Sep 22, 2023 | News, Newsletter, programs
We are greatly honored to be selected by Illitch Charities as one of three recipients of $100,000 gifts. This donation will help fund the district’s four Career Technical Educations Centers to improve educational programming, and career training to high school...
Jul 5, 2023 | Events, General, News
We were recently invited to participate in two illuminating and inspiring community events. President Mitchell was invited to join a distinguished panel for The Soul of Philanthropy’s discussion on Black Giving and Education. She was able to share her expertise...
Jun 27, 2023 | CEO Corner, General, News
Greetings! I want to thank you for your generous support during my transition into the role of President and CEO of The Detroit Public Schools Foundation. The past four months — can you believe how quickly time has flown?! — have been filled with...
Jun 27, 2023 | Alumni Spotlight, News
DPSCD alumni Charlie Grant, Jr., is not only one of the district’s transportation vendors, he’s also one of the Foundation’s most consistent donors. His recent gift of $118,500 to the Foundation brings his lifetime contributions to over $800k! Mr. Grant’s...
Jun 20, 2023 | General, Grant News, News
DPSF grant of $6k supports Montessori’s literacy programming As part of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation’s Cycle III Grants, Palmer Park Preparatory Academy, a Montessori school located in the heart of Detroit’s University District, received $6,000 in funds to...