Holiday Giving Guide

Nov 26, 2019Events, Fundraising Events

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with it, we kick off the holiday season! The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is celebrating the spirit of the holidays this year by creating a Holiday Giving Guide. Each of these opportunities will allow you to support Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students in a meaningful way. Giving back is fun and easy, and it has a huge impact!

Give back while you travel with Lyft

The holiday season means parties, family gatherings and general festivities to get us in the holiday spirit. Wherever you’re traveling this winter, opt into Lyft’s Round Up & Donate program and choose DPS Foundation as your charity to support DPSCD students!

Shop Amazon Smile on Cyber Monday (and all season long!)

Give back while you shop on Amazon this holiday season! When you choose the Detroit Public Schools Foundation as your charity of choice on Amazon Smile, the Foundation receives .5% back on every purchase, which allows us to support more programming for DPSCD students!

Support student education this holiday season

On Tuesday, December 3, and throughout the giving season, we hope you’ll join us in reflecting on all of the school experiences that we’re thankful for–from the arts and field trips to sports and favorite teachers. Ensure all DPSCD students have these same opportunities by making a tax-deductible donation to the DPS Foundation before December 31!

Attend the Historic Boston-Edison Association Holiday Home Tour Sapphire Anniversary Gala

On Friday, December 13, from 6-11pm, the Historic Boston-Edison Association will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of its Holiday Home Tours with a night to remember! The Sapphire Anniversary Gala will include an upscale progressive dinner through two beautiful homes and will end at a “surprise” location. The best part: a portion of the proceeds from this event will support Detroit Public Schools Foundation’s mission! Get your tickets today.

Shop with ClozTalk

Whether you’re looking to refresh your own wardrobe or find the perfect gift for a special person in your life, ClozTalk is here to help! For every piece of Detroit Public Schools Foundation merchandise sold, 20% of the proceeds benefit the Foundation and the students we serve. As an added bonus, you’ll help spread the word about the work we do every time you wear your DPSF gear! Shop now

Attend the Pistons Staff Appreciation Night on Thursday, December 26

Give back while you cheer on the Pistons as they face the Washington Wizards on Thursday, December 26! For a discounted $25 ticket, DPSCD faculty, teachers and staff will receive access to the West Gondola, a multi-level club lounge with a unique view and great atmosphere for socializing and a Pistons souvenir gift item. As an added bonus, $5 from your purchase will benefit the Foundation and programming for DPSCD students. Get tickets

Get Signed Red Wings Merchandise

Have a Detroit Red Wings fan in your life? Get them the ultimate gift this holiday season: an item signed by Justin Abdelkader! Through the Autograph for a Cause program, in exchange for a donation to the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, Abdelkader will sign a hockey card, photo, or hockey puck for that hockey fan in your life!

Give the Gift of an Experience

Not sure what to give to someone on your list? Give the gift of tickets to your favorite event with Tix4Cause! They have tickets for concerts, broadway, musicals, NFL, NBA, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, and MLB games and more. The best part is, once you choose the Detroit Public Schools Foundation as your charity cause, they’ll make a donation to support DPSCD students for every ticket you buy!