A beauty that is life changing. Frannie Shepherd-Bates and the Shakespeare in Prison program is proving that “All the World’s a Stage” right here in the heart of Detroit.

Creating the connection between author and reader, Anna Clark, Ashley Calhoun and Literary Detroit are reinventing the book culture right here in the heart of Detroit.

Encouraging a love for learning in the shadows of decay, Andrea Meyer and the Center for Success Detroit is mentoring our youth right here in the heart of Detroit.

With decades of experience and a love for theater, James Cohen is teaching the art of performance here in the heart of Detroit.

Using her life experience to help teens thrive, Rachelle Vartanian is creating lasting friendships right here in the heart of Detroit.

Encouraging women to rebuild their lives one hand bag at a time, Michelle Smart is designing the new accessory of life right here in the heart of Detroit. Learn more about Bags to Butterflies at www.bagstobutterflies.com.

Conquering her limitations with courage and grace, Ashley Goldberg is teaching the joy of movement right here in the heart of Detroit.

With a pop of the cork and a little (“You Go Girl”)… Brandi Keeler is celebrating the little things right here in the heart of Detroit.

By creating that first positive school experience for children with Autism, Stephanie and Brad Naberhaus are making school cool again right here in the heart of Detroit.