FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The inspirational song hit the airwaves April 16th and mask proceeds will be donated to the DPS Foundation to benefit our students.
DETROIT, Mich. (April 16, 2021) – The Detroit Public Schools Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), is pleased to announce it is partnering with Evrod Cassimy, Morning Anchor on WDIV/ClickOnDetroit.com, on the release of his new single, “Good Enough”. Evrod dons the CD cover with his Good Enough mask and 100% of sale proceeds will be donated to the DPS Foundation.
“We appreciate our DPS honorary alumni, Evrod Cassimy, giving back to the students and families through his music and the fundraiser. Music can be healing, and we know our families and students need positive vibes right now,” said District spokesperson, Chrystal Wilson.
Evrod’s says his deep connection to education stems from his parents. “Both of my parents are retired educators, so education has always been very important to me. I’m thankful for the front-line workers within DPSCD who have worked tirelessly to provide for students during the pandemic. I wrote this song to inspire others to keep fighting through all the challenges this past year has brought us. The mask serves as a reminder to never give up because we’re all Good Enough.”
President and CEO Pamela Moore, said “We hope that our DPSCD students, families, educators, Detroiters and the world will have listening parties to be inspired by this timely, heartfelt, feel-good song”.
The mask worn by Evrod on the CD cover is available for sale ($18) at https://evrodcassimy.com.
Evrod can be seen every morning on WDIV/Local 4 beginning at 4:30am.
About the DPS Foundation
Funded in 2009 by Detroit Public Schools, the Detroit Public Schools Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit missioned to create and enhance education opportunities for DPSCD students, families and educators. Priorities include Early Education and Literacy, STEAM, Career Pathways and Experiences Beyond the Classroom. The DPS Foundation, Michigan’s largest public school foundation, serves as a fundraising organization, a grantmaking entity, and facilitator/connector linking schools and programs with investors to address critical needs facing the District. Learn more at www.dpsfdn.org or follow us on Facebook.