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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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Driven by Service: Help DPSCD Students Stay Warm This Winter
As Detroit braces for winter, the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation (DPSCD Foundation) is proud to partner with the Detroit Auto Show for a

Driving Detroit’s Future: Joel Landy Foundation’s $1 Million Gift to DPSCD Foundation
The Joel Landy Foundation’s $1 million gift to the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation is paving the way for a new generation of

Investing in Futures: Granting $250,000 to Empower Students Beyond DPSCD
By: Whitney Griffin As we reflect on 2024, one of the most inspiring moments was awarding $250,000 in scholarships to exceptional Detroit Public Schools Community

A Running Start: How the Detroit Free Press Kids Marathon Inspired Our Students to Rise
By: Whitney Griffin As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the moments that defined 2024 for the Detroit Public Schools Community District

Anna’s Story: How Health Hubs Change Lives
When Anna first walked into the Health Hub at The School at Marygrove, her request seemed simple—she needed a vision referral for her two young
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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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