Champions of Education Honorees Announced

On Tuesday, October 27 the DPS Foundation will host its second Champions of Education recognition event. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the MGM Grand Hotel. At that time we will honor Ed Deeb, Rochelle Riley, and Matt Simoncini. Each of these...

Camp Burt Shurly – Donations Needed

CAMP BURT SHURLY – NEEDED – YOUR DONATION SUPPORTING A LIFE-CHANGING CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR DETROIT CHILDREN Camp Burt Shurly is a 240 acre lakefront property located in Gregory, Michigan, a few miles east of Chelsea, owned by Detroit Public Schools.  Camp Burt...

100 DPS Alumni Who Care Update

Last month the DPS Foundation launched a project entitled 100 Alumni Who Care. This idea emerged from a group of DPS alumni who have joined our Alumni Advisory Board. They are individuals from a variety of schools, with differing backgrounds, but a common interest in...

Silent Auction – February 27, 2015

On February 27 the Detroit Chinese Business Association will hold its annual gala at the Motor City Casino Hotel. Once again this year the Association has invited the Detroit Public Schools Foundation to host a silent auction in conjunction with the gala. We are...