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About the M.A.D.E. Institute

The Mission:

To foster community economic development, entrepreneurship, and self-sufficiency through skilled development, training programs, and social services. To serve as a catalyst to implement comprehensive violent prevention solutions, research-driven solutions would support personal and professional development, workforce development, and community engagement.

The Vision:

To create a community where at-risk youth and returning formerly incarcerated citizens have full and equal access to employment, education, economic opportunities, and entrepreneurship while living a crime-free lifestyle in a quality, decent, safe, and stable community.

UPCOMING GOALS

Commercial site renovated for Self-MADE Ventures

A projection of at least 10% program growth

Addition of 2-3 more transitional houses

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Leon Abdullah El-Alamin - A Guide to Second Chances

APRIL IS NATIONAL READING MONTH

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NEW ARTICLE

Leon Abdullah El Alamin: Transforming Second Chances into Community Change

Leon Abdullah El Alamin’s journey is a remarkable story of resilience, transformation, and leadership. Rising from a difficult past marked by incarceration and personal struggles, he chose to rebuild his life with purpose and determination. Today, he serves as a Flint City Councilman and Founder of the M.A.D.E. Institute, where he works to empower underserved communities through mentorship, education, workforce development, and transitional support. His belief in second chances has become the foundation of his mission to help others overcome barriers and create meaningful change. Through his leadership and service, Leon continues to inspire hope, growth, and lasting community impact.

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NEW BOOK

Tears Dry & Wounds Heal: The Story of My Life Kindle Edition

In Tears Dry and Wounds Heal, Leon El-Alamin invites readers to walk in his shoes, from his early days as a drug dealer on the harsh streets of Flint, Michigan, to the life-altering moment he was shot, and his subsequent incarceration. It was within the stark walls of a prison cell that Leon discovered a new path for his life. Upon his release, he established the M.A.D.E. Institute, a beacon of hope aimed at dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline that traps so many in his community. This book is not just a memoir; it’s a powerful testament to the capacity for transformation, the resilience of the human spirit, and the profound impact one individual can make. Journey with Leon as he navigates from the gritty streets of Flint to becoming a catalyst for social change.

Pain Is Poetry Hardcover

Pain is poetry I try to demonstrate the power of words to inspire a generation that’s caught in a web of “Oppression” that comes in the form of ignorance, poverty, irresponsibility and violence.

New Shipment of Wheelchairs Sent to Women’s Facility Following “Endangerment” Report

In a move to address long-standing mobility issues, the MDOC recently delivered 90 wheelchairs to Michigan’s sole women’s prison. The shipment follows an investigation by Disability Rights Michigan that exposed a dire shortage of equipment, effectively trapping some residents and causing them to miss basic needs. While advocates described the situation as a long-term failure, this new equipment aims to rectify the safety hazards identified in the report.

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Overlapping Water Suppliers Leave Flint Residents Frustrated and Perplexed

Even as she was led away in handcuffs by police, Claire McClinton’s resolve remained clear. The yellow tape used by her group to mark their protest at the state Capitol was gone, and her cardboard “tombstone” for clean water had been seized. Despite the chaos, her crisp white shirt still carried the day’s essential message: four years of the Flint water crisis was four years too many.

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May 6, 2026 No Comments
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