6 Donors

7 Finances

8 Early Childhood Education

10 Fine & Performing Arts

11 STEM

12 Other

13 Board & Staff

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Our Priorities

If Not Me, Who?

STEM

Fine & Performing ArtsThe DPS Foundation has been creating and enhancing educational opportunities for Detroit Public Schools students since 2009.

This report contains activity for the 2014/15 school year.

Donors

Finances

Beyond the Classroom

Academics

Early Childhood Education & Other Grants Awarded

Board of DirectorsFoundation StaffDevelopment Committee Alumni Advisory Board

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If not me, who? That is the question that the many donors listed in this report answered for themselves. They knew that they had a responsibility to join others to ensure that our children had an opportunity to receive a comprehensive education in the Detroit Public Schools. They understand that experiences, such as activities beyond the classroom, introduction to the arts, the opportunity to compete in academic games, and the growth and development that occurs when playing sports are activities worthy of support. DPS Foundation grants to teachers, schools, and non-profi ts working in our schools provided the resources necessary to create these opportunities and others for our students.

The community is rising to the challenge that our schools face. Someone has to address the benefi ts that accrue to society, as well as the individual, when every young person has a high quality K-12 education. You are the ones doing it. You are changing the world, and we are grateful for your commitment.

As you read this report, a snapshot of the DPS Foundation in 2014-15 will emerge. You will learn about our priorities, the grants we have been able to award, and the sources of our funding. You will see the power that comes from the professional passion and commitment of teachers, and our partners, along with those who support our mission. This report features just a few examples of the impact of our grant making.

We all want the expanded opportunities for educational experiences to continue. Indeed we want them to grow. However, for this to happen we are totally dependent upon private sector giving. This fi scal year was a year of new approaches to our work. We hosted the fi rst Champions of Education event, initiated the 100 Alumni Who Care campaign, elected new board members, and established a CrowdRise account in support of Camp Burt Shurly.

In 2015-16 we hope that you will give generously to help achieve the goal of providing the resources to support the delivery of a holistic education to every student.

DR. GLENDA D. PRICE PRESIDENTDPS FOUNDATION

Early Childhood Education Years of research has shown that early learning is a proven strategy for later success in school, especially for low-income students. Pre-school educational programs level the playing fi eld for all children, as they provide the necessary foundation for K-12 education. Early learning experiences shape the child’s ability to categorize, notice, seek, see complexity, and think. Th e amount and diversity of children’s past experiences infl uence which new opportunities they will notice and choose.

STEMDiversity in the workforce contributes to creativity, innovation, and productivity. Th is is especially true of STEM fi elds where women and minorities are signifi cantly under represented.

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STEM careers off er a higher return on educational investment than many other professions, due to better job prospects. When groups are not well represented they lose out on these high-quality employment opportunities. Multiple studies have shown that under representation is due to multifaceted issues of stereotyping, biases, values, socialization, culture, and curriculum. Early and persistent engagement in STEM programs mitigates the negative impact of these psychological barriers.

Fine and Performing ArtsInvesting in the arts is one of the best ways to ensure long term investment in the community. Students who participate in arts related activities are better creative thinkers, healthier, more likely to be engaged in community projects,

have strong self-confi dence, are academically willing to explore and challenge themselves. Th ese are all skills and characteristics that every community needs in its citizens, and they are developed in the art studio, on the dance stage, in the band, and at the microphone.

Beyond the ClassroomProviding real-world experiences, interactions with business and community leaders, volunteer activities, work shadowing opportunities, participation in sports, aft er school programs and academic competitions are eff ective strategies for improving student learning. Programs and projects which require planning, organization, teamwork, and innovation develop critical thinking and enhance academic knowledge.

MISSIONCreate and enhance educational opportunities forDetroit Public Schools students.

VISIONEvery DPS student will receive the support needed to achieve his/her highest academic potential.

GOALSProvide the resources to support the delivery of a holistic education to every student.

Engage alumni, the DPS community, and other stakeholders in assisting and inspiring DPS students.

Become the organization of choice for the contribution of philanthropic dollars in support of DPS.

