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Local 4 Click on Detroit:‘Not the same museum’: Detroit Children’s Museum reopens with new exhibits after years-long closure
DETROIT – After being closed to the public for more than a decade, the Detroit Children’s Museum is reopening its doors Saturday with new energy —...
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When 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

DPSCD 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

Kylee 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

Celebrating 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

The Detroit Free Press Marathon: Empowering Detroit’s Youth through Running
The Detroit Free Press Marathon is more than just a race – it’s a community-driven initiative that is making a real difference in the lives
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WXYZ Detroit: Detroit Children’s Museum reopens Saturday after more than a decade of limited access
DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Detroit Children’s Museum is reopening its doors this Saturday after more than a decade of limited public access.The museum on Second


DPSCD Foundation, Ford, Bloomberg Philanthropies Announce $5 Million Investment to Transform Auto Technician Education in Detroit
Detroit has always been a city of makers, builders, and innovators. Now, a new investment is helping ensure the next generation is prepared to carry

DPSCD Foundation, Denise Lewis Celebrate New Chapter for Marcus Garvey Academy Library
Multi-phased initiative transforms library into vibrant learning environment and launches summer reading opportunities for every student In March, the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation

DPSCD Foundation, General Motors, and First Book Deliver 43,000 Books to 77 Detroit Schools
Nearly $500,000 investment supports literacy, STEM enrichment, and summer learning for thousands of DPSCD students A good book can open a door. This week, 43,000 of them
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