Youth Safety & Preparedness Initiative equips children and families with essential skills to stay healthy, recognize danger, respond to emergencies, and protect themselves with confidence. Through interactive workshops with local agencies, participants learn stranger awareness, boundary-setting, emergency preparedness, and age-appropriate self-defense focused on de-escalation and escape. The program builds awareness, confidence, and practical decision-making skills so youth feel prepared—not fearful—in real-world situations.

There will be a special presenter every week so stay tuned to our social media posts for more info!

Presented in partnership between the Detroit Parks Coalition, Detroit Pistons Foundation, and City of Detroit Parks & Recreation Division, the Pistons Neighbors Program hosts free drop-in activities for all ages, including sports clinics, live music, dance classes, and visual arts. Programming, managed by Come Play Detroit, will be provided by local vendors and presented in partnership with OHPCA.