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DPS - Offi ce of School Nutrition

The school garden program, facilitated by the Offi ce of School Nutrition, is an opportunity for focused learning related to the concepts associated with plant science. Students have the responsibility to plan, plot, plant, and preserve the components of their gardens. They are introduced to technologies in horticulture and agriculture, engineering applied to irrigation, artistic concepts of beds, mathematical, writing, and life style activities. Elementary, middle, and high school students have been impacted by the school gardens. The goal is to establish school gardens throughout the district in support of healthy school food and academic achievement.

George Washington Carver STEM Academy

Seven teachers and 47 students in grades pre-K through 8, participated in the C-STEM challenge and teacher institute. The goal of the Challenge and Institute is to reduce the achievement gaps in areas of communication, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through focused teacher training, experiential learning, and exposure to careers in related C-STEM fi elds.

DPS - Go Green Challenge

Twenty DPS teachers successfully competed to be recipients of the BOSCH Energy, Science, and Technology (BEST) teacher grant program. Each teacher received an award of $500 which was used to implement classroom projects in recycling, sustainability, and other “green” initiatives.

SAE Foundation $30,000Encouraged 1,300 K-3rd grade students to engage in science through hands-on lessons through the “A World In Motion” program.

Ben Carson High School $23,250for Science and Medicine Implemented the Linked Learning Program by supporting teacher professional development and materials for student learning activities.

DPS Offi ce of College $20,000and Career ReadinessSupported educational opportunities between Ben Carson School of Science and Medicine and Wayne County Community College through the purchase of collegiate level textbooks.

Ben Carson High School $17,587for Science and Medicine For general program support

Detroit Public Schools $15,000Stimulated STEM learning at the Detroit International Academy for Young Women and Vernor Elementary School through participation in DAPCEP programs. DAPCEP connects youth to STEM educational experiences in Michigan.

Engineering Society of Detroit $13,200Progressed students’ cross-cultural experi-ences and team work as well as problem solv-ing, public speaking, and STEM skills.

Detroit Public Schools $11,000Encouraged environmental inquiry and inven-tion through the Go Green Challenge where students developed and implemented projects ranging from greenhouses to solar pizza ovens.

George Washington Carver $10,000STEM AcademyAccelerated student project based learning through the purchase of chemistry, biology and botany supplies.

Detroit Public Schools $10,000Offi ce of School NutritionAdvanced students’ leadership and gardening skills with a 6 month training and peer educa-tion program.

DPS Offi ce of Science $6,024Supported science teacher professional de-velopment through the Illuminate DPS/Camp Invention program.

GRANT AWARDS

DPS Offi ce of Military Science $5,000Used underwater robotics to enhance stu-dents understanding of math, engineering, physics, team work, and computer program-ming.

Detroit Public Schools $4,800Public exhibition of student resources located within the Detroit Children’s Museum.

Schulze Academy $3,125Developed student information technology skills by supporting equipment needs for an after-school computer club.

Keidan Special Education $3,000CenterCreated a generational teaching and learning environment around school based gardens.

Detroit Public Schools $2,800Students applied their new knowledge of solar power and engineering with a Solar Detroit Student Design contest.

DPS Offi ce of Superintendent $500Bolstered professional development of DPS administrators in STEM programs for youth.

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All City High School Marching Band

The 120 member All City High School March-ing Band was established to represent DPS via performances in major parades and venues across the region. The band performed in the America’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Lake Orion Festival of Lights Parade, and the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl Game and Parade in Atlanta, Georgia. The students learned to work together across school boundaries, and perform as a single, highly trained and skilled unit. They served as national ambassadors for Detroit Public Schools and had the opportunity to travel and experience performing before a national audience.

Detroit School of Arts

Registration fees were provided for 25 students to attend the 27th Annual International Association of Blacks in Dance Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Students had the opportunity to take Master classes, participate in panel discussions, view nightly professional performances, and interact with dancers from all across the nation. Students returned from the conference “with a greater appreciation and passion for the artistry of dance”.

