IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE
The health and well-being of our students and supporters is our highest priority. We are committed to taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In step with the recommendations of Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the University of Detroit Mercy on public gatherings of 100 people or more, we have decided to postpone the Celebration Luncheon.
We will take the next 60-90 days to review and plan, and will look forward to announcing a rescheduled date so that we can celebrate 30 years of helping local students prepare for life after high school.
All of us at Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars are thankful for your continued support and for your understanding in this important matter.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why was the event postponed?
The health and well-being of our students and supporters is our highest priority. We are committed to taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In step with the recommendations of Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the University of Detroit Mercy on public gatherings of 100 people or more, we have decided to postpone the Celebration Luncheon.
- When will the rescheduled event take place?
We will take the next 60-90 days to review and plan, and will look forward to announcing a rescheduled date so that we can celebrate 30 years of helping local students prepare for life after high school.
- How will I be notified when the event is rescheduled?
We will notify all registered attendees by email, and we will post the new date publicly on our website (drdfs.org) and social media channels.
- Will the event program and lineup remain the same?
During our rescheduling process, we will do our best to keep our event program as consistent with the original as possible.
- I’ve already made a donation or purchased a ticket. What now?
Thank you for your support of local students! Your contribution will continue to provide resources for more than 350 student participants in Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars. Any contribution or ticket purchase will apply to the rescheduled event. In the case that you’d like to discuss your donation further, please contact Christa Funk at cfunk@drdfs.org.
- Can I still purchase a ticket or donate to the rescheduled event?
Yes! We are still accepting ticket purchases and sponsorship donations. For individual tickets, please click here. For questions about sponsorship information, please contact Lindsey Pavlov at lpavlov@drdfs.org.
“I grew up without a clue of what I wanted to do, or where I wanted to go in life, until I had the opportunity to join Dollars for Scholars my sophomore year of high school. From visiting campuses, to SAT prep, the guidance I received from the program changed my entire outlook.
“From college tours to financial aid, Dollars for Scholars has greatly impacted my path to higher education. As a first generation college student, deciding where I would want to continue my education and figuring out how I would get there was a difficult process. My family and I lacked the time and transportation necessary to visit schools, and this limited me in figuring out my future.
“When joining Dollars for Scholars, I was eager to visit colleges and earn scholarship money. Being able to look at all the different schools with other students I could relate to was so reassuring. Dollars for Scholars was able to answer my questions about the ins & outs of post-secondary education, as well assist me with applications. This extra help was so motivating.
“Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is a life-changing program. Before high school, I was going down a path that if most kids took, they’d end up either dropping out of school or going to jail. Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars helped inspire me to get on a better path by showing me how to prepare for college. Hearing other students’ stories made me feel like I could be successful both in high school and post-secondary education.