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Michigan Central STEAM Scholarship Award
Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation, alongside Michigan Central, have created an opportunity for upcoming juniors (2024- 2025 school year) through graduating seniors (Class of 2024) pursuing or working...
WE’RE HIRING: Officer of Programs & Grants
Position Title: Officer of Programs & Grants Status: Full-Time Directly Reports to: Chief Development Officer Salary Range: 65K- 80K How to Apply: Interested...
A Legendary Thank You: Reflecting on Our Gala Success
Greetings! I hope this message finds you well and inspired. As I reflect on the extraordinary night we shared at the Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Alumni Gala this past Saturday, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and...
DPSCD Foundation Gala Featured on Local 4
Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation Alumni Gala Sparks Unity and Pride in City’s Renaissance
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation’s Third Annual Hall of Fame Alumni Gala wasn’t just an event; it was a testament to the resilience and spirit of Detroit and its people. For a city that has...
Annual Hall of Fame Alumni Gala to honor leaders in Detroit community
The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation is hosting the third annual Hall of Fame Alumni Gala on Saturday, May 11. Kerrie Mitchell, president and CEO of the foundation, joined CBS News Detroit to talk...
Hall of Fame Alumni Gala will pay tribute to legendary Detroit students
Before Ty Mopkins began designing apparel that drew the attention of the world, he was proud to wear an orange belt as a safety patrol captain at a Detroit school. That pride is still with him today. The year was 1990....
DPSCD 2024 Annual Hall of Fame Alumni Gala Featured on Fox 2 News
DPSCD Foundation, Cade Cunningham, and GE Appliances Team Up to Boost Health Hubs with Essentials and Laundry Units
In a slam dunk collaboration unveiled in March 2024, GE Appliances, Detroit Pistons standout Cade Cunningham, and the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Foundation are joining forces to empower students...
James Coleman
Vice President | Client & Community Relations Director PNC Bank James Coleman is vice president, client and community relations director for PNC Bank in Detroit and Southeast Michigan. James has more than 15...
Gina Coleman
Chief Diversity Officer The PNC Financial Services Group Gina Coleman is senior vice president and chief diversity officer of The PNC Financial Services Group. In this role, Coleman leads the development and...
Charles Briggs
Senior Vice President Marsh-Advisory – Claims Solutions Charles graduated from Howard University School of Law, Washington DC. Attended Moravian College, Bethlehem PA. Broker/Agent License – Michigan Dept. of Insurance...
Rian E. Barnhill
Vice President, Government and Community Affairs Olympia Development of Michigan In her new role as Olympia Development’s Vice President, Government Affairs and Community Relations, Detroit native and resident Rian...
Kerrie M. Mitchell
President & CEO Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation Kerrie M. Mitchell is the fourth and youngest President and CEO of The Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation. Beginning in March...