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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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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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A Different World Begins: DPSCD Unveils New High School Experience at the Hall of Fame Alumni Gala
On Saturday, May 16, the VIP Hour of the Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala became the stage for one of the most

DPSCD Foundation Secures $100,000 Grant from the Honda Foundation to Support Students at Drew Transition Center
A $100,000 investment in real-world learning for students with disabilities at Drew Transition Center The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to announce

Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation Announces Gregory McPherson as Chief Development Officer
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Gregory McPherson as its new Chief Development Officer. McPherson brings a

Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation and Molina Healthcare Expand Health Hubs to Support Student Success
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is proud to celebrate a new partnership with Molina Healthcare of Michigan (“Molina”), in collaboration with the MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), whose recent $60,000 investment will help strengthen

DPSCD Foundation Awarded $215,000 in Renewed 32N Out-of-School Time Grant Funding to Expand After-School Programs in Four Schools
Building on a year of proven impact, the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation has been awarded $215,000 in renewed funding through the Michigan Department
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