At DBG, we believe in the strength, resilience, and brilliance of the young people and families we serve. Because of your partnership, we are able to bridge gaps, provide resources, and walk alongside families as they turn possibility into power. Your generosity is not just a contribution; it’s a catalyst that helps youth grow into strong, confident adults who will build thriving communities in Detroit and beyond.
Explore DBG’s Giving Societies
Welcoming Committee
First Step Into Impact or Catalysts for Impact
Driven by a desire for impact, the Welcoming Committee members are newer members to the DBG community but deeply passionate about the causes close to their hearts. Whether their inspiration lies in literacy support, STEAM education, safe transportation, food assistance, or one of the many other ways our community shows up together, Welcoming Committee members lean into action and remind all of us that impact is a collective effort.
Enduring Allies
Commitment That Compounds
Our Enduring Allies are the steady hands of our village. These are the people who show up again and again, modeling consistency, digging in, and reminding our students consistency, in any form, changes lives. Some Enduring Allies have set up automatic recurring donations, others have been giving to DBG for over five years, and many do both. Enduring Allies walk alongside DBG, reinforcing that real change happens not in bursts, but through unwavering support over time.
Stephen Luigi Piazza Legacy Lane
Generations of Commitment
Named in memory of our beloved mentor and champion for DBG, the Stephen Luigi Piazza Legacy Lane honors donors who have included DBG in their estate plans and are ensuring a future for DBG that guarantees we will always continue to meet the moment. Just as Stephen Luigi Piazza stood faithfully for Detroit’s kids, members of this circle show that endurance and loyalty can transform a generation. Their ongoing presence signals to our youth that community commits and doesn’t walk away.
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Cornerstone Collective
Foundational Change & Support
Our Cornerstone Collective members ensure the foundation of our community is strong. Their leadership helps sustain spaces, programs, and opportunities that anchor our youth. They remind us all that when the base is sturdy, the whole village can rise.
porchlight partners
Partners in Possibility
Our partners who make up the core of our corporate and foundation giving, our Porchlight Partners create a sense of welcome and safety, ensuring our youth and families know they are never alone. By fostering spaces of connection, encouragement, and guidance, Porch Light Partners remind our youth that the village is always ready to receive them with open arms
To explore partnership with DBG – Detroit, please contact our Chief Advancement Officer, Peter Fezzey, at [email protected]