Nonprofit

The LaStraw, Inc.

Detroit, MI

  • Mission

    To create an accessible network of human and social service organization providing programs/services empowering low-income residents to improve their quality of life.

    About Us

    The LaStraw, Inc., is working to address issues perpetuating poverty in economically distressed and under-resourced areas by advancing microenterprise and small business ownership as an effective poverty alleviation strategy. Our current footprint includes NC | FL | OH | MI and Washington, DC. Moving forward The LaStraw, Inc., is working to expand into SC | GA | LA | TX | MS | AL

    Cause Areas Include

    • Arts & Music
    • Community Development
    • Education
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Science & Technology

    Location & Contact

    Illustration

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