Mayor Mary Sheffield, the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City leaders joined Alontae Pittman today to celebrate the grand opening of Whittier Bodega, a grocery store and deli at 11009 Whittier Ave. in Detroit’s Outer Drive-Hayes neighborhood. The opening marks the fourth Green Grocer Program ribbon cutting since the program relaunched in 2024 and Motor City Match’s 213th neighborhood ribbon cutting.

The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) and City of Detroit today celebrated the grand opening of Kidz Kingdom’s new location in Detroit’s Franklin Park neighborhood, marking Motor City Match’s 212th neighborhood ribbon cutting.

Heal Well Detroit marks the 211th neighborhood ribbon cutting supported by Motor City Match. Countryman received a $55,000 cash grant through Round 30, which helped fund the center’s build-out and furnishings.