Hands-On for the Community
Bring your team. Brighten a school.
Detroit companies are rolling up their sleeves to refresh Detroit Public Schools Community District campuses. Sign up your team for a hands-on school cleanup day and help students walk into spaces that show how much this city believes in them.
A cleaner campus is a message students can see.
The Corporate Cleanup Initiative, led by the DPSCD Foundation, connects businesses with Detroit public schools that can use an extra set of hands. Your employees spend a day beautifying school grounds, refreshing shared spaces, and getting buildings ready for students and educators.
It’s a simple way to show up for Detroit students, build team spirit, and see the district’s work up close. Our team handles the school match and the planning. Your team brings the energy.
Participating companies sponsor the cost of their project, covering the materials, supplies, and resources needed to complete the work. Every dollar goes directly into the school your team serves, so the impact lasts long after the day is done.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to cleanup day.
01
Tell us about your team
Share your group size, preferred dates, and any part of the city you would like to serve using the form below.
02
We match you with a school
The Foundation works with district partners to pair your team with a school and plan a project that fits your group.
03
Show up and make a difference
Arrive ready to work. We share the schedule, location details, and what to bring ahead of your cleanup day.
Next Day of Service
August 2027
Save the date.
Reserve your spot.
Our next Day of Service brings Detroit organizations onto DPSCD campuses on the same day, landscaping, painting, and getting schools ready before students return. Interest forms are open now. Sign up early and we’ll work with you on a school match and a project that fits your team.
What your team will do
- Landscaping, weeding, and planting on school grounds
- Litter pickup around campus and athletic areas
- Painting and refreshing shared spaces
- Organizing libraries, classrooms, and storage areas
- And so much more!
Team size
5–50+ volunteers
Time
2–8 hours
Where
DPSCD schools across Detroit
Volunteer interest form
Sign up your team
Tell us a little about your company and when your team is available. Submitting this form shares your interest. It is not a commitment, and a member of the Foundation team will follow up.