Eric Andrews, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Peace Tree Parks, Ian Conyers, Senior Manager of Community Engagement, Public Policy at Amazon, Bri Andrews, Marketing & Communications Director at Peace Tree Parks
DETROIT — Amazon announced a $250,000 donation to Detroit wellness nonprofits, which includes organizations that are community leaders in neighborhood growth, urban farming, historic preservation and youth development.
Organizations receiving the wellness donation include:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit
- Pure Heart Foundation
- Michigan Humane Society (Abraham Ranch)
- Detroit Sound Conservancy (Blue Bird Inn)
- Idlewild Lake County Merry Makers
- Peace Tree Parks
- Ossian H. Sweet House
The funds will go towards youth mental health programs, restoration of historic community sites, funding the construction of an urban greenhouse, and promotion of cultural and educational activities.
These donations build upon the company’s continued local community engagement efforts, exceeding $1.4 million in donations to Metro Detroit nonprofits within the past year alone. This includes donations to local Metro Detroit youth sporting nonprofits, recreation initiatives, upskilling and neighborhood restoration.
“At Amazon, we’re not only committed to being a good employer, but also a good neighbor. We are so excited to support these Metro Detroit organizations that provide wellness and development while serving as meeting places for our neighbors,” said Ian Conyers, Amazon’s Head of Community Engagement in Detroit. “We are looking forward to fall programs that make an impact on the communities in which we live, work and play.”
“We are excited about this project and what it means for the community,” said Eric Andrews, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Peace Tree Parks. “We are grateful to be able to increase the access that Detroit residents have to organic produce while providing a piece of art that residents can be proud of right in their neighborhood backyard.”
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Metro Detroit is using the donation towards programming mentorship for Metro Detroit youth, which will impact hundreds of children in the organization.
“Big Brothers Big Sisters is honored to have Amazon as a partner to serve youth to reach their fullest potential,” said Nicole McKinney, President and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Detroit. “This grant will make it possible to address the social emotional needs of more children.”
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $6 billion in Michigan through infrastructure and compensation to employees and is proud to have created more than 26,000 jobs statewide. These jobs support communities of all sizes, pay an average national starting wage of $18 per hour—more than double the federal minimum wage—and provide comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and full pre-paid college tuition after only 90 days on the job.
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