The ProsperUs Family Block Party is more than an event—it’s a celebration of unity, innovation, and the spirit of entrepreneurship. Tonight, we will inspire, celebrate, and be joyful in the name of community.
PArty Plan
5-6 PM: Doors Open
Gather with friends and family for a night of community celebration.
- Opening Performance: All City Marching Band
- Welcome + Remarks from Chanell Scott Contreras, Executive Director
- Presentation of Grants
- ProsperUs Grants
- Citizens Economic Opportunity Fund Small Business Award
- Recognition of Service: Dr. Marcus Harris, ProsperUs Trainer since 2012
- 2023 Monica Echeverri Casarez Neighborhood Hero Awards
- Kimberly Faison: Director of Community & Economic Development at Detroit Future City and Secretary of the ProsperUs Detroit Board of Directors
- Mark Crain: Executive Director of Dream of Detroit and ProsperUs Community Partner since Fall 2016
- Kymaletha Brown: Founder of The Great Divine Center and Fall 2019 ProsperUs Grad at Eastside Community Network
- Gratitude + Closing Performance
6:45-9 PM: Food, Fun, and Festivities
Explore the many activities, tasty treats, and networking opportunities throughout the venue.
Menu
Each food truck offers a different selection of food options. Please redeem your wooden ProsperUs coins for a serving at the trucks.
AJ’S JAMAICAN CUISINE (Halal)
Jerk Chicken
Curry Chicken
Veggie Soup
Rice & Peas
Fried Plantain
Ginger Beer (non-alcohol)
Pineapple Soda
CHARLES BBQ GARDEN
Smoked Baby Back Pork Ribs
Smoked Jumbo Whole Wings
KHALIPHA’S MOBILE KITCHEN (Halal)
Fried Fish
Macaroni & Cheese
Coleslaw
NEPLANTA CAFE AND FOOD TRAILER (Vegan)
Taco de Pollo o al Pastor // Chicken or Pork Taco
Bad Boys Dog / Sausage Baked Beans, Pineapple, Red Onions, and BBQ Sauce
The Detroiter Dog / Sausage Chili and Red Onions
Seasoned French Fries
Plain French Fries
JUNK FOOD & FRIENDS
This food truck is first come, first serve – no tokens necessary!
Ice Cream Scoops
Italian Ice Scoops
Specialty Sundaes
Community Partners
Visit our Community Partners and banking partners – be sure to get your VISIT card stamped and bring it to the ProsperUs Detroit table to enter a drawing for some merch!
Presenting Sponsor
A special thanks to Citizens for their support of the Family Block Party and the Citizens Economic Opportunity Fund Small Business Award.
