Oct 30, 2015 | News, Newsletters
For the second year, Crain’s Detroit Business invited former Detroiters to come home. These expats were treated to lots of information about the metro area, and they were given numerous opportunities to reconnect with the community. They were also offered an...
Oct 30, 2015 | News, Newsletters
Though you may think that it is too soon to be focusing on the first Tuesday in December, we only need to go to the mall where Christmas items have already begun to appear. Again this year, nationwide, the first Tuesday of December will be designated # Giving...
Oct 30, 2015 | News, Newsletters
The DPS Foundation congratulates its President, Dr. Glenda Price, for receiving two prestigious recognitions this fall. Dr. Price, a long-time advocate of quality education and extended learning opportunities for children was honored by Temple University and The...
Oct 21, 2015 | Blogs, Newsletters
Recently I had the pleasure of spending some time at Mackenzie School. Mackenzie is a kindergarten through eighth grade program located on the grounds of the former Mackenzie High School. Just as the students of Mackenzie High School were full of surprises, these...
Oct 1, 2015 | Blogs, Message from Dr. Price, Newsletters
As September comes to a close, and fall is upon us, we look back on a very busy month. September marked Labor Day celebrations, the opening of school, Grandparents Day, Patriot’s Day, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, the beginning of Fall, and Constitution Day. ...
Sep 28, 2015 | News, Newsletters
As happens every cycle, the DPS Foundation received far more requests for support than the funds available. We regret our inability to fund many worthwhile programs and projects, however we believe that the grants that we are able to make, will have a positive impact...