Our Champions: Detroiters, DPS Alumni, celebrities and local community members support Detroit Public Schools Foundation

“Education is the key to succeeding in today’s world. That is why I support the Detroit Public Schools Foundation. Their mission is clear; saving crucial programs in the sciences, arts, technology and math in Detroit Public Schools and preserving the history of Cass Tech through their commemorative brick program.” —David Alan Grier, Actor and Comedian, 1973 Cass Tech graduate

Best-selling author Terry McMillan speaks on behalf of the Detroit Public Schools Foundation

Ed Welburn offers insights on his career path and inspiring thoughts about critical learning programs.

Concert jazz violinist and Detroit Cass Technical High School alumni Regina Carter on why the Detroit Public Schools Foundation is crucial to programs for the fine arts.

“I was very happy to find out that I could purchase a commemorative brick from the Detroit Public Schools Foundation to honor my rich memories of Cass Tech. This brick means so much to my family and I and it is truly awesome.”
—Peter D. Frade, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Wayne State University, 1964 Cass Tech Graduate