Non-Profits / Organizations

Discover the multitude of services available to you from local non-profit organizations. These organizations truly support our communities by bringing services to us to assist with recycling, deconstruction, training, environmental initiatives, and much, much more. You will be amazed at the involvement in our greener future by these organizations.
	U.S. Green Building Council The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.

	U.S. Green Building Council Detroit Regional Chapter Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated in the greater Detroit region.

	Alliance for Environmental Sustainability Providing sustainable building education and consulting to the general public and building industry.

	Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living Through individualized counseling, advocacy efforts, skill-building classes, recreation, gardening and arts programming, and more, we help individuals with disabilities to build their skills, advocate for what they need, find friends, and feel at home.

	American Wind Energy Association Promotes wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.

	Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit Provides jobs and job training in deconstruction and recycling. .

	Arts & Scraps Arts & Scraps uses recycled materials to help people of all ages and abilities think, create and learn.

	Automation Alley Drives the growth and image of Southeast Michigan’s economy through a collaborative culture that focuses on workforce and business development initiatives.

	Cass Community Social Services Cass’ Green Industries currently include a mud mat program, shredding and recycling and a One Cup Car Wash.

	Clean Energy Coalition Clean Energy Coalition is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting clean energy technologies as a way to create healthier, energy independent communities.

	Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Works to showcase environmentally-friendly corn-based products that can be used as substitutes for petroleum-based products.

	Detroit Area Green Sector Skills Alliance ((GSSA)Detroit Area GSSA has the dual focus of helping green related businesses grow and creating job opportunities and career pathways for workers.

	Detroit Chapter of ASHRAE The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances technology to serve humanity and promotes a sustainable world.

	Detroit Regional Workforce Fund The Detroit Regional Workforce Fund works to connect low-skilled, low-income workers to career pathways that lead to middle-skill jobs which require some postsecondary training beyond high school and generally pay family sustaining wages.

	Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice Empower individuals, communities, and community organizations in Southeast Michigan to educate, advocate and organize for cleaner, healthier communities and environments.

	Detroit Youth Energy Squad The Detroit Youth Energy Squad (D-YES) empowers individuals, especially youth, to make homes more energy efficient and become leaders in Michigan’s green economy.

	The Ecology Center The Ecology Center is a Michigan based non-profit environmental organization that works at the local, state and national levels for clean production, healthy communities, environmental justice and a sustainable future.

	EcoTuesday Provides professional networking opportunities for companies and individuals engaged in environmental and sustainability focused activities.

	Eight Mile Boulevard Association The Eight Mile Boulevard Association revitalizes and promotes the Eight Mile transportation, business and residential corridor by linking the efforts of the public and private sectors.

	Energy Works Michigan To build a sustainable, equitable, and prosperous energy future in Michigan.

	The Engineering Society of Detroit Promotes and celebrates excellence, innovation, cooperation, professional growth and fellowship in the engineering, scientific and allied professions.

	ETA International ETA is a not-for-profit, professional association committed to providing accredited certifications that meet industry standards.

	Freshwater Future Freshwater Future helps people protect our Great Lakes. For 15 years, we have worked to build effective community-based citizen action to protect and restore the water quality of the Great Lakes Basin.

	Friends for the Dearborn Animal Shelter Please celebrate the ultimate in recycling, that of saving a life through rescued animal adoption.

	Friends of Milwaukee Junction Friends of Milwaukee Junction is part historical society, part historic preservation group, and part economic development office.

	Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association The Mission of GLREA is to increase the mainstream use of renewable energy technologies and sustainable energy practices.

	Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit Providing training for entry level positions to multiple populations including but not inclusive to young minority males 16-30 years of age, returning citizens, low income and underemployed.

	Green Built Michigan Inc. Advances sustainability in the residential building industry. Green Built exists to provide resources to the building industry and the public to renovate and create sustainable homes.

	Green For All Dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through a clean energy economy.

	Green Place Detroit Inspires educational excellence and the transformation of a green Detroit by building a house out of recycled, sustainable materials.

	Habitat for Humanity Detroit In partnership with God and families in need of adequate housing, brings together people from all walks of life to revitalize Detroit neighborhoods through the construction of decent, affordable homes.

	Healthy Environements Partnership (HEP) We use a community-based participatory research approach to conduct research that leads to a better understanding of the relationship between the environment and cardiovascular disease, and to develop, implement and evaluate interventions designed to improve the heart health of Detroit neighborhoods.

	H.Y.P.E. Athletics This is our belief, our drive, and determination to stay straight in line on our promise; to bring good health, safety, tolerance and the highest of standards to the many communities serviced by HYPE Athletics Community.