Motor City Lyric Opera

When we think of opera, high school students do not generally come to mind. However, a new hip production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” provided an entrée into the themes of good vs evil, man’s search for love, and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. With Foundation support for set pieces, costumes and stipends for professional opera singers, the production was offered free of charge to DPS High Schools. Approximately 8000 students experienced this art form, most for the fi rst time.

All City High School Marching $100,000Band See program highlight on page 6.

InsideOut Literary Arts Project $15,000 High school students gained leadership, writing, and performance skills through participation in the Citywide Poets event which culminated in an anthology of student works.

The Arts League of Michigan $12,000Enhanced students’ appreciation for arts and culture through summer and weekend art acad-emies.

Detroit Children’s Choir $12,000Enriched students’ musical experience with the creation of two school choirs who performed a spring concert attended by 1,200 people.

Burton International Academy $10,000Inspired student learning through the introduc-tion of an instrumental music program.

Detroit School of Arts $10,000See program highlight on page 6.

Sphinx Organization $10,000110 students were given violin lessons through the Overture and Musical Encounters Program and participated in four community concerts that reached 700 students.

Michigan Opera Theatre $10,000The Michigan Opera Theatre offered performanc-es and workshops that enriched learning in the arts.

East English Village Prep $9,685AcademyExpanded the instrumental music program for 149 high school students.

Motor City Lyric Opera $8,000See program highlight on page 6.

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit $7,0001,195 students attended culturally enriching performances by the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit.

Rackham Symphony Choir $3,000Gave students the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of Too Hot to Handel. Post-per-formance, 30 students attended a vocal master class by the professional singers.

Bennett Elementary Middle $3,000SchoolAfter-school music program cultivated students’ understanding of musical theory and application. Thirty-one 1st-5th graders entertained the com-munity with a year-end exhibition.

Detroit Institute of Arts $3,000298 students shared their unique artwork through the Student Exhibit viewed by 15,000 people.

Sphinx Organization, Inc. $2,500Stimulated students musical growth through summer private lessons.

Ludington Magnet Middle $1,000SchoolRevived the school music program through in-strument repair.

East English Village Prep Academy $700Students explored the vocal arts through fi eld trips to the District Choral, State Solo, & En-semble Festivals.

Detroit School of Arts $458The youth of VISION Choir participated in a live performance promoting non-alcoholic driving during the holidays.

Martin Luther King, Jr. $350Senior HighSupported the marching band.

Spain Elementary Middle School $250Students experienced the excitement of the Nutcracker Ballet performed at the prestigious Opera House.

GRANT AWARDS

Ford Motor Company Fund$100,000 and above

PNC Founda onUAW-Ford Na onal Programs

W. K. Kellogg Founda on

AAA MichiganBosch Community FundCorwin, LauraCynthia Estrada Charity Fund

Excellent Schools DetroitMoore, KenyaNicholson, James

Reilly Worldwide, Inc. Rock Ventures/Quicken LoansUS Foods

$20,000 – $99,999

Comerica BankDetroit Rotary Founda onFaureciaPrice, Glenda

Saff er, MarkTalmer Bank and TrustThe Holley Founda on

The McGregor FundThe Priester Founda onWalker, Lewis

$5,000 – $19,999

ABC Student Transporta on, Inc.Alliance Bernstein Founda on FundAscencion Health Ministry Service CtrBarnard, JenniferBrodie, RichardCharles Schwab

Clarence & Jack Himmel Founda onClark Hill PLCDetroit Chinese Business Associa onDeVore, Richard DTE Energy Founda onHealth Alliance Plan

$2,000 – $4,999

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$500 – $1,999313 EnergyAARPAdams, JaniceAssociated Community ServicesBankable Marke ng StrategiesBasse & Basse IncorporatedBLAC DetroitBoulanger, CarolCity Year DetroitComcast CableCorwin, Linda & Fremder, EdwardDan Yessian Music, Inc.Detroit Chassis LLCDetroit Ins tute of ArtsDow, StuartDTE Energy Foundation Employee Matching FundEpling, Richard

