Empowering Students

to Rise!

The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is the official philanthropic partner of Detroit Public Schools Community District, dedicated to expanding opportunities for more than 50,000 students across 105 schools. As the District’s official philanthropic partner, we serve as the bridge between those who want to invest in Detroit’s students and the opportunities that help them reach their full potential.
 
We unite philanthropy, corporate, civic, and community partnerships to advance the District’s strategic priorities, raising private support that enhances educational experiences, removes barriers to student success, and prepares students for college, careers, and life. Through strategic investments and collaborative partnerships, we help create the conditions for every student to thrive while strengthening the future of Detroit, one opportunity at a time.
 
Since our founding, the DPSCD Foundation has raised more than $78 million in restricted funds to expand educational opportunities and support innovative programs, student services, capital improvements, scholarships, career pathways, and other initiatives that prepare Detroit students for college, careers, and life. Together with our partners, we are investing in the future of Detroit — one student, one school, and one opportunity at a time.
 
As Michigan’s largest public school foundation, we mobilize philanthropic investment at scale by bringing together donors, corporations, foundations, civic leaders, alumni, and community partners to help deliver the programs, initiatives, and transformational opportunities that matter most to DPSCD students, families, and educators. Together, we are building a stronger future for Detroit by investing in the success of every student.
WHERE YOUR INVESTMENT GOES

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Detroit’s students are rising — and these are the investments clearing the way. Every one of them is active, and every dollar moves a student closer to what’s next.

WHOLE-CHILD SUPPORT

DPSCD Health Hubs

CAREER PATHWAYS

High School Redesign

BASIC NEEDS

Family Resource Distribution Center

FAMILY & COMMUNITY

Family and Parent Support

#WhenStudentsRiseWeAllRise

DPSCD Foundation in Action

ABC 12: New $500K Program Prepares Michigan Students for Manufacturing Careers

ABC 12: New $500K Program Prepares Michigan Students for Manufacturing Careers

October 24, 2026

ABC 12 reported on the launch of the Manufacturing Futures program, a $500,000 initiative from the...

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CBS Detroit: Empowering Detroit Students: $500K Manufacturing Futures Program

CBS Detroit: Empowering Detroit Students: $500K Manufacturing Futures Program

October 24, 2026

CBS Detroit covered the Manufacturing Futures Initiative, highlighting how new GM and AFT foundation support is...

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CBS Detroit: Detroit Public Schools Community District & GM Launch $500K Manufacturing Program

CBS Detroit: Detroit Public Schools Community District & GM Launch $500K Manufacturing Program

October 24, 2026

CBS Detroit reported on the district’s new $500,000 manufacturing initiative, backed by General Motors and hosted...

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“It’s Personal”

A Message from our President and CEO
Kerrie Mitchell Campbell-Mabins 

Impact You Can Measure

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students served annually

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Elementary, Middle, and High Schools Impacted

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Raised to Create and Enhance Opportunities

Partnership Is Invaluable When You Put Students First

Let’s Come Together To Make a Difference

The children of Detroit deserve excellence, but funding for a robust education experience remains a major hurdle. Together with our donors, partners, and alumni, we’re rising to meet the challenges facing our students to build a brighter future for Detroit, our state, and the world. 

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