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DETROIT, MI LAUNCH<br />
On July 18th, 2013, the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy. Six years later, despite a stunning<br />
downtown renaissance, much of the city lies in ruins. In the fall of 2020, New City Kids will be<br />
joining the community to serve the youth who live there. For the <strong>2019</strong>-20 school year, New City<br />
Kids is learning from community leaders and those on the ground in the city about how best to<br />
come alongside and support existing efforts.<br />
13% 57% 134,253<br />
of adults with a<br />
college degree<br />
of children live below<br />
the poverty line<br />
youth ages five<br />
to nineteen<br />
THE GOLDSMITHS<br />
Alex and Heidi Goldsmith have<br />
been serving on staff in Jersey<br />
City since 2014. Originally from<br />
Michigan, they are directing the<br />
Detroit site launch using what<br />
they’ve learned during their time<br />
in New Jersey.
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