Can a well-placed hug really stand a chance against a bullet? The Detroit-based youth program Hugs Not Bullets thinks its unique approach to violence reduction education can change the way young people interact in the city and the region.

The Green Task Force has a new initiative to create a network of green space for public recreation.

Craig talks with Detroit Public Schools Emergency Financial Manager Roy Roberts and City Year Executive Director Penny Bailer about the awards they will be receiving at the Ripples of Hope benefit this Thursday.

Detroit Works Project comes to WDET to update listeners on the short and long term plans.

WDET's Amy Miller goes to Focus:Hope to learn more about their legacy and to volunteer as a part of WDET's Call to Action.

WDET's Quinn Klinefelter spotlights Detroit's Coalition On Temporary Shelter (COTS) as part of WDET's Call to Action initiative.

WDET's Travis Wright spotlights Reading Works volunteers as part of Detroit Public Radio's Call to Action.

WDET's Laura Weber speaks with Detroit farmers Patrick Crouch and Shane Bernardo about Earthworks Urban Farm as part of our 'Call to Action' volunteer initiative.

WDET General Manager Mikel Ellcessor joins Craig to update listeners on the status of Detroit Public Radio's Call to Action public service initiative.

Little Dresses For Africa Founder Rachel O’Neill joins Craig to discuss her local non-profit's Central-Africa-focused mission.

Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity-Detroit Vincent Tilford joins Craig to check-in with the longstanding non profit.

Interim Director of the Community Development Advocates of Detroit Steve Tobocman talks to Craig about the CDAD's history with Detroit and how it the organization has confronted the challenges of the economic recession. The CDAD is hosting their Neighborhood Opportunity Breakfast March 8 at Second Ebenezer Church at 14601 Dequindre.

Craig talks with Chef Eric Giles of the Sunday Dinner Company and Kimberly Adams of the JLD about their collaboration to create "Kids in the Kitchen."

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Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh and WDET's General Manager J. Mikel Ellcessor join The Craig Fahle Show to recap WDET's "Call To Action" meeting to jump start volunteerism to improve Detroit.

Gleaners Community Food Bank is hosting Double Your Donation Day today. The organization's Senior Vice President of Advancement, Gerry Brisson, joins Craig in the studio to talk about the drive and share stories of the impact food donations have on recipients and donors.

WDET's ATC Host Travis Wright talks to WDET's Rob St. Mary about Mayor Dave Bing's announcement this afternoon recapping Detroit's three-day "Angel's Night" mobilization against arson.

Think Detroit Police Athletic League (PAL) Chief Operating Officer Tim Richey and Detroit Police Department Representative Marcus Norwood join Craig to discuss kids involved in PAL football and Cheerleading, and encourage listeners to volunteer in upcoming children's sporting activities.

ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day happens again this weekend, when volunteers and community organizations come together to clean up the city. WDET reporter Nichole Christian talks to one of the organizers to tell us more about the event that is bringing communities together.

WDET, Patch.com, and WSU's Community of Scholars join forces to help Matrix Human Services and give some old swag a new life in the process.