Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form
Organization Name: Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc.
Legal Name (if Different): Islamic Center of Detroit, Inc
Also Known As: ICD
Mailing Address: 14350 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228
City: Detroit, MI
State: true
Postal Code: 48228
Main Phone: 3135844143
Main Fax:
Organization Website: www.icdonline.org
Employer ID Number: 38-3537457
Organization Tax Status: Exempt
Proposal Information
Today’s Date: 12/06/2024
Requested Amount: 10000
Project Title: My Mental Wellness Program
Project Description:
The My Mental Wellness Program (MMWP) is an existing program that serves over 5,700 individuals each year (of which nearly 2,000 are youth), all free of charge, addressing mental health and wellness issues
such as depression, stress, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety (all of which have been exacerbated by the
Covid-19 pandemic). Over 82% of those served are persons of color, and all are LMI living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level (defined by eligibility for free/reduced lunch). Since access to mental health
resources is nearly non-existent to the community that ICD serves, and there is a strong stigma against
provision of mental health services (particularly amongst African Americans, Muslim Americans, as well as the poor), the MMWP is essential to the future of the community. Since this is the whole of our service
population, it is imperative to provide not only education and prevention services, but also emergency
counseling and referrals to decrease the number of incarcerations and accidental deaths.
The focus of this request is to expand our programming for youth (ages 6-24). Besides offering day to day emergency counseling through a licensed therapist, we also offer weekly, monthly, and quarterly education, prevention, and community outreach lectures, workshops, seminars, trainings, and other preventative
services throughout the year. Topics include managing stress, domestic violence, teen parenting, sex
trafficking, drug/alcohol awareness, suicide prevention and awareness, CPR training, etc. The MMWP also offers group therapy, support groups, yoga, mindfulness training, and art therapy for youth. Through the
MMWP, ICD has addressed the community’s stigma on mental health in creative ways (such as art therapy, yoga, and other recreational activities) and has given youth in our service area a safe environment to
address their needs. We desire to de-stigmatize mental health and make resources more accessible so
community members can live stable and healthy lives.
This programming is innovative and essential, as it provides a safe place for many community members to seek the supportive services they need in an environment they feel comfortable (especially undocumented refugees and immigrants who do not trust hospital or other state funded resources). In fact, for many
Muslims in the community (including refugees and immigrants), ICD is the only place that they feel
addresses their emotional and spiritual needs, especially when it comes to acculturation issues and the
language barrier.
Total Project Budget: 1500000
Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 550000
Project Duration: 1 year
Geographical Area Served: Metro Detroit
Age Group To Be Served: Youth ages 6-24
Contact Information
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
Contact First Name: Amanda
Contact Last Name: Spacil
Contact Title: Grant Writer
Contact Phone: 3135844143
Contact Email: grants@icdonline.org