Mission

The mission and purpose of Marygrove Community Association Makers and Farmers Market is to harness the power of enterprise and food to grow and sustain both healthy people and community.

Flyer for Marygrove Community Association Market featuring illustrated vegetables and greens, with event details including dates, time, location, and contact info.
Event flyer for the Marygrove Community Association Holiday Bazaar featuring a decorative circular wreath of green leaves and pink berries, with information about the event held on November 21st at the Madame Cadillac Building in Detroit, Michigan.

Vision

The Marygrove Community Association Makers and Farmers Market will be the signature amenity that attracts and retains residents in the Marygrove community.

GOALS OF THE MCA MARKET

  • Black and white icon of a dollar sign with two curved arrows forming a circle around it, representing money transfer or exchange.

    Economic Mobility

    Establishing neighborhood economy

    Extending circulation of dollar within community

    Promoting local vendors and small business owners

  • A computer keyboard with a symbol key, a coffee cup, a pair of glasses, a notepad, and a pen on a desk.

    Public Space Activation & Beautification

    Providing eager consumers with demand to existing entrepreneurs

    Offering social space for communal gathering

    Procuring additional land bank vacant land and repurposing for the value and benefit of the neighborhood

  • Scales with dollar signs in the weighing pans, representing financial balance or justice.

    Economic Stability

    Creating opportunity for self employment

    Leveraging non/disengaged youth population in engaging paid endeavor

    Regenerative horticulture practices

    Improved quality of life for residents