Service. Leadership. Community.
The Detroit Graduate Chapter of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship works tirelessly to foster academic excellence, strengthen our community, and create positive change across Southeast Michigan.
47+
Years of Service
5
Counties Served
3
Community Properties
"Impossible is nothing. Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not your destiny. It is not your limitation."
— Muhammad Ali
Our Programs
Groove Community Campus
Three properties dedicated to community development, education, and empowerment in Detroit.
Learn More →Empowerment Hour Podcast
Weekly conversations on community development, financial literacy, and leadership every Wednesday at 7 PM.
Listen Now →Street Democracy Partnership
Action Plan App providing financial relief for court fines and housing stabilization support.
Learn More →Leadership Academy
Youth mentorship program fostering the next generation of leaders through partnership with Detroit schools.
Learn More →Voter Engagement
Get out the vote initiatives and voter registration drives empowering communities to participate in democracy.
Learn More →Community Service
Year-round service initiatives including back-to-school support, Thanksgiving drives, and verifiable community action.
Learn More →Groove Community Campus
A hub for community development, education, and empowerment. Three properties dedicated to serving Southeast Michigan.
7504 Dexter Avenue
Main headquarters and community center. Home to our offices, meeting spaces, and community programs.
East Campus Property
Dedicated youth and educational programs serving the east side community.
West Campus Property
Community center for family programs, workshops, and social services.
Capital Campaign 2026
Help us expand and improve our facilities to better serve our community.
Upcoming Events
Monthly General Body Meeting
Saturday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for our monthly general body meeting at 7504 Dexter Avenue. All members and interested community members welcome.
Empowerment Hour Live
Wednesday | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
Join us for a live taping of Empowerment Hour Podcast featuring special guests discussing financial literacy and community development.
Community Service Day
Friday | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Volunteer with us for our monthly community service initiative. Help us make a difference in Detroit neighborhoods.
Groove Leadership Summit
Saturday | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annual leadership development summit featuring workshops, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities.
Empowerment Hour Podcast
Every Wednesday at 7 PM ET, we explore topics that matter to our community.
From financial literacy and business development to leadership and social justice, Empowerment Hour brings you conversations with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY 7-8 PM ET
Technology for the Community
Coming soon: digital platforms extending our campus mission.
Our Founders
Founded September 1978 by six visionary HBCU graduates.
Walter Armstrong
Winston-Salem State University
Initiated Spring 1970
Harold Sullivan
Clark College
Initiated Spring 1974
Milton White
Virginia State University
Initiated Spring 1973
Toomage Abza
Hampton Institute
Initiated Fall 1974
Harry Smith
Clark College
Initiated Spring 1974
Allan McManus
Winston-Salem State University
Initiated Spring 1968