Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC)

FIRST in the inner-city

Developing a FIRST progression of programs in Detroit.

Description

The Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation (DHDC) is a community center in the heart of Mexicantown, Detroit "[whose] mission is to make a difference by creating life-changing opportunities for youth and their families." Started in 2014, in conjunction with DHDC and other stakeholders, Frog Force helped the DHDC create a new community build site named the Robotics & Engineering Center of Detroit, or REC’D. Frog Force designed the layout for the REC'D machine shop, sourced equipment, helped with construction of the center and trained mentors. Our students and mentors spent 30-40 man-hours each week in Detroit the first season, mentoring the REC’D teams throughout the build process as well as providing support at their events. In just 2 years, the REC’D has expanded to 10 FRC teams and added FTC, FLL, and FLL Jr. to their ranks. Their program is now a complete and sustainable cycle, with REC’D veterans assisting and forming rookie teams, and the first generation of FTC alumni now joining FRC teams. Frog Force’s involvement with the DHDC isn't just about building teams but also building a sustainable future in Detroit.



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Founding Team

FRC 503 - Frog Force
From Novi, MI, United States
FRC 503 - Frog Force
From Novi, MI, United States
We aim to build sustainable programs at all levels of FIRST, concentrating on the areas most in-need.

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