Keep Detroit Housed: UCHC Joins the 2025 Rocket Community Challenge Fundraiser
- UCHC Staff
- Jul 31
- 3 min read
By: UCHC Staff
Published: August 1, 2025
A Detroit-wide fundraising campaign is underway and United Community Housing Coalition (UCHC) is in the race.
From August 4 to August 29, we’re participating in the Rocket Community Challenge, a citywide competition where nonprofits share their stories and compete for a $25,000 grand prize — plus thousands more in weekly bonus funding and surprise awards.
Why it Matters
$250 can prevent an eviction
$5,000 can turn a renter into a homeowner
Thousands of Detroit families rely on UCHC’s free legal, rental, and counseling services
Every donation supports eviction defense, housing stability, and the creation of new homeowners.
How You Can Make an Impact
Donate Now Every gift matters-all contributions are entered into bonus challenges and help UCHC stay competitive. ➤ Donate here
Start a Peer Fundraiser Create a personal fundraising page and bring your network along. It’s quick, customizable, and powerful. ➤ Start your page
Share Our Story Help expand our reach: share social media updates or forward this blog to your friends and colleagues.
Bonus Fundraiser Challenges & How They Work
Week 1 (Aug 4–11): Rocket will match the first $25 of each eligible donation from a national pool
Week 2 (Aug 11–18): Compete for a $3,500 bonus for top Detroit fundraisers
Our Board will match up to $1,000 in donations 1:1
Week 3 (Aug 18–25): A $2,500 bonus is available for the top five fundraisers
Week 4 (Aug 25–29): UCHC could earn $4,500 if the most Rocket employees donate
Golden Tickets (Aug 25–29): Every $5+ gift enters us into daily surprise prize drawings
Board Match (Aug 11–18): Our Board will match up to $1,000 in donations 1:1
What Your Donation Could Make Possible
$50,000 funds major home repair projects for low-income homeowners — keeping 10-15 homes safe, livable, and owner-occupied.
$25,000 powers a full neighborhood organizing campaign — reaching 100+ households with legal aid and advocacy.
$10,000 provides critical repairs for one Detroit homeowner — preventing displacement and preserving generational housing.
$5,000 covers full support through the home purchase process — turning a renter into a first-time homeowner.
$2,000 funds education, outreach, and resource delivery — providing Know-Your-Rights materials to 500 tenants.
$500 offers emergency rental or utility assistance — keeping a vulnerable tenant in their home this month.
$250 pays for a furnace inspection and winter readiness — protecting a family from losing heat during the winter.
$100 equips canvassers with materials and transit — allowing outreach to 25+ homes in foreclosure-prone areas.
$50 provides ride-share or bus fare to court or tax appointments — ensuring access to critical services in a crisis.
Our Impact in the Last Year
3,996 Detroit households supported through eviction defense and legal representation
1,103 homeowners helped avoid tax foreclosure
36 homes repaired through UCHC’s Home Repair Services
120+ tenant households identified for homeownership opportunities through community outreach
Every number reflects real families, real homes, and real stability. Your gift helps keep that momentum going.
Together, Let’s Keep Detroit Housed
Every donation and share helps us move closer to our goal. Check back during the campaign for real stories, progress updates, and ways to help UCHC finish strong.
Thank you for standing with us.
Together, we’re keeping Detroit housed — one home at a time!
UCHC believes that housing is a human right, and we know you do, too.
Your generous support helps us keep our low-income neighbors safe and secure in their homes throughout the year.
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