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DETROIT (October 31, 2011) – The Detroit Public Schools Foundation, an independent 501 (c)(3) organization, announces that its Board of Directors has agreed to expand the Foundation’s mission to include support of current Detroit Public Schools’ schools, existing and future DPS-chartered schools, and DPS schools that will be operated by the State of Michigan’s Educational Achievement Authority (EAA). To date, the Foundation has been focused on raising, managing and stewarding funds and other resources to support the arts, early childhood, science, math and technology education and value-added programs and activities for the benefit of the Detroit Public Schools and its students.
(Southfield, MI – October 27, 2011) … Detroit Public School (DPS) students (2012 & 2013 graduating classes) have a chance to earn $2,000-$5,000 in college scholarships by entering the MORSE Code (Make Our Roads Safe Everywhere) College Scholarship Contest.
The contest was announced at a press conference Thursday, October 27, 2011 in the Media Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School- 3200 E. Lafayette in Detroit. School Principal Dr. Deborah Jenkins, DPS Emergency Manager Roy Roberts, DPS Foundation President and CEO Chacona Johnson and contest underwriter Michael Morse of Michael Morse, P.C. outlined the contest and answered questions. Students from Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School demonstrated the dangers of distracted driving on a simulator provided by State Farm after the press conference.
Since our Foundation focuses on schools and kids, it’s always special when we can play a role in connection with Detroit Icons that share the same values. One example is what’s happening this Fall with The Parade Company, producer of America’s Thanksgiving Parade – a Detroit tradition like no other.
With the support of PNC Bank, teachers from the Grow Up Great program are receiving added value from the support the Foundation helps provide for their early childhood program in 14 Detroit classrooms in eight schools. This fall 30 plus pre-K teachers from these eight schools received up-close training and an educator guide teaching the science of parade float building that they can bring into their classrooms. Also as part of this program, students in those classrooms have been able to tour the Parade Company studios, where float preparation is well underway, and their handprints will go on a float that will travel down Woodward on Thanksgiving Day. That new float will be unveiled on November 4th.
This year, in the 85th Parade, you will have a chance to see the marks of the Foundation in action. Thanks to PNC Bank and The Parade Company, pre-school children in Detroit are getting one-of-a-kind experiences.
I also want to let you know about another way our donors are helping students. It started when the Frederick Douglass High School football team received national attention after its gear was stolen in September before a game. We have received several contributions from donors who want to help the Hurricanes. Once again, this is proof of the far and wide support that exists for Detroit students. We appreciate all who care about this commitment.
Chacona Johnson recognized for Community Service by One Hundred Black Men of Greater Detroit
DETROIT – (October 14, 2011) – Detroit Public Schools Foundation President and CEO Chacona Johnson was honored by One Hundred Black Men of Greater Detroit (100BMOGD) as the Excellence Award recipient for Community Service for 2011.
Johnson was selected for her dedication and commitment to community through the work of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation to ensure funds support value-added programs and activities for Detroit students.
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DETROIT, October 4, 2011 – Regina Fortushniak, Development Officer at the Detroit Public Schools Foundation, was selected to participate in Leadership Detroit Class XXXIII, a year-long community leadership program to enhance leadership skills and gain insight and knowledge of regional issues among senior-level executives in southeast Michigan.
Fortushniak is one of 69 local leaders selected to participate in the program this year, this is the XXXIII class of Leadership Detroit.
One of the most fulfilling parts of my job has been reconnecting Detroit Public Schools alumni by introducing them to the Foundation. No matter where they live or how long ago they graduated, these alumni feel a strong bond to their school experience and to Detroit itself.
We have heard from alumni who have long wanted to give back, get involved and help the current generation of students. But, until they found the Foundation or we connected with them, they didn’t know how. The DPS Foundation helps alumni (and others) support successful programs inside Detroit schools.
If you’re a DPS graduate, or know someone who is, we’d really appreciate the chance to help with the reconnection. You can sign up for our e-newsletter to learn more about how alumni support is making a difference. We also would like to hear more about you – where you are, the impact that your education has had on your life, even your favorite stories about school.
Please just send me an email at cjohnson@detroitpsfoundation.org. Anything you can do to help us understand the alumni experience and connection to our work in Detroit would be greatly appreciated and helpful. I look forward to hearing from you.
PNC TEAMS UP WITH THE PARADE COMPANY TO EXPAND LOCAL PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE NEW PARADE FLOAT
DETROIT (03 October 2011) – The Parade Company today announced that it will kick-off a multi-year relationship with PNC Bank for the 85th America’s Thanksgiving Parade®, including naming PNC as the official partner of early childhood education for The Parade Company.
Beginning with this year’s Thanksgiving Parade, PNC will introduce a Grow Up Great float, named after the company’s 10-year, $100 million initiative to help preschool children prepare for success in school and life. Some of the Grow Up Great educational elements will be included in materials from The Parade Company and America’s Thanksgiving Parade®.
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