Fi h Third BankFitch, ValerieFlagstar BankGino & Luciana Diclemente Founda onHammond, CharlesHansen, EvelynHayes Giles, JoyceHerhold, AmyJaff e Rai Heuer & WeissJohnson, ChaconaJoseph and Aretha Marshall Family EndowmentKids FirstKing’s Hawaiian Bakery West, Inc.Klugh, Tammy & HarveyKratchman, BarbaraMancini, CinziaMichigan State University

Henry Ford Health SystemsJewish Community Rela ons Council - BookstockMGM Grand DetroitSt John Providence Health SystemThe Facility Group, LLCTYJ LLC

Michigan.comMingo, WendyeMondowney, JoanneRoger and Joanna Garre FundSean Michael Anderson Founda onSowell, Jr., MyzellStead, ErinTeasdale, Taylor & CathyThe A. Alfred Taubman Founda onThe Meyer and Anna Pren s Family Founda onThe Sphinx Organiza onVitec, LLCWalbridgeWang, JennyWexler, JoanWillyerd, D.O., GaryWolff , Richard & Susan

up to $499Abrams, SusanActon, SusanAdams, AdrienneAgid, AishaAlbanese, BarbaraAldridge, WilliamAlliance Bernstein L.P. Matching Gift ProgramAlpern, RonAlpert, LeeAnderson, DorisAnonymousAsfaw, ElizabethAT&T Employee Giving CampaignAudie-Figueroa, AliceAvanic, MoniqueAverbach, PaulineBagger Dave’sBarrons, GeraldineBedeian, AlexisBeebe, MarybethBell, EdnaBennett, KeithBerberian, Rose MarieBerg Muirhead & Associates Inc.Bigelow, VictoriaBishop, AliciaBissell, JeanneBlack, ShaunBoerger, DaveBolsen, KarenBostic Robinson, DianneBoyle, ChristinBrackens, Jr., StacyBraddix, AndreBrawner, TamaraBrayton, DianeBrooks, ElizabethBrooks, RossBrown, L.Buchanan, NicholeCahoon, LukeCalloway, JoyCampbell, PhilipCarpenter, RitaCarter, LynneCarter, JoannChapital, NicholasCharles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryClarke, Peter

Cocozzoli, ChrisColeman, EdvigeColeman, EstherCopeland, KyraCroucher, JeriCyrus, Julie AnnDade, MalcolmDahms, MerrydithDalgleish, Mary AnnDangel, RobertDangel, PaulaDavenport, BreaDavis, GloriaDeCaminada, JosephDecatur, RosemaryDeitch, PennyDetroit Regional ChamberDetroit Retired City Employees AssociationDeutsch, EvanDiana Conyers Endowment FundDietz, MaryDodge, JaneDolan, JenniferDonnelly, TerenceDries, AliceDuke, JanetDziegeleski, KarenEBusiness Strategies, LLCEddings, JohnEdgar, DavidEducation Achievement Authority of MichiganEdwards, SonyaEdwards, ChristopherEdwards, JayneEl Zocalo, Inc.Elcock-Banks, CarolElturk, StevenEpps, TrevorEvans, Rose Marie & JamesFisher, NaudiaFishman, EricFleming, MelinaFogarty, FaithFrank, BeatriceFremder-Krauss, NadaFrenkel, CindyFriedman Ravitz, BernaFriis, BelindaFrischer, DionFritz, LesleeGalloway, H EliseGaribaldi, AntoineGaskill, KarenGebhardt, Joan

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Gerber, SarahGlusac, MichaelGraham, RobertGraham, SallyGraham, AlyssaGray, LucianaGreen, SaulGriffi n, GloriaHaggarty FoundationHails, CarineHankes, TeshaHardy-Grannum, CarolynHarley, EarlHarris, AngelaHarris, EzekielHarrison, ScottHarrison-Hale, AlgeaHausman, Jeff & JaniseHaynes, JeanneHealy, JamesHellman, LaurelHenkel, RiannHenry, LatoyaHeritage Optical CenterHermanoff , SandraHines, PriscillaHirsch, Irene & ArnoldHolloway, BrianHolmes, RuthHoppe, ChristineHwang, ChristinaIHM SistersImages & Ideas, Inc.Iman, PatriciaIngber, EstherIngram, CarrieJackson, WilmaJames, JanetteJameson, JenniferJasper, DeloresJenks, Jeff reyJohnson, CherylJohnson, EvelynJohnson, ShavonJohnston, FrancesJones, MableJones, DanielleKallemeyn, AnnaKatz, JosephKavos, JanetKelley, Cecelia AnnKelley, SusanKelley-Wash, Ursula Kmiecik, SusanKraft, MarcijaneKramer, Mary