	IEEE Power & Energy Society IEEE is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.

	Ingham Conservation District The Ingham Conservation District promotes and practices stewardship of our natural resources by providing personalized assistance and guidance to meet local concerns.

	Isha Foundation Isha Foundation is a volunteer-run, nonprofit dedicated to cultivating human potential. Through powerful yoga programs and inspiring social projects, Isha has worldwide recognition and consultative status with the United Nations.

	JARC Dedicated to enriching the lives of men, women and children with disabilities.

	Leslie Science and Nature Center Provides environmental education and experiences for children, families, and other individuals to honor and perpetuate the legacy of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Leslie.

	LocalMotionGreen LocalMotionGreen is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy people and a healthy planet through reduced exposure and use of harmful chemicals.

	McKinney Foundation The McKinney Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our core focus is to address educational equity as it relates to ensuring ‘access and opportunity’ to quality programs in the areas of Health, Entrepreneurship and Environmental Responsibility.

	MichEEN The Michigan Energy Efficiency Network (MichEEN) is an online community that helps local government, schools, businesses, and citizens save time, money, and effort related to the efficient use of energy.

	Michigan Apollo Alliance The Michigan Apollo Alliance brings together a diverse coalition of interests from the business, environmental, labor and community perspectives who are working together to promote quality jobs and a cleaner, more secure energy future for Michigan.

	Michigan Businesses for Clean Energy MBCE is a network of businesses and business leaders representing a broad range of industry and commercial sectors in Michigan’s economy. We know that clean energy is the key to moving Michigan forward.

	Michigan Electric Auto Association Introduces the public to electric vehicles and associated equipment so that this green transportation can be adopted sooner and at the same time, help reduce carbon emissions and dependence on foreign oil.

	Michigan Energy Options For more than 30 years, Michigan Energy Options (formerly Urban and Northern Options) has helped more than a million people in Michigan conserve energy, save money, adopt renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gases and lead more sustainable lives.

	The Michigan Green Schools The Michigan Green Schools Program encourages public and private schools to participate in environmentally friendly and energy savings activities.

	Michigan Humane Society The Michigan Humane Society is the largest and oldest humane organization in the state, serving the animals since 1877.

	Michigan Interfaith Power & Light Mi-IPL is a coalition of congregations and their partners across the State of Michigan whose mission is to “involve communities of faith as stewards of the Earth by promoting and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy and related sustainable practices”.

	Michigan Israel Business Bridge MIBB facilitates business and investment opportunities between Michigan and Israel for mutual economic benefit.

	Michigan Recycling Coalition Fosters environmental conservation through sustainable materials use and recovery, waste recycling, recycling, composting, and green purchasing.

	Michigan Suburbs Alliance The Michigan Suburbs Alliance unites and strengthens metropolitan Detroit’s mature suburbs by elevating regional cooperation, reforming public policies and innovating redevelopment strategies.

	Michigan Trails & Greenways Alliance MTGA is a non-profit organization that shall foster and facilitate the creation of an interconnected statewide system of trails and greenways for recreation, health, transportation, economic development and environmental/cultural preservation purposes.

	Michigan Young Farmer Coalition The Michigan Young Farmer Coalition is a statewide not-for-profit organization working to empower Michigan communities through viable agricultural stewardship.

	Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network advancing energy efficiency in the Midwest to support sustainable economic development and environmental preservation.

	Mobile Technology Association of Michigan The Mobile Technology Association of Michigan (MTAM) is a trade association for anyone interested in, or working in, Michigan’s mobile technology industry.

	Motor City Free Greek We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the repair and distribution of computers, responsible recycling of electronic waste, and teaching of open source software.

	National Wildlife Federation Inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.

	NextEnergy Center Our staff is passionately committed to the acceleration of advanced energy technologies which reduce our dependance on fossil fuels, diversify our economy, and strengthen our environment.

	Peace, Love & Planet To achieve meaningful reductions in non-sustainable resource utilization through promotion of environmental awareness.

	RadTech – The Association for UV & EB Technologies RadTech serves as an educational forum for the advancement of our environmentally responsible, energy savings technology. We offer free student memberships, as well as scholarship competitions.

	RecoveryPark Drives sustainable neighborhood economic recovery based on agri-business.

	Recycle Here! Recycle Here! provides the City of Detroit with a community based recycling program that focuses on sustainability and education.

	Recycle Livingston Promotes recycling and waste reduction by operating an independent, non-profit site for collecting, sorting, consolidating and transporting recyclables.

