a must read article, they're doing good and we can help simply by voting for them...

http://www.freep.com/article/2012031...ck-turn-around

"At a time when everyone was moving out of Detroit, they moved in. In a world where everyone wants bigger and better, they went smaller and worse. In a country where people often pay lip service to making a difference in their community, they actually are building a community -- one reclaimed house at a time".
"The fact is, a small decaying section of Detroit is now blossoming because of one couple's giant efforts. Here is where the rest of us can help. LifeBUILDERS is involved in a national contest through Home Depot to win a $250,000 grant. Whoever gets the most online votes wins. If you believe in the concept, and think Detroit is a deserving place for such a reward, you can go to www.lifebuildersdetroit.com to vote. The finalists -- which span the country -- include three other worthy area organizations: Jewish Family Services, Ronald McDonald House of Detroit and Taylor VFW Post 4422. A vote for any of them is a good thing".