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Investing In EducationIn all aspects of our lives, we look for a return on the various investments we make in time, energy, and fi nancial resources. You expect your philanthropic investments in the DPS Foundation to return new options for students, and enhanced opportunities to learn and grow. When your dollars are directed to programs, you are assured that you have made a wise investment. We understand that you expect us to be good stewards, and to use your contributions to assist students to become academically strong, and socially responsible. We trust that this report assures you that we have met your expectations.

*Unaudited

Year ended June 30, 2015Expenditures* Total: $ 1,594,990

Program - $1,269,150Fundraising - $256,764General/Administrative - $69,075

Program80%

Fundraising16%

General/Administrative4%

Perkins, PriscillaPerlmutter, David & DeborahPernick, NatPerry, OrenaPhillips, MichaelPickett, MaryPowering Up WomenRansom. MichaelRappleye, Richard & KarenRavitz, JeremyRavner, DianeReinoza, JackieRichardson-Berg, LaurenRichieri, KennethRickmeier, SherryRiveron, PatriciaRobinson, RonaldRonie, LyndaRoz Lullove Cooperman, LLCRussell, MaryRyan, EllenSabeck, DebraSanders, Vern & EricaSaperstein, HarrettSausberry, DouglasSchinkel, DonavanSchubatis, DariceSchulz, ThomasScott, SaridaSelig, WilliamShapiro, EstherShepard, DemmaShultz, DanaSitkauskas, ChristineSmith, BarbaraSmith, DianSmith, DwayneSmith, JenniferSnyder, DavidSommerville, TheresaSorkin, LaurenceSoules, RichardSpear, RobinStainslaw ConsultingStallworth, DianneStephens, MarianStevens, WendyStoddard, NancieStone, BethanyStovall, VanessaStromberg, MeganStuart, BrianaSturdivant, DoloresSullivan, JulieTaylor, Tiff anyTeen HypeTerrill, JamesThayer, RonaldThe Detroit College PromiseThe Hollywood SighThe Hudson CafeThe Kresge FoundationThomas, LauraTomlin, HeatherUeno, TakemiUniack, JaneUplift, Inc.Vaine, PriscillaVanCamp, JohnVara, SuzanneViegas, Christine

Kurata, LorraineKurczak, RonaldL, TerryLa Moreaux, MichaelLakin, AndrewLapointe, LouisLawrie, DanetteLee, JamesLerose, AnnLester, JacquelynLindenauer, Marilyn R.Linhard, NancyLittle, DanielLittle, ChristinaLocal Initiatives Support CorporationLogan, MonicaLoir, ClaudiaLomako, KathleenLoper, MarcusLu, NancyLusky, ErikaMarquis, CraigMarshals, DerrisMartin, EldonMarygrove CollegeMathais, KoreeMatthews, MarkMatthews, TonyaMay, ElizabethMcDermid Wiberg, JaneMcDonough, MaryMcElroy, J. TerryMcGrath, KathrynMcGraw, DanielMeeting, BarbaraMelder, ElaineMelrose, Sue EllisMichigan Business & Professional AssociationMidkiff , LauraMidtown Madison, LLCMiller, VitaMiller, NicoleMilstein, CarolMondrey, PamelaMorgenstern-Clarren, PattiMorris, RobertMorse, PamelaMosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitMottley, HarriettMundie, DanaMunguia, TaniaMurphy, LeslieMurray-Brown, DonnaNagy, DennisNash, GastonNelson, JoshuaNew DetroitN’Namdi, CarmenNorrell-Aitch, BeverlyNorthcross, ShirleyNyberg, BruceOdom, HelenaOkotie-Eboh, JulietteOshagan, Georgi-AnnPatton-Johnson, CynthiaPax ProductionsPeacock, CharlesPelletier, MichellePeppers, Jerry

