This month, throughout Detroit, young people will begin a day as students and end that day as alumni. When hearing their names called as they walk across a stage wearing cap and gown, they will fill their families with pride while feeling a sense of accomplishment....
June is the month when the school year wraps up around here. But, this year, the first day of June allowed the Foundation’s mission to be demonstrated, front and center, at two iconic Detroit locations. Last Friday was a day for learning at the Chevrolet Detroit Belle...
Tonight, some of Detroit’s best artists and performers will share the stage at the legendary Fox Theater. All of these talented singers, musicians, dancers, performers and visual artists have one thing in common – they are all DPS students. The Foundation is pleased...
Last Saturday, I had the privilege of speaking at commencement at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Speaking to young people can often be an energizing experience and, in this case, it helped me focus on our mission here at the Foundation. If you boil down what we...
As the mood of the City of Detroit continues to turn more upbeat, it is gratifying to see entrepreneurs want to help Detroit’s young people in new ways. The latest example of that is the new minor league soccer team that will soon begin play at Cass Tech’s field –...
At the beginning of June, Detroit will shine in front of a worldwide TV audience when racing returns to the City with the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Between now and the dropping of the checkered flag, our Foundation will be a part of new programs to help...
