In Detroit, we take care of our own. From auto lines to church basements, the city thrives when people show up for one another. Today, local organizations continue that tradition, doing lifesaving work despite limited resources — connecting people struggling with addiction to care, saving lives and proving what community care can look like.

Yet, too many Black Detroiters still lack the support they need, making it urgent to expand this lifesaving work. In 2024, Michigan saw 1,877 fatal overdoses, a significant drop from 2023. But progress hasn’t been shared equally. Although Black and White people use drugs at similar rates, Black residents are nearly three times more likely to die of an overdose.

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