Walker, MichelleWallace, MarkWard, GeorgeWashington, MyrlenWatson, IV, SolomonWeaver, CarolWeiner, StephenWeisberg, DanielWeisberg, StephenWellspringWest, LindaWhitmir, DianeWilcher, ShaunteWilkinson, Jo EllenWillard, DianeWilliams, RashedaWilliams, BernadineWorden, OrianWright, KristopherWrobleski, JamesYates, AsiahYaverbaum, HarveyYoung, AmandaYoung, WandaZalesin, PaulaZalk, DavidZavracky, DeborahZimmermann, Imogene

In-KindAthletes for CharityBattery GiantChevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand PrixCranbrook Institute of ScienceDetroit Historical SocietyDetroit SnobDetroit Symphony OrchestraDittrich FursGerald R. Ford Presidential LibraryHeartwear DesignsLearning Disabilities ClinicMichigan Opera TheaterMichigan Science CenterMotor City Casino HotelMotown MuseumOffi ce Depot Business Solutions DivisionPure DetroitQuicken Loans/Rock VenturesRumi’s Passion Gluten Free BakeryShottroff Strategic Staffi ng SolutionsThe Kellogg CompanyThe WhitneyWoodhouse Day SpaXiochi’s Gift Shop

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Clippert Academy

A grant helped to support student participation in the state-wide Academic Games competition in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Fifteen students and four adults attended the competition which focuses on mathematics, social studies, and history. Students learned better studying strategies, developed an understanding of teamwork, and built friendships that would not have occurred without participation in the state tournament.

DPS - Offi ce of Literacy

The district-wide Spelling Bee is designed to enhance student achievement through com-petition and hard work. Through this process students build their confi dence in speaking and listening. All grades one through eight are invited to participate, with a building winner from each elementary and middle school eligible to compete in the district-wide spelling bee.

DPS - Art, Music, and Athletics

Ensuring that all K-8 students have access to art, music, and athletic opportunities is a high priority. After school programs, in-school classes, Saturday options, and active participation help to develop team work, leadership, creativity, as well as contribute to general well-being.

DPS - Safe Routes to Schools

Safe Routes to Schools is a key element of the Detroit Public Schools youth violence prevention initiative. This initiative creates a sustainable student safety framework resulting in a decrease of serious reportable incidents, increased communication, a heightened perception of safety, and strengthened community connections.

DPS Arts, Music, & Athletic $200,000Enrichment Initiative See program highlight on page 12.

DPS Camp Burt Shurly $162,230Re-energized students’ passion for outdoor experiences and STEM concepts by revitaliz-ing the camp and adding a climbing wall.

DPS Police Department’s $63,000Safe Routes to SchoolSee program highlight on page 12.

Jewish Vocational Services $13,500Career Start Program.

DPS Police Department $9,000Mentored 5th-8th grade at-risk males into a more positive future.

Clippert Academy $4,750Students built new friendships and learned about team work through participation in the Michigan League of Academic Games in Grand Rapids.

Priest Elementary School $3,000Engaged preschoolers with activi-ties that promoted dramatic and visual arts, engineering, and gross motor skills.

DPS Ambassadors Breakfast $2,353Community engagement is an essential activ-ity for generating support, fostering knowl-edge about the schools, and ensuring positive relationships.

Bennett Elementary School $2,000Used Mobil Playgrounds for children to create and experience a new playground everyday.

Paul Robeson Malcolm X $1,500 Academy Young girls thrived in the Girls Empowerment Program where they learned about confl ict resolution, problem solving, and were en-couraged to pursue higher education.

Detroit Public Schools $1,332DPS Guinness book of records.

Detroit Public Schools $1,067 Through fi eld trips to view the movie Selma, students learned of the struggle and history of the Civil Rights Movement.

