When Nancy Tellem moved to Detroit in 2015 from Los Angeles, she made a commitment to herself that she wanted to do something to give back to the community.

Clubs for women aren’t a new concept in Detroit; the Detroit Association of Women’s Clubs was organized in 1921 with eight clubs. It still exists, but right around the corner is a new women’s club located at 110 Ferry St. in Midtown: BasBlue.