Our Work

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”true” style=”margin: 0px auto 40px;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_custom_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ accent=”false”]The Board and staff members at the Detroit Public Schools Foundation work hard to achieve our key functions. [/x_custom_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”true” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_list animation_offset=”50″ animation_delay_initial=”0″ animation_delay_between=”300″][x_feature_box title=”FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATION” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”#d0232b” align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #ffffff;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]We are an independent 501(c)3 entity that raises money to support Detroit Public Schools Community District students. [/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”GRANTMAKING ENTITY” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”#274d90″ align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #ffffff;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]In response to funding requests, we award grants to teachers, schools, and non-profits operating in the schools for programs and materials designed to enhance the students’ educational experiences.[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”FACILITATOR/CONNECTOR” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”#ffffff” graphic_bg_color=”#e6ad26″ align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: ;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]We connect schools and programs to supporters.[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”INFORMATION SOURCE” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”#76ba2b” align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #ffffff;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]We help the general public to understand the opportunities and challenges experienced every day in our educational institutions.[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”VOLUNTEER BOARD” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”#654db5″ align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #ffffff;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]Our organization is led by a group of dedicated community leaders who give their time and talent to help ensure that every student has an opportunity to receive a quality education.[/x_feature_box][x_feature_box title=”COMMITTED STAFF” title_color=”” text_color=”” graphic=”numbers” graphic_size=”60px” graphic_shape=”circle” graphic_color=”” graphic_bg_color=”#1592a5″ align_h=”left” align_v=”middle” side_graphic_spacing=”20px” max_width=”none” child=”true” connector_width=”1px” connector_style=”solid” connector_color=”#a0a0a0″ graphic_border=”border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px; border-style: dotted; border-color: #ffffff;” graphic_animation=”pulse” connector_animation=”fadeInDown”]Every day our team works to raise the money, award the grants, and do whatever it takes to fulfill the Foundation’s mission.[/x_feature_box][/x_feature_list][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”true” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]