DPS Offi ce of Literacy $1,000 82 students participated in the DPS district wide spelling bee and demonstrated skills in critical thinking as well as spelling.

Detroit Public Schools $999Approximately 284 4th and 5th grade stu-dents experienced the thrill and excitement of the Detroit Shrine Circus.

Spain Elementary-Middle School $330Students experienced the musical mastery of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the One Detroit Center.

Detroit Institute of Technology $225 College Prep High School at Cody Students observed STEM concepts in motion at the Grand Prix.

GRANT AWARDS

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Bennett Elementary School

The love of reading is an important trait which is a catalyst for lifelong learning. Books to stock the school library with Accelerated Reader books, which are testable and allow the school to measure reading progress for students, is import-ant for getting children excited about reading. Over 500 students have and will continue to benefi t from the addition of 725 books to the library.

DPS Reading Corps

Incentives are an effective way to keep students motivated and reward those who achieve. Water bottles and lunch bags are practical items to provide to young people. Volunteers also need indicators of appreciation such as umbrellas and mugs. These materials are a small price to pay to ensure that students achieve grade level reading ability.

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Teachers understand that play is an essential component of learning. Play stimulates creativity, teaches confl ict resolution skills, fosters literacy, and motivates students to be active participants in their education. The purchase of the “Fun, Fit and Reading Recess” program is designed to accomplish these goals.

Bennett Elementary $10,000See program highlight on page 14.

Davis Aerospace Technical $10,000High SchoolProvided young adults easy access to books through the development of a digital library.

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy $6,791See program highlight on page 14.

DPS Reading Corp $5,695See program highlight on page 14.

Cass Technical High School $5,500Inspired young adult learning in leadership development by adopting the International Baccalaureate program curriculum.

Escuela Avancemos! Academy $5,000 (DPS Charter School)Gave bilingual students equal opportunities to excel in literacy and mathematics through the after school program “i-Love to READ.”

DPS Excellence Award $1,657Financial Literacy Workshop 187 graduating seniors from 12 high schools attended a fi nancial literacy workshop. The workshop provided students with the fi nan-cial knowledge they would need as college students.

Roy & Maureen Roberts $1,500Scholarship Advancing success in higher education through the Roy & Maureen Roberts Scholarship.

Davison Elementary/Middle $1,000School The BEST Award (Bookstock Extraordinary Student/School/ Teacher) inspired innova-tive, creative writing, and competition in 675 students from fi ve schools. The award sup-ported the school’s literacy and educational initiatives.

Schulze Academy $500The BEST Award (Bookstock Extraordinary Student/School/ Teacher) inspired innova-tive, creative writing, and competition in 675 students from fi ve schools. The award sup-ported the school’s literacy and educational initiatives.

Hutchinson Elementary $500Middle School at Howe The BEST Award (Bookstock Extraordinary Student/School/ Teacher) inspired initiative, creative writing, and competition in 675 stu-dents from fi ve schools. The award supported the school’s literacy and educational initiatives.

Chrysler Elementary School $500The BEST Award (Bookstock Extraordinary Student/School/ Teacher) inspired innovative, creative writing, and competition in 675 stu-dents from fi ve schools. The award supported the school’s literacy and educational initia-tives.

Harms Elementary School $500The BEST Award (Bookstock Extraordinary Student/School/ Teacher) inspired innovative, creative writing, and competition in 675 stu-dents from fi ve schools. The award supported the school’s literacy and educational initia-tives.

Cody Academy of Public $450Leadership High School Created new opportunities for MOCI (moder-ate cognitive impaired) students’ engagement through interactive materials and fi eld trips.

GRANT AWARDS

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Leroy C. Richie* ChairmanLewis & Munday, P.C.

Glenda D. Price, PhD PresidentDPS Founda on

Jerome R. Watson SecretaryMiller Canfi eld Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.

Ellio S. Hall TreasurerEllio Hall PLLC

Gina ColemanPNC Financial Services, Inc.

Elizabeth CorreaFlagstar Bank

Richard DeVore*PNC Financial Services, Inc.

