Detroit-Based Southwest Solutions & Development Centers To Merge

Non-profits Southwest Solutions and Development Centers, both in Detroit, Michigan, intend to merge to create a $55 million organization that serves 24,000 people. The merger is anticipated to be completed by October 1, 2023. The organizations intend to rebrand under a new name.

The deal was approved by both organizations’ boards in late April 2023. Southwest Solutions’ Chief Executive Officer Sean de Four will lead the combined organization. The combined board will include equal representation from each organization.

Southwest Solutions has an overall corporate board and committees for its three corporate divisions: Southwest Counseling Solutions, Southwest Housing Solutions . . .