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
Driven by a desire for impact, the Welcoming Committee members are newer members to the DBG community with under five years of giving of $500 or less per year. Welcoming Committee members lean into action and remind all of us that impact is a collective effort.
Enduring Allies
Commitment That Compounds
Recurring donors or donors with giving history over five years, our Enduring Allies are the steady hands of our village. These are the people who show up again and again, reminding our students that consistency changes lives.
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.
Cornerstone Collective
Foundational Change
& Support
With $100,000 or more of lifetime giving, our Cornerstone Collective’s leadership helps sustain spaces, programs, and opportunities that anchor our youth.
To become a Cornerstone Collective Leader, please contact our Chief Advancement Officer, Peter Fezzey, at [email protected]
porchlight partners
Partners in
Possibility
Our partners who make up the core of our corporate and foundation giving, Porchlight Partners create a sense of welcome and safety. By fostering spaces of connection, encouragement, and guidance, Porchlight Partners remind our youth that the village is always ready to receive them with open arms.
To become a Porchlight Partner, please contact our Senior Director of Corporate Growth and Strategic Partnerships, Kim Hoyle, at [email protected]
To explore partnership with DBG – Detroit, please contact our Chief Advancement Officer, Peter Fezzey, at [email protected]