Creating a Clean and Welcoming Environment

Clean and Safe

JEI works to foster services that will drive a positive impact in the neighborhoods along the East Jefferson corridor, empowering residents and business alike as they continue to take action to keep the neighborhoods beautiful and safe.

“I come in early every morning to get ready and I see that the trash has already been picked up. I never have to worry about clearing away trash from my storefront because the outside always looks great.”
— Tom Woolsey, Owner Andrews on the Corner
 

Maintaining a Clean Corridor

JEI keeps the East Jefferson corridor and Rivertown District sidewalks and streets free of debris, brush, and rubble, with high-quality cleaning services that are supported through a relationship with the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP).

JEI contracts with the Block by Block Clean Team Ambassadors for blight mitigation and solid waste removal, which includes:

  • Maintaining 15 miles of sidewalk and medians

  • Emptying 144 trash cans three times per week

  • Graffiti tag removal

  • In 2023, 93 tons of trash was removed

 
 
 

Preventing Crime in the Neighborhoods

JEI works to reduce and prevent crime in partnership with the Detroit Police Department (DPD) and Wayne State University’s Center of Urban Studies to help address and carefully monitor crime trends.

We work with community stakeholders to increase public safety in the corridor each year. 

  • Monthly community CompStat meetings -for the 5th and 7th precincts- to discuss and strategize around community policing and safety.

  • Deployment of the JEI AmeriCorps Urban Safety Team – a program designed to empower Detroit residents and businesses with crime reduction tools and strategies.

    • Business and home safety assessments

    • Free target hardening device distribution to promote vehicle safety

      • Car Clubs

      • Wheel Locks

      • Vin Etching

  • Domestic violence advocates in the 5th and 7th Precincts to support and coach survivors.

 

Domestic and Intimate Partner Abuse Prevention and Support

In the heart of our communities, we face the ongoing challenge of domestic and intimate partner violence. In partnership with the AmeriCorps Urban Safety (AMUS) program and Wayne State University’s Center for Urban Studies, we’ve crafted a dedicated response that combines empathy with determination.

JEI funds the placement of two Domestic Violence Advocates (DVAs) - stationed in the 5th and 7th precincts. Our DVAs offer the following support:

  • Personalized safety plans

  • Petitions for personal protection orders (PPOs)

  • Connection to other supportive services, such as counseling and shelter.

If you are in need of

Pictured: Tracy Kirby, 5th precinct Domestic Violence Advocate

JEI raises $100,000 annually from private individuals and corporate donors.  With your help we can continue to provide critical clean and safe programs and services to improve the neighborhoods.