The Jill Ennis Educational Center will address the needs of high-school aged young men and women (Grades 8-12) who have been expelled from public school in Wayne County and are presently consigned within the Juvenile Justice system. This unique center, with such a remarkable mission, will provide troubled youth with a second chance to turn their lives around while keeping them actively engaged with their education.
All referrals for the school need to come through either a CMO worker or a Case Manager. The school is especially programed for youth who are in the age group for 8th through 12th grade but may not be functioning at that level. The school will have a capacity of 20 youth, thus ensuring that each participant can receive individualized attention and care. The school will typically be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Location:
Historic Ebenezer AME Church
5151 W. Chicago Boulevard,
Detroit, Michigan 48204
If you are interested in enrolling a youth in the program;
please call 313-342-2699 to inquire.
ABOUT JILL ENNIS
Jill Ennis was a huge proponent for education. She believed passionately that an education was the key to independence and would often encourage young people to get their education so that they wouldn’t have to rely on anyone else in the future. She herself was a dedicated student and excelled in English and Grammar. She was also a skilled artist and worked in watercolor, pencil drawings, and design.
Jill was also a gardener and somehow had nearly every flower, plant, and herb memorized by sight. She was curious about the world around her and fascinated with history. She often collected antiques because she felt drawn to the stories each piece held, who they had belonged to, where they had been, and how they ended up in her care.
Jill was an especially strong and vocal advocate for civil rights, having studied politics from a young age and continuing until her death.
She was an unabashed lover of animals. She particularly loved her dogs: Misty, Phoebe, Bridget, Halle, Zoe, and Charli. Jill would say there is much to be learned from the comfort found in a ‘true friend who can love you unconditionally.’
Jill would be so greatly humbled to be named as part of this program. If she were alive today, she would be proud of all the young men and women entering this program for prioritizing their education and making a positive step for a boundless future ahead.
