News & Updates
We Train Kids For Life
DBG’s transformative mentorship, individualized academic plans, and measured impact are setting the standard. We are working hard to change broken systems and provide a brighter future. We have maintained a 100% high-school graduation rate for the last 16 years. And our academic impact is just a small piece of the real transformative work we do.
who we are
We are fierce champions for children. Since 2007, DBG has been breaking down barriers, providing vital resources, and helping students succeed. We’ve built one of the nation’s leading out-of-school time programs with passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our kids.
NSF Awards $2 Million Grant to Purdue University and Downtown Boxing Gym for STEM-Based Research
DBG Receives Library of Congress Literacy Award for Being a National Leader in Literacy
A College Campus Doubled as ‘Summer Camp’ for Career-Focused DBG Students
How We Serve
We believe education is a human right. We provide a holistic, personalized learning plan for each student, enrichment programming, college and career readiness, social-emotional skills building, basic needs support, and so much more. We also knock down barriers like food insecurity, transportation and the digital divide to make sure nothing stands in our students’ way. Click below for an inside look at the magic of DBG.
Academics
Athletics
Enrichment
Coding classes, cooking, STEAM programming, and access to music studio, career exploration, and more.
Health & wellness
college & career readiness
Transportation
Our Impact
