Stellantis Awards $3.3M for Home Repairs Near Mack Facility

Stellantis and the City of Detroit have announced a $3.3 million initiative to fund home repair grants for residents living near the Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack (DACM). This new allocation of resources, stemming from unspent development funds, aims to address community feedback and improve neighborhood living conditions.

Administered by Detroit’s Housing and Revitalization Department, the program repurposes $2.7 million in unused funds from the original Mack development project and $600,000 from the Community Benefits Agreement Neighborhood Impact Fund. These contributions bring Stellantis’ total investment in home repair grants to over $5 million.

“In listening to our neighbors, we recognized there was additional need for home repairs, so redirecting these funds where they could do the most good was an easy decision,” said Christine Estereicher, Vice President of Public Affairs at Stellantis North America. “One of Stellantis’ values is to care for the future, and we hope these additional funds will help our neighbors make necessary updates to their homes.”

The company previously provided $1.8 million in home repair grants in 2020 and 2021, benefiting 120 homeowners. Applications for the new round of funding will be available in January 2025. Residents can contact Detroit’s housing department at 313-628-2231 for more information.

Broader Investments in the Community – 

Beyond home repair efforts, Stellantis has invested heavily in the Detroit community over the past five years. The automaker launched the Advanced Manufacturing Academy at Southeastern High School with a $4 million contribution in partnership with Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Environmental efforts include a $1.4 million investment in mitigation projects associated with the Mack plant’s construction. These initiatives include:

• Building a stormwater park to manage rainwater runoff.
• Planting 1,100 trees to enhance green spaces and air quality.
• Creating bioswales and vegetative buffers to improve stormwater management.

Additionally, Stellantis developed the Automotive Manufacturing Program in Mechatronics at Wayne County Community College Eastern Campus and invested $200,000 in community projects across Chandler Park, West End, and Riverbend neighborhoods.

Addressing Community Concerns – 

While these initiatives demonstrate Stellantis’ commitment to the community, concerns about odor and particulate pollution from the Mack Assembly Plant persist. Residents continue to advocate for improved environmental safeguards to ensure the plant operates responsibly.

This latest funding reaffirms Stellantis’ pledge to work collaboratively with Detroit residents. The automaker’s focus on sustainable development and community investment highlights its mission to foster long-term positive impacts in the areas it serves.

Source: WXYZ Detroit