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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...
DBusiness: Long-abandoned Cooley High School on Detroit’s Northwest Side to be Redeveloped
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation has announced more than $32 million in capital projects that includes redeveloping the long-abandoned Thomas M. Cooley High School on Detroit’s northwest side...
Michigan Chronicle – Detroit Schools Reclaim Power With $32M Investment in Cooley High School and Davis Aerospace
Aerial view of Cooley High School, a large, historic red-brick building with a tall smokestack, surrounded by leafless trees, grassy areas, and intersecting sidewalks in a suburban Detroit Schools neighborhood. Grass...
Kylee Mitchell Wells Named 2025 DPSCD Hall of Fame Inductee and Tyrone E. Winfrey Changemaker Award Recipient
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to announce that Kylee Mitchell Wells will be honored as the sole 2025 DPSCD Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee and recipient of the Tyrone E. Winfrey...
Celebrating Dr. Iris Taylor: A Champion for DPSCD Students and a Crain’s Notable Nonprofit Board Leader
At the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation, we know that transformative leadership can change lives, open doors, and create lasting impact for students and families. That is why we are proud to...
Join Our Team: Accounts Payable Specialist
Are you passionate about making a difference in Detroit's education landscape while putting your accounting expertise to work? We're looking for a talented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team at the...
The Detroit Free Press Marathon: Empowering Detroit’s Youth through Running
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is more than just a race - it's a community-driven initiative that is making a real difference in the lives of Detroit's youth. As the largest international race in North America, the...
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,...
