​Pages Bookshop, a beloved Detroit literary hub, was saved from closure by the youth-led Steen Foundation to preserve its impact on community literacy and culture. Now reimagined as a space for empowerment and storytelling, the shop hosts a Free Mobile Book Fair that brings books directly to underserved neighborhoods and schools. Through initiatives like the Susan and Pip Scholarship Fund, Pages is not just a place to buy books—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of leaders, readers, and change makers.​

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Contact: jelani@pagesbkshop.com

NGD is a pioneering platform empowering the next generation of leaders by supporting bold ideas and innovative solutions. Powered by the Steen Foundation, NGD is committed to providing emerging leaders with the resources, opportunities and networks necessary to succeed in Detroit and Michigan.

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Contact: amulenrozmus@proton.me

The Trespass Project is leveraging modern technology to help children across the globe understand their nations’ legal systems, so that they can become our next leaders.

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Contact: cayden@trespassproject.com

Community Development created for emerging black female and non-binary youth leaders at the discretion of Shamere Duncan and advisors.

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Contact: shamereduncan19@gmail.com

Youth-lead initiative that provides high quality wrap around services and high impact programing for college students - especially women.

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Contact: theblackinitiative313@gmail.com