Initiatives & Collaborations

At H2BE, our strength is in building pathways of remembrance, resilience, and renewal. Through strategic partnerships, conferences, and community collaborations, we amplify voices, equip leaders, and create sustainable impact for Detroit, Dearborn, and beyond.

Conferences & Competitions

Detroit Food 2024 & 2025

• Led strategic planning and direction for Detroit’s largest food justice gatherings.

• Coordinated convening that brings together farmers, policymakers, families, and businesses to shape the city’s food future.

Entrepreneur Pitch Competitions

• Designed and supported competitions showcasing Black business excellence.

• Provided platforms for emerging entrepreneurs to secure visibility, mentorship, and opportunity.

Partnerships

Enterprising Health Detroit

• Early business incubator dedicated to supporting 200+ businesses across generations.

• Focused on health, entrepreneurship, and sustainable community economic development.

Senior Technology Ministry

• Launched in 2014 to bridge the digital divide for elders, grandparents, and families.

• Provided training in Apple/iOS devices (iPhones, iPads, MacBooks) to reconnect seniors with loved ones and equip them with essential digital literacy skills.

Our Direction

Through these initiatives, H2BE provides:

• Strategic visioning & planning to shape impactful events and platforms.

• Event coordination & execution to ensure smooth, successful gatherings.

• Training & capacity building for entrepreneurs, elders, and organizations.

• Intergenerational empowerment that bridges gaps between youth and seniors.

Impact Statement

These initiatives demonstrate that H2BE is more than a nonprofit — it is a convener, strategist, and innovator. From food justice to health entrepreneurship to digital literacy, our collaborations advance literary arts, food sovereignty, intergenerational healing, and justice while equipping Detroit and Dearborn to prosper.