Our Purpose
To be a self-sufficient, independent, and sovereign people — building a sustainable community that recognizes our shared humanity.
We Want Green Too is a Veteran-founded, community-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit on Detroit's East Side. We help Veterans return to a healthy, stable life through energy-efficient housing, green-job training, and a community committed to leaving no Veteran behind.
Funding secured, homes improved, and residents trained — here is where the work stands today.
To be a self-sufficient, independent, and sovereign people — building a sustainable community that recognizes our shared humanity.
A grassroots, community-led nonprofit founded by Gloria J. Lowe, inspired by her work alongside Veterans at the Detroit Veterans Center.
To ensure no Veteran is left behind — creating an inclusive, safe, sustainable, and energy-efficient community on Detroit's East Side.
A Detroit community activist for more than 35 years. Inspired by her work alongside Veterans at the Detroit Veterans Center, Gloria founded We Want Green Too to give returning Veterans a healthy, stable place to call home — and serves as an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.
"No Veteran should be without a place to call HOME!"
A grassroots organization guided by a committed six-member board — neighbors, builders, and advocates rooted in the community they serve.
From workforce training to whole-home repairs, each program is built to make Detroit's homes — and the people who live in them — healthier, safer, and more self-sufficient.
Hands-on, nationally recognized green-energy training. In partnership with Michigan EGLE, we enrolled and certified 20 residents as Building Analysts (BPI BA-T & BA-P), with retention and job-placement support.
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A four-year initiative backed by $8M in secured funding, delivering free home repairs, clean energy, and homeowner education to residents across Highland Park and East Detroit.
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Producing healthier, more efficient homes — reducing indoor pollutants, lowering utility costs, and making Detroit's housing safer and more comfortable to live in.
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Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our work is powered by community members, local leaders, and the Veterans we bring directly into our workforce — pairing experienced contractors with people ready for a second chance and a shared purpose.
Together they build green, energy-efficient homes that serve both people and the planet — proving that rebuilding a house can help rebuild a life.
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Every dollar goes directly into repairing homes, training Veterans for green-energy careers, and rebuilding community on Detroit's East Side. Here's where your support goes:
Safe, non-toxic, affordable places for Veterans to call home.
Training that certifies Veterans for real jobs — like our 20 Building Analysts.
Weatherized homes, lower energy bills, and dignity for those who served.
"No Veteran should be without a place to call HOME!"
GL Gloria J. LoweFounder & Executive Director
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Every gift funds healthy homes, green-energy jobs, and community for Detroit's Veterans.
Secure, encrypted checkout · tax-deductible · We Want Green Too is a registered 501(c)(3).