We are the Friends of Woodward (FOW), which was formed in 1991 with the following purpose:

 

The Friends of Woodward, Inc is a non-profit organization comprised of civic spirited citizens of Detroit and its suburbs. Our Mission is to harness a vision energy, and resources of people in the greater Detroit area who want to bring about the revitalization of the city with Woodward Avenue as its vibrant Main Street.

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It's 1990s Detroit, times are bleak, and The Friends of Woodward have joined together in hopes of somehow bringing the city back to its famous glory of yesteryears. The Friends of Woodward organization persists for a decade—just a small catalyst of hope in a depressed city. This small hope of a seed is well placed. Many years later and the Woodward corridor is revitalized as the anchor to the resurgent city of Detroit.

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"We actually thought that by painting and creating something positive - something positive might happen. But 30 years later,  I guess we were right!"

- John George Blightbusters