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Developing K.I.D.S.

Northwest Detroit nonprofit with free after-school, summer and job-readiness programs, plus an event space you can rent.

Developing K.I.D.S.: Developing K.I.D.S. summer showcase, August 2024
Developing K.I.D.S.: Developing K.I.D.S. summer showcase, August 2024 · Developing K.I.D.S. · Image from the venue’s official website

01 / The story of this place

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Developing K.I.D.S. (Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages) is a Detroit nonprofit started in 2005 by native Detroiter and former teacher Kimberly Johnson. It serves more than 1,000 young people a year with free programs: after-school, summer camp, Pre-K and workforce development for ages 14 to 24. Families get fun nights, parenting workshops and grief and trauma support. Its building on West McNichols also rents out for meetings, workshops and community events, and rental fees help fund the youth programs.

  1. Serving Detroit youth since 2005
  2. Over 1,000 young people a year
  3. Free after-school and summer programs
  4. Rentable event space with AV and Wi-Fi

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¼ · Stay

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Sources & fact check · Checked: 2026-10-01

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03 / Events

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