Empowering Communities, Building Sustainable Futures
To see individuals and families restored from economic hardship and emotional trauma—equipped with the tools to build a stronger future, one household at a time. Our goal is to scale our model nationwide, beginning with deep local impact.
Our Mission
Empowers youth, families, and communities through education, mentorship, and creative expression, equipping individuals with the tools to make positive choices, build confidence, and create pathways to long-term success—one household and community at a time.
D.R.E.A.M - Health and Wellness
Mentorship Program
Community Economic
& Educational Development
Announcement
Somebody Who Cares Destiny Empowerment Center (SBWCDEC) is proud to announce that we have been awarded funding through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) 2026 Out-of-School Time (OST) Grant.
This funding will support the implementation of The Choice Project: Stop • Think • Talk It Out, a creative, trauma-informed program designed to empower youth through mentorship, life skills, and media arts education during both the school-year and summer OST sessions.
We are grateful for this investment in our mission to empower youth, families, and communities and to provide safe, engaging, and impactful learning experiences that promote positive decision-making and long-term success.
We're Hiring!!
If you are interested in any of these contract positions, please fill out the form below and upload your resume.
SBWCDEC Presents: Confidence from the Inside Out Mentoring Program
Safe space for healing, growth, and transformation
Mental Health Month
May 2026
Time: 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: Old Redford Academy High School 8001 W. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48235
Somebody Who Cares Destiny Empowerment Center will host a Self-Care & Self-Esteem Building Event—a transformative day designed to uplift, empower, and inspire girls and young women ages 14–18.
This 4-hour signature workshop is the highlight of our Confidence from the Inside Out Mentoring Program
Empowering Detroit: SBWCDEC's Dream Workshop Sparks Health Awareness!
Recently, S.B.W.C.D.E.C Dream Workshop brought together Detroiters for a day of diabetes awareness and health education. Participants enjoyed health screenings with Wayne State University Mobile Unit, a food seminar and plant-based cooking demo by The Platinum Chef Rhoda , and an inspiring talk on fitness by Asiah Amsterdam. Delicious low-sugar desserts and an exciting raffle rounded out the event. Here’s to a healthier future for our community!
Thank You to our Valued supporters
Partnerships: Fueling the Dream
Join Us in Empowering Communities
A NEW INITIATIVE (THE DREAM EVENT)– Partnerships will lie at the heart of the triumphant D.R.E.A.M. Program, where Somebody Who Cares Destiny Empowerment Center extends a warm and open embrace to our collaborative allies. In unity, we will amplify the program’s impact, delivering a holistic, community-focused approach that wraps individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes in a blanket of comprehensive support. Together, we will unlock the power to nurture community health and well-being, fostering a brighter, shared future.
Get Involved In This New Initiative
We invite Nutritionists, health consultants, and program volunteers to join us in this new initiative The DREAM Program. By sharing your skills, passion, and time, you can help create a brighter future for our community.
Join us as we make a meaningful impact! Together, we can illuminate the path to better health, holistic well-being, and a stronger, more connected community.
Get involved, inspire change, and be part of something truly extraordinary. Your help is needed, and your commitment can create a lasting impact. Join us now.