What We Do...
Anti-Racism:
The Alliance has been actively involved in anti-racism work for over 20 years, our anti-racism team has had extensive training from The People’s Institute, of New Orleans and Crossroads of Chicago.
Affordable Housing Program:
The DCPA Affordable Housing Program has been committed to providing high quality, affordable housing for over 35 years. DCPA has leveraged more than $20 million in investments and completed over 200 units of affordable housing through the renovation and new construction of single-family homes and multi-family apartments.
Community Advocacy Committee:
The DCPA Community Advocacy Committee advocates, supports, and identifies community needs and rights with action initiatives.
Friends of Returning Citizens:
Our Mission is to advocate for criminal justice reform as well as to provide navigation assistance for returning citizens.
Senior Travel Network:
Our Senior Travel Network plans day trips and out of town short vacations to places like Memphis, TN, Lansing, MI and even Niagara Falls.
Senior Services:
The DCPA strives to increase the quality of life for seniors, with Grant assistance and other non-profit partnerships, we deliver food to seniors at the Gratiot Woods Co-Op and Van Dyke Center Apartments. We also provide local travel for senior outings such as Museums and restaurants and day trips to Wal-Mart.
Urban Parish Coalition:
The Urban Parish Coalition represents the Alliance’s original purpose, to maintain a strong and thriving Catholic presence in the City of Detroit and create meaningful programs for the benefit of all city parishes.
Epiphany Education:
A place where trained tutors, qualified teachers and volunteers help students to develop academically, improve self-esteem, and imbibe values that foster a peaceful society.
Youth Activities:
The DCPA works with parish youth ministers to bring youth together for large events like Martin Luther King Day of Service and youth retreats.