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Your Gift Today Protects Aya House Tomorrow
Aya House is more than a space — it’s a sanctuary for Detroit’s visionaries, healers, artists, and changemakers. To keep this home for community alive, we need your support. Your donation directly fuels our ability to preserve Aya House’s future, keep our doors open, and continue offering the programs, events, and healing-centered experiences that make this space irreplaceable. Every gift — big or small — strengthens the foundation we’re building together.
Apply for Membership
Our membership programs have been a foundation of support, and we’re inviting you to join the community of individuals who help keep this sacred space accessible, alive, and flourishing.
General Membership offers full access to Aya House’s community, programs, and spaces, uniting those who have taken the Aya House Oath as stewards of this sacred space and its mission to nurture growth, collaboration, and restoration.
General Membership
Friends of Aya House
Our Friends of Aya House member tier offers mission-aligned supporters an accessible way to connect to our community of changemakers and includes select member privileges and invitations that reflect the spirit of full membership.
Organizational Member
Aya House is building a future rooted in healing, creativity, and collective growth. Your organization can be part of that vision. Becoming an Organizational Member means standing with a mission that uplifts Detroit’s leaders, nurtures imagination, and fuels transformation. Take the step — your partnership matters.
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About Aya House
Aya House was founded in 2024 as a physical manifestation of the founders’ love of Detroit and its people. A social club and convening space for Black changemakers, Aya House represents what becomes possible when our people gather with intention. Housed within its parent company, MotorCity Mimosa, Aya House extends a vision that elevates culture, cuisine, and community in a luxurious environment where leaders can collaborate, recharge, and innovate.
The mimosa flower, from which MotorCity Mimosa draws inspiration, is renowned for its delicate beauty and profound symbolism. It embodies sensitivity, resilience, and the ability to thrive under challenging conditions. Despite its fragile appearance, the flower blooms brightly even in harsh environments, reminding us of the strength and softness required to endure and flourish. The name "Aya" is drawn from a West African Adinkra symbol that mirrors the mimosa flower’s essence. Aya signifies a steadfast spirit and the ability to rise above adversity. Together, the mimosa flower and Aya symbol form the heart of Aya House’s identity, grounding the space in a philosophy of resilience, grace, and renewal.
At Aya House, we honor Detroit’s changemakers by curating a beautiful, functional, and deeply intentional space. Every detail reflects our core belief that Black communities deserve access to luxury. From décor and design to programming and partnerships, we infuse cultural pride and integrity into the fabric of the house. Our programming pillars—Holistic Wellness, Fellowship, Culture, Community, and Learning—span from yoga and sound baths to impact brainstorming sessions, craft clubs, barter banks, and digital innovation labs. Through signature events, residencies, and member-led convenings, Aya House nurtures both individual and collective growth. The community’s spirit is anchored by the Aya House Oath, a pledge by members to uphold values of integrity, collaboration, and cultural empowerment. Inductions reflect the personal connections, inspiration, and belonging that leaders find within the space. Programs like the Aya House Social Impact Residency extend this mission outward, equipping current and aspiring Black community leaders with the infrastructure and support needed to thrive. To learn how you can get involved contact us at hello@ayahouse.org or 313-217-1268.
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