Category: People of ProsperUs

Learn how Joyell Lewis built Joyola Mei Salon in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, creating a wellness-focused beauty business rooted in confidence, clean beauty, and community connection.

Discover how Jerjuan Howard transformed a long-vacant building into the Howard Family Bookstore, creating a literacy-focused community space rooted in access, culture, and connection on Detroit’s west side.

Discover how Tiera Moultrie built Autism in the D, creating inclusive spaces, resources, and community support for families navigating autism in Detroit.

Detroit entrepreneur Tiara B.A., founder of Esthi Queen, shares how a personal journey with skin health became a thriving beauty and wellness business.

Detroit firefighter-turned-entrepreneur Gary Ringer leads Eco-Environmental Solutions, advancing energy efficiency, generational wealth, and community impact with support from ProsperUs Detroit.

A Spanish-English class brought Mayra and Joanna together. That connection eventually led to a connection between ProsperUs and Grace in Action. By these organizations working together outside their silos, the whole community thrives.

After being falsely imprisoned, he wanted to help others in similar situations reenter society. Learn how Kenneth Nixon is providing housing and advocacy while working to change the narrative for system-impacted people.

Meet Robin Wilson, founder of Vesey Lane Goods, whose business blends artistry, education, and legacy to build community and honor the strength of Black lineage.

Meet Amy-Eunice Neloms, a Detroit-based doula, and entrepreneur, building stronger families through birth work, empowerment, and community care.