A Narrative for the Hope District Historical fears of violent oppression, resentment because of discrimination and an economic shift from muscle to technology added to the fury of the hot summer of 1967. The exact chemistry is still hard to discern. Yet one impression seems understandable. The 1967 Rebellion had to happen for the hope of the grassroots to be unleashed. The flame of 67 still burns for peace, social, political and economic empowerment. The Hope District is a manifestation of that flame. Friends of Detroit Overview Our foundation is committed to providing humanitarian services, vocational skills training, life management skills, and an improved quality of life to inner city residents. Our mission is to create a skilled local work force that can rebuild their neglected communities through new home construction and enhanced economic development. We strive to reach our goal of transforming our neighborhoods to have affordable housing and employment opportunities for everyone. We believe everyone in the community is responsible for helping make his or her community a better place to live. Therefore our motto is "There Are Enough of Us to Help The Rest of Us."