	Recycled Treasures Provides low cost second hand furniture to the community… and saves usable things from the land fill!

	Red Planet Bike Collective Our mission is to mobilize the Seven Mile and Woodward area by providing access to donated bikes, tools and parts, and teach bicycle repair.

	Rivertown Detroit Association The Rivertown Detroit Association is made up of business owners, residents and interested individuals who are focused on making Rivertown Detroit better for all.

	Rosedale Recycles Provides a monthly drop-off site. Started in 1990, their long-term goal has been for all Detroit to have a comprehensive recycling program.

	SER Metro-Detroit SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. is a multi-service community-based corporation of recognized competence, demonstrated effectiveness, and well established history of 40 years, providing effective educational training and employment programs, activities and associated services for residents and employers of Metropolitan Detroit.

	Seven Pounds Nature Center Seven Ponds Nature Center serves Southeast Michigan as a sanctuary for native plants and animals, an environmental education center, and a peaceful retreat for its visitors.

	SOCRRA Community partners in recycling and waste.

	Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy Conserves natural land and open space to provide habitat for wildlife and to enrich the lives of people throughout Southeast Michigan.

	Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office Establishes a regional energy office to connect Metropolitan Detroit cities with the tools to pursue efficiency improvements, reduce energy and convert to renewable sources.

	Southeast Michigan Resource Conservation & Development Council We strive to help the people of Southeast Michigan take better care of their natural resources and better utilize the services of local, state and federal agencies, while improving their community’s economy, environment and quality of life.

	Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision To improve Southwest Detroit environmentally and economically. We do this primarily through community organizing, advocacy, education and redevelopment efforts.

	SSB Holiday Shopping Expo The mission of the (SSB) Shop Small Businesses Holiday Shopping Expo is to provide a quality, juried show, to the public, that will GROW, SUPPORT & STRENGTHEN our Small Businesses.

	Ss Peter and Paul Jesuit Church and Warming Center Ss Peter and Paul Warming Center is an Ignatian mission of people in mutual service to and with our neighbors, many of who live on the street, and whose realities include addiction, grief, shame, fear, impoverishment, and/or mental impairment.

	Sustainable Detroit Provides information, inspiration and networking for the Detroit sustainability movement since 2004.

	Sustainable Water Works Sustainable Water Works is a nonprofit organization building a network of collaborative partners committed to sustainable water public policy, innovative products and new businesses in Michigan.

	TechTown To build the best business incubator in the world.

	The Community House Offers relevant programs and services to help people in the metropolitan area improve and enrich their lives.

	The Dream Factory Detroit The Dream Factory is a community and arts center whose mission is to become a provider of exciting cutting edge art and healthy living practices for members of its community and the surrounding areas.

	ThumbWorks! If you are interested and committed to self, business and community development, join us in building and growing a Thumb Area Community of Commerce.

	Transition Saint Clair Shores Transition Saint Clair Shores was inspired by the Global Transition Movement and seeks to build community resilience in the City of Saint Clair Shores and throughout the region by focusing on relocalization, sustainability and community.

	TRU – Transportation Riders United Transportation Riders United (TRU) is Detroit’s transit advocate.

	U.N.I.T.Y U.N.I.T.Y (Uniting Neighborhoods and Inspiring Today’s Youth) is an organization designed to develop neighborhoods, with the goal of implementing cohesion and comradery into the community.

	VegMichigan Promotes awareness of the health, environmental and ethical consequences of our food choices.

	Wake Up Washtenaw A citizen organization with a vision and a plan for sustainable, transit-oriented development in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

	WARM Training Center Promotes the development of resource efficient, affordable, healthy homes and communities through education, training and technical assistance.

	Ways to Family Self Sufficiency, Inc. People helping People “Break the cycle of poverty”. Donating and recycling old clothes.

	Wigs 4 Kids In June of 2010, Wigs 4 Kids opened a Wellness Center that utilizes cutting-edge green technology. In the construction phase natural materials were used.

	Wild Ones, North Oakland Chapter We are a very passionate group of individuals, dedicated to demonstrating the importance of native plants, biodiversity, and water quality.

	World Medical Relief Our mission is to facilitate the distribution of surplus medical resources where they are needed. As such, our programs have both a local and international focus.

	Young Detroit Builders Dedicated to assisting young adults in transforming their lives to produce positive outcomes.

	Zero Waste Detroit To move Detroit to a solid waste management system of intensive materials recovery, for the economic, health and environmental benefits therein.

Non-Profits / Organizations

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