Give Detroit

Franklin Wright Settlements, Inc.

Founded in 1881, Franklin Wright bases its values on the settlement house concept of self-help for the continuous improvement and preservation of the family.

Hour Detroit Staff

November 1, 2024

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Give Detroit – A Charitable Registry

// MISSION

Founded in 1881, Franklin Wright bases its values on the settlement house concept of self-help for the continuous improvement and preservation of the family. Franklin Wright Settlements strives to achieve this through excellence in service and equality of treatment. FWS has been a pillar in the southeast Michigan community since its founding.

// KEY SERVICES PROVIDED

The Early Start Child Development Center: Serves youth from 6 weeks old to 6 years old with language and literacy exploration, social development, and fine and gross motor skill advancement.

Parenting Support: Programs include daily drop-in as well as before- and after-care.

After-School Enrichment Programs: Provide youth ages 6-17 with tutorial and homework assistance, cultural arts and recreation programs, nutritious snacks or meals, anger management and life skills instruction, and individual and group sessions. Additional programs include gardening and cooking, mentoring, employability skills, community activism, organized recreation, college preparation, cultural awareness programming, an annual college tour, and transportation.

Senior Outreach Services: Enable seniors to take part in Food and Friendship (socialization), community outreach, kinship care, enhanced fitness and Zumba classes, and personal action toward health programming.

Family Growth and Development: Programs are focused on families and include family reunification, parent-child interaction, crisis intervention, family counseling, food and shelter assistance, energy assistance, and education.