Foundation News
DPSCD Foundation and Chick-fil-A Surprise Breithaupt Culinary Students with $50,000 Investment
On Wednesday afternoon, Breithaupt High School’s culinary classroom buzzed with anticipation. Students arrived expecting an end-of-semester lunch, unaware that the afternoon would soon become something...
Read MoreRising Entrepreneurs: DPSCD Foundation Awards $1,000 in Student Pitch Competition at Mumford High School
On Monday, December 8, six talented students took the stage at Mumford High School for the latest installment of the FACE Student Leadership Academy Pitch...
Read MoreHelping every student rise with dignity, stability, and care.
Every Barrier Removed. Every Child Rising. Every day, children across Detroit walk into school carrying burdens no child should have to bear. Many are grieving...
Read MoreInspiring Detroit Youth to Run the Detroit Free Press Marathon
This fall, over 250 Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students did something extraordinary — they trained for and completed one of North America’s largest...
Read MoreCody High School’s Marching Band Returns After 20 Years
For the first time in nearly two decades, the sound of drums and brass is echoing once again through the halls of Cody High School....
Read MoreWhen Community Comes Together: Amazon and DPSCD Foundation Partner for Back-to-School Success
WHEN COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER: Amazon and DPSCD Foundation Partner for Back-to-School Success As thousands of students prepare to return to school this fall, the Detroit...
Read MoreDPSCD Foundation Receives $50K Grant from United Way
DPSCD Foundation Receives $50K Grant from United Way to Help Families Thrive Outside the Classroom We’re proud to share that the DPSCD Foundation has been...
Read MoreKylee Mitchell Wells Named 2025 DPSCD Hall of Fame Inductee and Tyrone E. Winfrey Changemaker Award Recipient
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to announce that Kylee Mitchell Wells will be honored as the sole 2025 DPSCD Alumni Hall...
Read MoreCelebrating Dr. Iris Taylor: A Champion for DPSCD Students and a Crain’s Notable Nonprofit Board Leader
At the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation, we know that transformative leadership can change lives, open doors, and create lasting impact for students...
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