Partners in Renewal
Better Way Detroit works alongside local shelters, nonprofits, and employers to help Detroiters
move from homelessness to stability, building a stronger, more compassionate city.
Our program succeeds because of the organizations that believe in second chances. From shelters that connect us to individuals ready to work, to employers that open their doors to new hires, each partner plays a vital role in creating opportunity, purpose, and community across Metro Detroit.
The Power of Partnership
Shelter Partners
The shelters we collaborate with are essential to identifying participants ready to reenter the workforce. Their staff help us coordinate outreach, schedule participants, and provide ongoing support as individuals rebuild stability through work.
Are you a Detroit-based shelter interested in connecting your residents with employment opportunities through Better Way Detroit?
Community Worksite Partners
Our worksite partners provide the worksites and job opportunities that make real change possible. They’re community-minded businesses and nonprofits who believe in the dignity of work, and in helping Detroiter’s take the next step toward independence.
Better Way Detroit manages transportation, supervision, and payroll, making it simple for employers to participate. Our participants are vetted, motivated, and eager to contribute.
By hiring through Better Way Detroit, you’re not just filling a role, you’re restoring dignity through meaningful work.
Employment Partners
Our employment partners are the companies and organizations that have welcomed Better Way Detroit participants into full-time roles. These employers not only offer meaningful work opportunities, but also recognize the value, dedication, and potential of our graduates. Their ongoing collaboration helps transform short-term job readiness into long-term stability and independence.
Employment Partners include:
M Training
Empowerment Plan
LM Manufacturing
Hollingsworth
Focus: HOPE
St. Vincent de Paul (recent hire for Supervisor role)
…and dozens more community-minded employers across Metro Detroit.
Interested in joining this list? Partner with Better Way Detroit to provide meaningful employment opportunities and help Detroiters build lasting careers.
Our shelter, worksite, and employer partners see this transformation up close: the pride in showing up for work, the relief of a steady income, and the hope that comes from being part of something bigger than hardship.
When organizations come together to offer opportunity, lives begin to change; one day, one shift, one person at a time.
Join our growing network of partners and help create meaningful work for those ready to rebuild their lives.