Every Saturday, on the same street corner, the nonprofit group Elevate Detroit hosts a CommuniD BBQ for the homeless. For eight years, the BBQ has run entirely on pure generosity. It feeds almost 200 homeless people every week in downtown Detroit. This gathering has become a staple in the neighborhood and an incredible testament to Detroit pride.
Now, due to new property restructuring, the BBQ is losing its location. The local community has come to rely on this gathering as a not only a source of food but a place of support and positive encouragement. Let’s give the BBQ a permanent home!
$1,000
Land
Lease property from the City of Detroit for 5 years.
$3,500
Pavilion
Provide gathering place and shelter from the elements .
$2,800
Picnic Tables
4 8' picnic tables. No one likes to eat standing up..
$1,200
Benches
4 8' park benches. Sit down and stay a while!.
$700
New Grill
New industrial sized charcoal grill.
$400
Charcoal
Year supply of charcoal to keep the grills running.
$200
Burn Barrels
20 burn barrels to keep everyone warm in the winter.
$4,000
Burgers
Year supply of burgers and buns.
$2,000
Hot Dogs
Year supply of hot dogs and buns.
$500
Utensils
Tongs, spatulas, serving spoons, plates, forks, knives, and yes, even napkins.
$800
Condiments
Year supply of ketchup, mustard, mayo, and pickles.
$500
Lunch bags
Year supply of take-away containers so our meals can last for days.
$1,200
Trailer
Our old trailer needs new brakes and some repair work.
$500
Games
Nothing builds a community like frisbee and street basketball.
$500
Snow Removal
The BBQ happens rain or shine…or in blizzards for that matter.
$200
Sign
Custom painted sign to mark our territory!
Every Saturday, on the same street corner, the nonprofit group Elevate Detroit hosts a CommuniD BBQ for the homeless. For eight years, the BBQ has run entirely on pure generosity. It feeds almost 200 homeless people every week in downtown Detroit. This gathering has become a staple in the neighborhood and an incredible testament to Detroit pride.
Now, due to new property restructuring, the BBQ is losing its location. The local community has come to rely on this gathering as a not only a source of food but a place of support and positive encouragement. Let’s give the BBQ a permanent home!
