Aug 3, 2015 | Fundraising Events, News
On Tuesday, October 27 the DPS Foundation will host its second Champions of Education recognition event. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the MGM Grand Hotel. At that time we will honor Ed Deeb, Rochelle Riley, and Matt Simoncini. Each of these...
Jun 30, 2015 | Events, Fundraising Events, News
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 the DPS Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Champions of Education event at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel. Ticket and sponsorship information will be forthcoming.
May 4, 2015 | Fundraising Events, News
Three young men from the Douglas Academy for Young Men, Kaleb Oates, Bruce Johnson, and Michael Zellers won second place honors at the Michigan State History Day Competition. This placement offers them the opportunity to compete in Washington, D.C. from June 14-18 in...
Mar 17, 2015 | Events, Fundraising Events
CAMP BURT SHURLY – NEEDED – YOUR DONATION SUPPORTING A LIFE-CHANGING CAMPING EXPERIENCE FOR DETROIT CHILDREN Camp Burt Shurly is a 240 acre lakefront property located in Gregory, Michigan, a few miles east of Chelsea, owned by Detroit Public Schools. Camp Burt...
Feb 2, 2015 | Alumni Events, Events, Fundraising Events, News
Last month the DPS Foundation launched a project entitled 100 Alumni Who Care. This idea emerged from a group of DPS alumni who have joined our Alumni Advisory Board. They are individuals from a variety of schools, with differing backgrounds, but a common interest in...
Feb 2, 2015 | Fundraising Events, News, Uncategorized
On February 27 the Detroit Chinese Business Association will hold its annual gala at the Motor City Casino Hotel. Once again this year the Association has invited the Detroit Public Schools Foundation to host a silent auction in conjunction with the gala. We are...