Helping students excel inside and outside the classroom
The Detroit Public Schools Foundation invests in Detroit’s students, families, and educators. We provide resources, scholarships, and programs to prepare students for college, career, and success in life.
Latest News
Board Update
As we bring in 2021, we want to share exciting DPS Foundation news on our Board of Directors. We welcome our new Chair, Beth Correa who serves as Senior Vice President of Community Affairs and Quality at Flagstar...
Virtual National Day of Racial Healing 2021
On January 19th we hosted our 3rd National Day of Racial Healing engaging 242 students, educators and DPS Foundation partners. Sponsored by PNC Bank, the event was virtual this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
Homeless Students Campaign
Our Homeless Students Need Us! The Office of Homeless and Foster Care (OHFC) serves roughly 1,000 of our students who are considered transient. COVID and cold weather have exacerbated the urgency to support these...
October 2020 Newsletter
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7th Annual Champions of Education
A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and supported our 7th Annual Champions of Education event presented by Ford Motor Company Fund! Thank you to our awesome partners and 2020 honoree, the Detroit Lions. The...
Giving Tuesday / End of Year Campaign 2020
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Holiday Giving Guide
As we end this unimaginable year, The Detroit Public Schools Foundation is giving thanks and celebrating the spirit of the holidays with our Holiday Giving Guide. Each of these opportunities will allow you to...
Educator Goes Beyond Call
Michelle Davis is the Dean of Culture at Davis Aerospace and a graduate of DPS’ Murray Wright High School. In high school, she had a student teacher, Annetta Wellman, who “saw me as a whole person; she changed my...
Connected Futures – Unparalleled Transformation
Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) along with the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation, Quicken Loans Community Fund, Skillman Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr....
Golf Outing a Success!
Register for the inaugural DPS Foundation golf outing to support students and families in the DPSCD.
Shotgun start at 9:30 am on Thursday, August 13th at the Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills,
Sponsorship opportunities are available now.
Golf Outing Sponsorship
Golf lovers unite! Join us for the inaugural Detroit Public Schools Foundation Golf Outing. This special fundraising event will be held at the Fieldstone Golf Club, 1984 Taylor Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Breakfast...
April 2020 Newsletter
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Make a donation today to provide DPSCD students with real-world experiences outside of the classroom that will prepare them for college and career.