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First-time Homebuyer Workshop: Building Pathways To Homeownership

Empowering Our Community Through Homeownership Education Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) successfully closed out the year with its final First-Time Homebuyer Workshop. Bringing together more than 26 registered community members eager to learn about the path to homeownership. Held at DHDC on Trumbull Street, the in-person workshop created a welcoming space to gain practical knowledge, …

A Letter from DHDC’s Executive Director:

On November 10, I began my tenure as Executive Director of DHDC, honored to lead an organization that has stood beside Southwest Detroit families for decades. DHDC plays a vital role in our community, and I am committed to strengthening the programs, partnerships, and opportunities that help our youth and families thrive.   My story …

Día de los Muertos 2025

Día de los Muertos 2025: A Night to Remember in Southwest Detroit Thank you to everyone who joined us!Our Día de los Muertos celebration was an incredible success, and it was all thanks to you — our community. Every year, the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) brings this beloved Mexican tradition to life to honor …

DHDC announces Miguel Rogriguez as the new Executive Director

Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation Announces Miguel Rodriguez as New Executive Director   Following a national six-month search, DHDC welcomes a seasoned community development leader to guide its next chapter of impact and innovation    Detroit, MI — November 7, 2025 The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) proudly announces the appointment of Miguel Rodriguez as its new Executive Director, following a …

Carrying the Legacy Forward: A Speech by Lex Zavala

In a moving address, Lex Zavala, Interim Executive Director of DHDC, reflects on the powerful legacy of his mother, Angie Reyes, the visionary founder of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Lex shares what it means to step into this leadership role, carrying forward a mission that began decades ago in response to the systemic challenges …

DHDC First Time Homebuyer Workshop

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers in Detroit: DHDC Hosts Another Successful Homebuyer Education Workshop On May 31st, the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) hosted another successful Homebuyer Education Workshop for first-time homebuyers in Detroit. The event welcomed local community members eager to take the next step toward owning their own home. This time, the workshop featured valuable …

Exploring Culture Through Art: DHDC Staff Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts

At Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC), we believe that art and culture are powerful tools for community transformation. That’s why, this past Friday, our dedicated staff spent the day at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) — one of the most renowned cultural institutions in the country. The visit wasn’t just a fun day out. …

Empowering Detroit’s Future Innovators: Inside DHDC’s Robotics Engineering Center of Detroit (RECD)

In the heart of Southwest Detroit, a new generation of engineers, coders, and tech innovators is rising—and it all starts at DHDC’s Robotics Engineering Center of Detroit (RECD). The Robotics Engineering Center of Detroit, operated by the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC), is more than a tech lab—it’s a transformative learning hub where Detroit youth …

Angie Reyes, Founder of DHDC, Retirement Announcement.

DHDC Board Announces Retirement of Founder and Executive Director Angie Reyes, Appoints Lex Zavala as Interim Executive Director The Board of Directors of the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) announces the retirement of our founder and longtime Executive Director, Angie Reyes, effective May 31, 2025. Angie founded DHDC in 1997 with a bold vision: to …

DHDC Robotics Teams Classified to Worlds Championship

Southwest Detroit FIRST Robotics Team Advances to World Championship in Houston Cesar Chavez Academy to Represent Detroit on the Global Stage 33 Local Youth to Represent Detroit on the Global Stage  Detroit, MI , April, 8th — The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) proudly announces that Cesar Chavez academy AzTech Eagles First Robotics Team has …