Cycle III Grant Awards

Feb 2, 2015 | News

With the awarding of Cycle III grants, the DPS Foundation has awarded more than $1million to teachers, schools, and organizations in support of a wide array of programs and projects. Awards this cycle include: [list_style1] Office of Literacy – Palazzo Strozzi Program...

Silent Auction – February 27, 2015

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...

February Is Here!

Feb 2, 2015 | News, Newsletters

In many ways February is a special month. In the next 28 days we will celebrateBlack History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Ash Wednesday. There will be many opportunities to celebrate birthdays, congratulate friends and...

Books Bring Energy and Excitement Back to the Classroom!

Jan 12, 2015 | News

One of the first grants that the Foundation awarded in the current academic year was to Bennett Elementary to purchase accelerator books. Attached is a note from one of the teachers whose students use the books. A message like this is the reason we do what we do....

100 DPS Alumni Who Care

Dec 1, 2014 | Alumni Events, Events, Fundraising Events, News

The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is reaching out to DPS Alumni who care about the education of DPS students. We know there are products of DPS who understand the importance of education and the need to create and enhance educational opportunities for Detroit...

Thank You Mary Kramer

Dec 1, 2014 | News

On Sunday, November 30, 2014, 16 students and two dance teachers from Spain Elementary Middle School were hosted at a pizza party and performance of the Nutcracker at the Detroit Opera House. Mary Kramer, Publisher of Crain’s Detroit Business generously supported the...