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Driving Detroit’s Future: Joel Landy Foundation’s $1 Million Gift to DPSCD Foundation
The Joel Landy Foundation’s $1 million gift to the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is paving the way for a new generation of automotive professionals in Detroit. This incredible investment...
Driven by Service: Help DPSCD Students Stay Warm This Winter
As Detroit braces for winter, the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation (DPSCD Foundation) is proud to partner with the Detroit Auto Show for a transformative initiative to support DPSCD students....
Fox2: $1 Million Donation Fuels Automotive Program
Detroit Public Schools Community District has expanded its automotive training program at Bright Hop Career and Technical High School thanks to a million-dollar donation from the Joel Landy Foundation. The program...
Investing in Futures: Granting $250,000 to Empower Students Beyond DPSCD
By: Whitney Griffin As we reflect on 2024, one of the most inspiring moments was awarding $250,000 in scholarships to exceptional Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students. This milestone represents...
A Running Start: How the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Inspired Our Students to Rise
By: Whitney Griffin As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the moments that defined 2024 for the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation. These are the stories of resilience,...
Yahoo News: Detroit school’s auto training center gets $1M donation from Joel Landy Foundation
A college and career readiness school in Detroit received a $1 million investment to enhance its automotive education programming, helping pave the way for the next generation of professionals. The Joel Landy...
Fox 2: A million-dollar gift is preparing students for the automotive industry
A million-dollar gift from the Joel Landy Foundation is enhancing the automotive education program at the Breithof Career and Technical Center in Detroit's public schools. The program teaches collision repair,...
Anna’s Story: How Health Hubs Change Lives
When Anna first walked into the Health Hub at The School at Marygrove, her request seemed simple—she needed a vision referral for her two young children, both elementary students in the Detroit Public Schools Community...
CBS News: Detroit Students Gear Up with New Running Shoes for Free Press Marathon
In an exciting new pilot program, 250 students from five Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) schools are stepping up their fitness game with brand new running shoes. The initiative, aimed at promoting a...
CBS News: Detroit public schools combat chronic absenteeism with clean clothes
(CBS DETROIT) - Detroit Public Schools Community District is combating chronic absenteeism by helping students clean their clothes. It's a new program that calls for the installation of washers and dryers in more...
Fox 2: Detroit schools are adding washers and dryers to help fight absenteeism
https://youtu.be/x9rcG6SbgVM DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Public Schools Community District is battling absenteeism one laundry load at a time. Washers and dryers are being installed at each of their...
Local 4: Detroit public schools install new laundry machines to combat chronic absenteeism
Detroit Public Schools Community District is putting new washers and dryers in all its schools to increase attendance. The washers secured through a partnership with GE Appliances will serve multiple purposes, from...
DPSCD Foundation Celebrated as Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a Diversity Champion by Corp! Magazine. This prestigious award honors businesses, organizations, and...
