Run Of The Dead

Run Of The Dead

Register today!

SPONSOR OUR EVENT

About ROTD

Run of the Dead 2024 is a fundraiser for the Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS). The mission of COMPÁS is to provide high-quality performing arts training and cultural experiences with an emphasis on youth socio-emotional development. The program preserves the Latinx heritage of Southwest Detroit and celebrates its diversity through the arts. Your sponsorship and partnership will support this mission for years to come. The Run provides 5k and 10k options. The USATF-Certified event will celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). In commemoration of the annual Día de los Muertos holiday, that honors deceased relatives and loved ones, an ofrenda (altar) will be created and displayed by a community leader. Participants will celebrate by wearing traditional face-paint, flowers and attire. Enjoy light bites, vendors and entertainment by COMPAS.

STORY

The Center of Music & Performing Arts Southwest (COMPÁS) started in 2007 as a collaboration among performing artists in the community and the SDBA. COMPÁS provides year-round, youth focused arts, recreation, and educational opportunities at its professional quality dance studio and renovated facility at the Odd Fellows Building in the Springwells Village neighborhood. COMPÁS provides lessons in various genres of dance, instrumental music, and art with a focus on the rich Latino heritage of SW Detroit

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Building : Southwest Detroit is one of the most vibrant and active areas in the city. We help promote its historic commercial buildings, create opportunities for regional shopping development in targeted locations, and assist local businesses to invest in their property through commercial renovation incentives.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Businesses : They are the centerpiece of the SDBA’s work, and we assist by connecting them to a wide range of technical and financial resources, and by fostering a healthy climate for quality business growth.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Community : We lead efforts to identify, research, and analyze critical land use, market, transportation, and public policy issues affecting economic investment in Southwest Detroit. From here, we implement community improvement activities by coordinating programming to improve the quality of life for area residents, business owners, and customers.

Our Goals - Where Our Efforts Take Hold

Arts & Culture : SDBA is truly commitment to the arts. Over the last decade, the SDBA has expanded the scope of its community development efforts to encompass the flourishing arts and culture community in SW Detroit.
“Our biggest reward comes every day when we walk through Southwest Detroit and experience a thriving, diverse, growing community”
Learn More

Careers

Our Board of Directors

There are many people, businesses and groups that make up any vibrant community. In Southwest Detroit, we are blessed with many such individuals and organizations. At the SDBA, we’d like to recognize those listed here for their exceptional role in making our community a unique and special place.

Whitney Walton

Director of Security, Marathon Petroleum Company

Sylvia Gucken

Assistant to Chairman, The Ideal Group

Shelley Holderbaum

Commander, Detroit Police Department – 4th Precinct

Ahmad Al-Hasan

Co-owner of Nice Price in Southwest Detroit

Steve Weiner

Vice President, Edw. C. Levy Co.

Elias M. Gutierrez

Founder, owner and publisher - Latino Press

Alondra Carter-Alvizo

Associate Director of Community Engagement - Michigan Central

Mahja D. Zeon

Partner at Honigman, LLP

Our Portfolio

Get to know more about SDBA by learning about our rewards and past annual reports!
Image

Awards

We’d be remiss, however, if we didn’t list some of the other accolades that have come our way...
Learn More

Contact Us

Southwest Detroit is a place that is much more than points on a compass. It’s a true community with people, programs, business success and plans for the future. At its heart is the Southwest Detroit Business Association – committed to creating a place residents can proudly call home, visitors can enjoyably spend time, and business leaders can confidently set up shop.
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.