Gilbert Family Foundation

The @Apple Developer Academy is a free, 10-month program that teaches learners everything they need to thrive in the tech ecosystem - from coding to design & business development. APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN NOW for 2025-26 cohort! Learn more & apply: bit.ly/3XFbEUE

Catch Darnell Adams, our Vice President of Detroit Community Initiatives, on @Bisnow event highlighting the Detroit State of Market where he will join other panelists to talk about housing: bit.ly/3FlifgU

Motor City Contractor Fund's recent Network Connect event brought together contractors for valuable networking, business resources, and industry connections. We're proud to have helped launch & continue to support this amazing program. Learn more: bit.ly/41lGzqi

Exciting news! We're investing $1.5M in @EasternMarket to support Detroit farmers and strengthen our local food economy 🌱 ✅ 14 Detroit-based farmers receiving support ✅ 28+ new jobs created ✅ ...and more! Full Release: bit.ly/3QnUrv2

From 1979 to now: Watch how we supported the restoration of the iconic Pablo Davis mural in Southwest #Detroit! This piece of history celebrates our community's #Latino heritage and keeps our neighborhood's artistic spirit alive. 🎨 bit.ly/4k0Bnk2

🚨 BREAKING: @FDA approves Gomekli - the second-ever treatment for NF1 and first for adults! This breakthrough, supported by @ChildrensTumor, marks a new chapter of hope for the NF community. #EndNF

We are proud to have funded @Battelle's innovative nanoparticle delivery system, as part of our Gene Therapy Initiative. This breakthrough could transform how we deliver gene therapies to nerve cells, bringing us closer to curing #NF1. bit.ly/40ZVjvR

Proud to support the @Apple Developer Academy Operations School, which teaches #tech learners the nuts & bolts of running a business and successful entrepreneurship bit.ly/4aJLvJA

"You'll see it when you believe it." When Dan Gilbert moved us downtown 15yrs ago, he believed in Detroit's potential. At yesterday's @Rocket All Company Meeting, we saw that belief #manifest. Still building, still believing. #Detroit #RocketManifest

"History is not a single moment, but the stories of countless voices who dared to dream of a better world." Visiting the @NCRMuseum deepened my understanding of #MLK Day. It’s not just about honoring Dr. King’s life but about continuing his work of justice, equality, and love."

We're proud that 300 #Detroit families were able to receive #free memberships and access to #arts & cultural institutions through the pilot program Culture Pass Detroit. We're excited to expand the program in 2025 and beyond! Learn More: bit.ly/40s53xE

Hear from Scientific Associate Efrén Muñoz about his passion for physics, molecular engineering and the #Detroit community, and how he supports our Curing NF team. bit.ly/4jibdIY #NF #Interview #MedicalResearch #EndNF

Happy New Year to all of us at the Gilbert Family Foundation! We're excited to continue advancing our mission: building opportunity in Detroit and accelerating a cure for neurofibromatosis. More here: bit.ly/4dlXGNk

Grateful for our team members, partners and communities for their tireless efforts to make a positive impact. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Rocket Community Fund & @GilbertFamilyFd!

Thanksgiving reflection: Grateful for our incredible team, visionary leaders, and amazing partners who turn compassion into real-world impact. Together, we're building opportunity for Detroiters and strengthening our hometown. ❤️ #Gratitude #Thanksgiving

"We’re in the midst of a creative renaissance in workforce development, with incredible opportunities for wage growth and career advancement all around us. The goal is clear: to create more opportunities and Get Detroiters Paid!" More from Kinnus Paul: bit.ly/4i0ZrSJ

We support creatives like our very own graphic designer Betsy Cooper, who put together this curated & illustrated #holiday gift guide for the Downtown Detroit Markets. #Shoplocal this holiday season! bit.ly/4fWmjRx #Detroit #SmallBusiness

Even the Cadillac Square Bear can't get enough of the Dawg... Fat George's is now at the Downtown Detroit Winter Markets! Grab a custom dog while they're hot. Explore More: bit.ly/48MQEzK #Detroit #HotDogs #Holidays #Shopping

We're looking for healthy participants for a non-invasive research study with @Stanford Byers Eye Institute. This initiative will help develop viable treatment options for vision loss from NF1. Interested? contact nfvisionstudy@stanford.edu or call 650-725-7105

Proud to partner with @CityofDetroit on the Bagley Streetscape in Mexicantown! 🎨 Last week, the community celebrated 5 fantastical sculptures by Elton Monroy Durán, made from car parts & inspired by #Mexican Alebrijes folk art. bit.ly/4fA9IDo #PublicArt