Darnell EarleyDetroit Public Schools

Joyce Hayes GilesDTE Energy (Re red)

Jack Mar nMar n Arrington Desai and Meyers P.C.

Tammy KlughKelly Services (Re red)

William F. Pickard, PhDVitec, LLC

Reimer PriesterResurget Cineribus, LLC

Shawn WilsonFord Motor Company Fund

Michelle ZdrodowskiDetroit Public Schools

Board of Directors

Glenda D. Price, PhDPresident

Angela Hoston MontgomerySenior Development Offi cer

Yesenia Roman-Murphy Chief Administra ve Offi cer

Raj SandhuAdministra ve Assistant

J. Taylor Teasdale*General Counsel & COO

Yolanda Lyles Johnson*Development Offi cer

Erica Sanders*Alumni Development Specialist

Foundation Staff

Grow Up Great $250,000For the past fi ve years the PNC Grow Up Great initiative has been the centerpiece of the Foundation’s early childhood program-ming. Teacher professional development, classroom supplies, and equipment, Executive Readers, fi eld trips and specialized class-room instruction contributed to developing a strong foundation for subsequent student academic success. Twenty-eight teachers and more than 500 students were supported and provided opportunities for experiences in the arts and sciences.

DPS Foundation for Early Learners $750Professional development for teachers is an essential component of student growth and academic achievement. The annual pre-K tran-sition conference is an opportunity for early childhood educators to come together, learn from each other, be inspired by guest pre-senters, and hear about new ideas, strategies, and programs. When teachers are supported in their professional growth, children benefi t.

Nichols Elementary/Middle $38,943SchoolFunding was provided to install an electronic mar-quee in front of the school to enhance communi-cation with the community.

DPS Volunteer Appreciation Event $8,971Thanked 600+ volunteers who spent time reading to children and encouraging academic growth.

DPS Homeless Unit $5,000Removed attendance barriers by purchasing uni-forms and clothing for homeless students.

DPS Offi ce of Health $3,733Encouraged student dental hygiene through the purchase of dental kits.

DPS Homeless Unit $3,000Assisted homeless youth with various needs.

DPS Safe Routes to School Event $2,400Provided support for a safe routes to schools event.

DPS Palazzo Strozzi Ceremony $1,500Acknowledged the creative writing skills of 120 11th grade students at the Palazzo Strozzi Renais-sance Award Ceremony.

DPS Leadership Transformation $748ConferenceEngaged principles, executive leadership, and key staff in professional development led by the U of M Ross School of Business on how to better serve students, parents, and the community.

Cass Technical High School $448Proceeds from brick sales.

Mackenzie Elementary/Middle $128SchoolProceeds from brick sales.

Cooke Elementary School $91Proceeds from brick sales.

Mumford High School $46Proceeds from brick sales.

Munger Elementary/Middle $9SchoolProceeds from brick sales.

OFFICERS MEMBERS

Edward DeebMichigan Youth Founda on

Mable Jones(Re red)

Aretha MarshallRe red Educator

Donell Miles(Re red)

Lonnie PeekeBusiness Strategies

Linda Ratliff -WatkinsDetroit Chassis, LLC

Ne e SeabrooksManoogian Founda on

Carrie TingleBridgewater Enterprises

Development Committee

Edward Deeb, ChairEastern High School

Erica SandersPershing High School

John AmbroseCass Technical High School

Birdies AndersonChadsey High School

Keith Benne Mackenzie High School

Randy BrooksRenaissance High School

Rita CarpenterCass Techincal High School

Sharon DanielMurray Wright High School

Meagun DunnDetroit High School for Fine & Performing Arts

Ray Li Renaissance High School

Alonzo MarbleDenby High School

Karen MorganOsborn High School

Tiah McKinneyChrysler Elemenary School

Nikita MurryKe ering High School

Orena PerryRedford High School

Christa RobinsonCass Techincal High School

Tiff any TaylorCass Techincal High School

Constance ThomasDetroit High School for Fine & Performing Arts

Carol WeaverDetroit Public Schools

Eric WheelwrightSchool not specifi ed

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