YorkshireWoodsCommunity Organization

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Welcome to the neighborhood!

The Heat and Warmth (THAW) Fund has opened its program to the Yorkshire Woods neighborhood! THAW fund program was awarded a $400k for sustainable home repairs for residents in Yorkshire Woods only.
Recipients will be awarded anywhere from $500 - $35,000 per household for safety and health repairs.
THAW fund is taking applications from Yorkshire Woods neighborhood residents for grants to help with health and safety repairs for homeowners. Applications will be open December 1. Awards are on a first come, first serve basis for Yorkshire Woods residents. Severity of repair for safety and health purposes will be prioritized. Repairs must be for safety needs and sustainability, not beautification projects. Examples of eligible home repairs include cement and brick damage.
Home repair program includes the following:

  • Roofs, soffit, gutters, and fascia (no partial replacements)
  • Storm doors/Exterior doors
  • Windows
  • Insulation
  • Modification for modernization/efficiency purposes or replacement of heating (furnaces or boilers)/ cooling (full home only)/ventilation systems and water heater upgrades including on demand retrofitting
  • Functioning and up to date exterior security lighting
  • Appliance upgrades to energy star rating i.e. stove, refridgerator
  • Electrical updates or replacement - wiring of home (partial or full)

Other eligible activities requiring MSHDA pre-approval and cannot be stand-alone:

  • Masonry replcement or repair
  • Lead and/or asbestos remediation
  • Interior walls, ceilings, and drywall
  • Porch/deck repair and installation
  • Private driveways and sidewalks (concrete and asphalt)

To be eligible, you must own your home, meet the AMI income requirement, complete household income self-certification, submit identification, proof of income, and proof of home ownership and insurance.
Interested? Contact THAW fund at 1-800-866-8429 or find THAW fund online at www.thawfund.org.

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Do you live in Yorkshire Woods?

The boundaries of Yorkshire Woods are Kelly Road on the north, Morang Drive on the east, I-94 Service Drive on the south, and Whittier Street on the west.

Tell us what you need

Anchor Detroit survey

Anchor Detroit, presented by Life Remodeled, is a community center in the Yorkshire Woods area. We encourage you to fill out their survey about your needs for Anchor Detroit. This will help Life Remodeled bring the programs and events YOU want to see!

Fill out the Anchor Detroit survey here!

Yorkshire Woods Neighborhood survey

Fill out our community survey to tell us what you need from your neighborhood!

Our mission

Read about how we organize ouselves in the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization Bylaws.

To encourage, promote and aid in developing, improving and maintaining the area of Yorkshire Woods as a desirable residential community. We strive to unify the community spirit, and promote the health, safety and welfare of our residents. We encourage recreation and service programs that enhance our residents' social life and community welfare. We constantly promote a better understanding and fellowship among our residents and business owners.

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Our history

YWCO was originally formed in the 1970s as Neighbors United. Detroit officially recognizes the area which borders Kelly Road, Whittier, I-94, and Morang as Yorkshire Woods. The area was originally woodlands and parks. The first residential home in the community was built in the early 1920s, still exists, and is occupied by the original family.

We're all about...

Reclaiming

Together we're reclaiming our neighborhood one block at a time - both the residential and the business districts.

Being strong and viable

We remain strong and viable in our neighborhood through establishing a sense of community, living together productively, and sharing our common interest in proactively rebuilding Detroit.

Involving and inspiring

We involve and inspire our youth and pave the way for their present and future in Yorkshire Woods.

Cherishing

We cherish our senior citizens and look out for their welfare so that they can live peacefully in their homes.

Listening

We listen to the needs and desires of our residents and businesses and make things happen.

...We're all about you!