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Review for The Heidelberg Project, Detroit, MI, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

The Heidelberg Project (HP) engenders in the participant/viewer an environment conducive and supportive of wonder as well as a sense of community intertwined with hopeful optimism for good and change. Throughout my life I had been aware of the HP through news reports of demolition of decrepit dwellings and of city council hearings and headlines. It was something of a background. Later on, experiencing it and moving through it allowed me to understand the polarity of reactions coming from all

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

building a sense of community as well as the importance of arts in schools and for the general well being of all.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

give them more money to work with and time to help out

What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...

the social atmosphere and broadening of my horizons through community art

The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...

very friendly and helpful.

If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...

change Detroit neighborhoods forever

Ways to make it better...

i would've found them sooner and had more time volounteer

In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...

funding.

One thing I'd also say is that...

Tyree and Jeannine Rock.

How frequently have you been involved with the organization?

About once a year

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2010

Role:  Former Volunteer & ...And future volunteer again (per above). I helped special needs children have artistic/creative/expressive experiences. I also attempted to assist in the creation of a tire sculpture on the campus/grounds of the HP. Additionally I consulted with and l.