About
The Rock and The Revival, Inc. is a Detroit-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose name and foundation come directly from the Word of God. We are named for the unshakeable Rock — the Lord himself, who is our fortress and deliverer (Psalm 18:2) — and for the revival of soul and spirit that God's law makes possible (Psalm 19:7).
Like the church built upon the rock in Matthew 16:18, we believe no hardship, no history, and no gate of hell can prevail against a person anchored in community, purpose, and stable ground. So we provide affordable shared housing, workforce development, vocational training, and technology education — practical tools of revival for veterans and individuals facing some of life's hardest seasons.
We are not just a housing program. We are a revival movement — working block by block, household by household, to see Detroit's most vulnerable residents rise into stability, wholeness, and joy. The Rock holds firm. The Revival is happening!
MISSION
Built on the unshakeable foundation of God's Word and called to the work of revival, The Rock and The Revival exists to meet Detroit's veterans and hardest-hit neighbors where they are — bringing housing, healing, and hope to those who need it most. We believe that true revival begins when people have a place to stand, and so we walk alongside each individual through a holistic journey of restoration — providing workforce development, vocational training, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and Christ-centered discipleship until every person we serve has not only a roof over their head, but a firm foundation beneath their feet and a future worth fighting for.
Because when the gates of hell shall not prevail, neither shall poverty, homelessness, or hopelessness — not on our watch, and not in our city.
Upon this rock, I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." — Matt 16:18
A Detroit revived — where every soul, no matter how worn down, is met with the refuge of God's love expressed through stable housing, restored dignity, and renewed purpose. We press forward until our communities rejoice again.
Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?" — Psalm 85:6
VISION
Values
01
The Rock
God is our foundation. Everything we do is anchored in faith, not fear.
02
Revival
We believe every life, neighborhood, and soul can be renewed and restored.
03
Refuge
Safe housing is sacred. We offer shelter as an act of love and justice.
04
Community
We rise together — neighbors, veterans, communities and families, rejoicing as one.
Milestones
2026
First Milestone
Enroll 40 community members into the Workforce Development courses hosted by other small businesses and partners.Â
2027
Third Milestone
New Roof on Our Facility Garage at The Rock House
Additional Bathroom at The Rock House
2026
Second Milestone
Raise $250K in funding for housing, software, programs, educational material, clothes, supplies and household expenses to support residents and related expenses.Â
2026
Fourth Milestone
Place 5 Residents with local small businesses for employment opportunities