ISP Detroit
“It showed me I could start real recovery… to get better and be a better person, a better mom for my kids. That was beautiful for me.”
ISP Detroit participant
About Us
ISP Detroit began in 2014 thanks to a small group of passionate and enthusiastic volunteers. Today we have active men’s and women’s teams, a growing advisory council, and a strong relationship with Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, which was instrumental in restarting the men’s program in 2023. ISP Detroit currently hosts four overnight retreats per year and monthly spiritual reflections at several of our partner agencies. Several Detroit team members have been recognized as Ambassadors of Hope and leaders on a national level. The team meets regularly on Zoom and in person. ISP Detroit has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals. For more information, please see the Detroit Info Sheet.
Alumni Voices
Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators and are a part of the leadership opportunities offered by the ISP Network. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stori
es with the community. Lisa and Angie are both moms and after years of addiction knew they wanted a better life for themselves and their children; ISP was a turning point for both of them. Read Angie and Lisa’s story and other stories of hope and belonging here.
Alumni Retreat: “Investing In Our Alumni” is one of the pillars of ISP’s strategic plan, and in Detroit we are excited to elevate their voices and experiences as our team grows. Traditionally, participants who wish to become more involved with ISP begin by sharing their stories as Witnesses on overnight retreats before joining the team to help plan and lead other aspects of the retreat. Over the summer, the women’s team offered a bridge from participation to leadership when they gathered alumni from Dawn Farm, Grace Centers of Hope, Paula’s House, and Silver Linings for a day of fellowship, prayer, and leadership development. It was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, deepen relationships, and explore new ways for alumni to share their gifts and experiences. We look forward to staying connected and seeing where the Spirit leads!
Ambassadors of Hope (AOH) is an 18-month leadership formation program for ISP alumni and team members. It’s one of the ways we empower alumni to bear witness to the hope and healing they’ve found. We are so excited to have two members of the Detroit team, Angela and Christine, a part of our 4th cohort! Read more about our current cohort here.
Contact us
Contact usFor more information about joining ISP Detroit as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact
Shelly Roder
sroder@ispretreats.org
Community Partners
ISP is grateful for the agencies, retreat centers, schools, and parishes that are a part of our work including:
- Elmhurst Home
- Grace Centers of Hope
- Silver Linings Recovery House
- Manresa Jesuit Retreat House
…and many more! Interested in working with us? Contact us or read more about retreats and spiritual reflections here.
Events
An ISP square dance? There is a first time for everything, right?! In May of 2026, with the musical assistance of Br. Jim Boynton, SJ and his group of merrymakers, ISP Detroit hosted Step into the Circle—an evening of dancing, ISP stories, and a whole lot of new friends. We had so much fun! You can read more about the evening on our blog. Check back for more events in Detroit!
Join the Movement
All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP Detroit, your donation funds programs in this community. Let’s do more together!
400+
retreat participants
1000+
spiritual reflection participants
30+
volunteers
ISP Detroit
Since 2014
