Sponsor a Student. Change a Year.
Your $250 helps give a Detroit student access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Meet Laila.
Laila didn’t raise her hand much.
Not because she didn’t know the answer — but because school often felt overwhelming. Some days she missed breakfast. Some days transportation fell through. Some days big emotions took over.
Then something changed.
A teacher’s assistant sat beside her during reading time.
A social worker connected with her family.
The school received updated curriculum and tutoring support.
There were after-school programs waiting for her each afternoon.
And she knew there would be food in the pantry when she needed it.
Slowly, Laila began raising her hand again.
Then answering questions.
Then asking them.
When a student feels supported, everything changes.
Your gift doesn’t support one child — it strengthens the programs thousands rely on.
When you “Sponsor a Student,” your gift helps provide:
Transportation to and from school
Updated curriculum & instructional materials
Teacher’s assistants who give students one-on-one help
Tutoring & academic interventions
After-school and summer programs
Attendance coordinators to reduce chronic absenteeism
Social workers & family support staff
Food pantries & laundry facilities
Technology for modern learning
Community outreach coordinators
Leadership and teacher training
You’re not funding one student — you’re fueling an entire ecosystem of support.
What Your $250 Supports
Together, we can ensure Detroit students walk into school with confidence, stability, and the resources they need to succeed.
$250 = Sponsor 1 Student
$500 = Sponsor 2 Students
$1,000 = Sponsor 4 Students
$5,000= Sponsor a Classroom
$50,000 = Transform an entire school’s student support system
Help us reach 1,000 sponsored students by December 31.
When students feel supported, they:
Attend school more consistently
Feel safer and more connected
Engage more in class
Raise their hand more often
Enjoy learning
Thrive academically
Build stronger relationships with teachers
See new possibilities for their futures
A Note About Our Stories
We are committed to ethical storytelling.
Names, images, and personal details are changed to protect student privacy.
Each story represents the experiences of many students — not one individual.
Your gift supports all of our students, not a specific child.
Be the reason a student raises their hand this year.
For just $250, you can help create a learning environment where Detroit students feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed.
Every gift makes a difference. Every student matters.