The Petting Farm seeks to touch the hearts of families through an encounter with our animals in a clean, safe, and informative environment in order to bridge the gap between the urban lifestyle and agriculture.

To preserve and maintain the authenticity and character of Fishtown to ensure that this crucial link to Great Lakes maritime tradition and priceless family memories remains a publicly accessible, living history site.

To produce a world-class Music Festival that promotes Irish culture and heritage, enhancing the community as a destination through entertainment, tourism, education, and philanthropy.

To build self-reliance, food security and justice in Detroit’s Black community by influencing public policy, engaging in urban agriculture, promoting healthy eating, encouraging cooperative buying and directing youth towards careers in food-related fields.

Parallel 45 Theatre produces cutting-edge interpretations of plays & musicals, giving familiar stories new life – and fresh relevance – for our northwest Michigan audience. By producing a summer theatre festival of reinvented classics, new works and imaginative adaptations, we seek to entertain, encourage critical thought, and inspire conversation in our community.

Public Media Network empowers people through media to amplify creative expression, community dialogue, and cultural understanding.