events: breast exams, heart checks, asthma plans and vaccination sites.
Community venues
- Apr2027Youth & campDate TBA
Camp Ignite enrollment opens
Last year enrollment opened April 21 and documents were due May 22. This year's dates post as soon as the camp publishes them.
Two Detroit sites — Eastside & Westside
- Apr2027Money & benefits
National Financial Literacy Month
A month of free money classes: budgeting, banking, credit, taxes and how to avoid a payday loan trap.
Community venues and Senior Sessions
- Apr2027Money & benefitsDate TBA
Money Smart Week
The national week of free money events — we run our own sessions alongside it, for kids and adults.
Community venues
- 19AprFamily support
National Infant Immunization Week
Help getting babies and kids caught up on shots — free, no insurance needed.
Vaccination sites near you
- 24AprHealth awareness
World Immunization Week
Pop-up vaccination and testing site with rides for elders and single moms.
Community venues
May 2027
- May2027Health awareness
Mental Health Awareness Month
Crisis-line signposting, peer circles and referrals — for teens, veterans and caregivers.
Community venues
- May2027Health awareness
Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month
Asthma action plans for school, inhaler cost help and trigger clean-ups at home.
School and camp sites
- May2027Seniors & caregivers
High Blood Pressure Education Month
Home blood pressure cuffs and how to use them — most high readings are caught at the kitchen table.
Senior Sessions
- May2027Seniors & caregivers
Older Americans Month
A month of Senior Sessions: benefits help, tech help, rides and good company.
Senior Sessions
- May2027Health awareness
Stroke Awareness Month
Learn the warning signs in one sitting — free CPR and AED training with our partners.
Community venues
June 2027
- Jun2027Health awareness
Men's Health Month
Prostate screening referrals and a men's health circle — the DABO Detroit model, brought here.
Community venues
- Jun2027Youth & campDate TBA
Camp Ignite summer session
Five free weeks, 8 AM – 4 PM, Monday–Friday, with Field Trip Fridays. Last year ran June 22 – July 24.
Eastside: 7616 East Nevada · Westside: 13980 Greenfield
July 2027
- Jul2027Health awareness
UV Safety Month
Sunscreen at every camp and pool day — free skin checks at our health fairs.
Camp and community venues
- Jul2027Health awareness
National Minority Mental Health Month
Community-led healing circles and culturally matched counselor referrals.
Community venues
August 2027
- Aug2027Family support
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Family support, hospital-to-school reentry help and benefit navigation.
By referral
- Aug2027Family support
National Immunization Awareness Month
Back-to-school shot requirements made simple, plus where to get them free.
School and community venues
- Aug2027Seniors & caregivers
Healthy Aging Month
Fall-proofing homes, medication reviews and hearing screening referrals for elders.
Senior Sessions
- Aug2027Food & billsEducate USADate TBA
Back-to-school backpack giveaway
Backpacks, supplies and hygiene kits at all three camp sites before the first bell.
All three camp sites
September 2027
- Sep2027Health awareness
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Free prostate screening referrals for men 45+, with rides and evening hours.
Community venues
- Sep2027Family support
Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Screening, school plans and a family support circle for a diagnosis most parents weren't warned about.
Community venues
- Sep2027Health awareness
Recovery Month
Treatment navigation and peer recovery support — same-day help, no insurance required.
Community venues and phone
- 29SepHealth awareness
World Heart Day
One-day heart health fair: blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes checks in one visit.
Community venue
October 2027
- Oct2027Health awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Our signature month: free mammogram referrals, breast exam education and a community walk.
Community venues
- Oct2027Family support
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Hotline signposting, safety planning and Wayne Metro's housing stability help for survivors.
By phone and referral
- Oct2027Family support
ADHD Awareness Month
School-accommodation help (504 and IEP) so a child who learns differently gets the tools they're owed.
School and community venues
November 2027
- Nov2027Health awareness
American Diabetes Month
Childhood diabetes education and free screening referrals for families all month.
Community venues
- Nov2027Seniors & caregivers
National Family Caregivers Month
Respite, benefits and a hand to hold for the relatives doing the caring.
Senior Sessions
- Nov2027Food & billsEducate USADate TBA
Thanksgiving meal giveaway
Turkeys, fixings and pantry staples handed out in the neighborhood.
Perfecting Community Development Corporation
December 2027
- Dec2027Family support
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Every toy at our holiday giveaway is screened for recalls before it reaches a child.
Holiday toy & coat giveaway
- Dec2027Food & billsEducate USADate TBA
Holiday toy & coat giveaway
Toys, coats and gifts for kids — families just show up.
Rutherford Winans Academy
Where we watch
We follow these organizations and post what they publish — every item above links back to the source so you can check it yourself.
- Camp IgniteFree full-day summer camp, two Detroit sites, rising 1st–10th graders.
- STEM Learning GroupSTEM + entrepreneurship for grades 4–12, pitch showcases in Detroit.
- Wayne MetroWater, energy, food, housing, tax and veteran help — (313) 388-9799.
- MiLEAP Family PartnershipsStatewide family engagement centers and literacy resources.
- Michigan Student AidState scholarships and grants, including Reconnect and GEAR UP.
- Health Observances Calendar (2026)National health awareness days and months used for our health events.
- Health Observances Calendar (2027)National health awareness days and months used for our health events.
- DABO DetroitDetroit partner and the model for how this calendar is built.
- REAP EducationAccelerated math, science, data science and literacy programs — the model for our after-school day.
Know an event we should post? Send it to us and we'll add it to the calendar.