Thriveworks: A Holistic Approach to Community Building with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson

Authentically Detroit

Authentically Detroit
Thriveworks: A Holistic Approach to Community Building with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson
Feb 04, 2026
Donna & Sam

On this episode, Donna and Sam sat down with Urenia Johnson and Adelina Robinson to discuss their newly formed collaboration, Thriveworks Coalition and how they’re amplifying access to essential services for families through a unified, holistic approach.

Founded by leaders from diverse nonprofit backgrounds, Thriveworks brings together organizations Corporate Development Institute (CDI) and Purposed Hands to create a “one-stop shop” for legal, financial, educational and family support.

Founded by Attorney Urenia Ricks-Johnson, Corporate Development Institute (CDI) is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering underserved communities through financial literacy, youth mentorship and legal advocacy. 

Founded by Adelina Robinson, Purposed Hands is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to assisting low-income families in Westland, Detroit and surrounding areas. 

To learn more about CDI, Purposed Hands, and Thriveworks Coalition, click here


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