About Us

OUR MISSION

360 Detroit, Inc. strives to revitalize Detroit by catalyzing change, empowering people and improving life’s quality.

OUR VISION

360 Detroit, Inc. will be a catalyst for safe, vibrant neighborhoods driven by a strong sense of community inclusion, connectedness and hope.

 

OUR PURPOSE

The purpose of 360 Detroit, Inc. is to provide services that empower and improve the quality of life for individuals and families. The organization is dedicated to assisting people in becoming self-sufficient, anchored, stabilized and well-rounded members of society.

OUR HISTORY

360 Detroit, Inc. began with an idea that the community needs to look and be better. We began with boarding up vacant properties and cutting grass in the Virginia Park Community. This community, which is located in District 5 in the city of Detroit, was established over 120 years ago and was once an upper middle class enclave. In the past 50 years, the area, like many others in the city of Detroit, has slowly fallen into decline and disrepair.  While some areas of the community are still well-tended and vibrant, other areas are dotted with long-abandoned homes, overgrown vacant lots and trash.

360 Detroit, Inc. began to engage and organize the residents with clean-ups and social gatherings. Block Party.  360 Detroit, Inc. has worked diligently to be a “Conduit For Change”. We have grown at an accelerated pace. Creating an environment for revitalization and hope.

OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2014 – 2018 Community Accomplishments

1,200 Block Party Attendees

1,100 Volunteers Engaged

1,000 New Children’s Books Distributed

600 Gun Locks Distributed

500 Backpacks with Supplies Distributed

37 Trees Planted

4 Acres of Grass Cut

PRESIDENT & FOUNDER

George Adams, Jr. - President & Founder

President & Founder

George is a man of vision and spirituality. His deep sense of compassion and love for God motivates his love for people. He is an entrepreneur, realtor and real estate investor. George believes there is no greater sense of fulfillment than to be clear about your purpose in life. Then to master those gifts and abilities so that you not only live on purpose with fulfillment; but you also make an impact on the lives of others.

George is a native Detroiter who believes in and loves the city. Growing up in a city that has seen better times, he always asked himself ``What can I do to make things better?`` Which is why he believes that 360 Detroit Inc. Is his purpose. George currently serves as President of the W Euclid/W Philadelphia Neighborhood Association and Chaplain for the Wayne County Sheriff Department.

George enjoys spending time with his family and friends, sightseeing, listening to music and playing the piano.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Michael Haggerty - Chair

Chair

Michael Haggerty is Vice President – Branch Manager (Detroit) DFCU Financial. Michael joined DFCU Financial in 2004, working primarily in the Midtown Detroit Branch, where he evaluates members personal and business financial position with the objective to help build a plan to achieve their goals. Michael has said “many people know they need to plan, few make the time to develop a plan to meet their goals.” That is one of the main reasons he is so enthusiastic about presenting financial literacy programs to young people; believing in the importance of sharing this life skill at an early age.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University with concentrations in Finance and Marketing Management. He also holds an Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Schoolcraft College. He currently serves as a parish council member at his church, St Vincent Pallotti in Wyandotte and parish council at All Saints Church, Detroit. He was a Pack Leader for Cub Scouts in Wyandotte and was the Treasurer of Northville’s Playscape Committee. Michael has also served as a Board member for Northville Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Northville and Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan.

In his free time Michael enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and two sons as well as cycling, CrossFit, kayaking, and playing golf.

N’Jeri Laird - Vice Chair & Treasurer

Vice Chair & Treasurer

N’Jeri Laird is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering. She currently serves as the Quality Manager for an international testing company’s Troy, Warren and Westland locations. N’Jeri has been an active member in the educational community holding several positions on Charter School Boards and parent associations in the Metropolitan Detroit Area for the last twenty years. She has also continuously served in various capacities to provide strategic planning, organization and support services to non-profit and evangelical organizations.

N’Jeri enjoys helping others’ dreams become a reality. She enjoys spending time with loved ones, dancing, traveling, reading, exercising and exploring new exciting experiences.